Boaters have come to rely on GPS so much that few new boats leave the factory with a compass at the helm. Yet GPS jamming is becoming a common problem—one which could leave you in the middle of the bay, with no clue how to get home. The first signs of … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2011
Inflatable Life Jackets: The Perfect PFD?
Could an inflatable life jacket be the perfect PFD for you and your crew? For a long time the USCG wouldn’t approve them, but now inflatables are becoming common. Just take a look at this one, which happens to be attached to my 11 year old son David. (Oh, and … Continue reading
Humminbird Has Radar!
Yes Humminbird fans, you read that right – for the first time ever, this company is introducing a radar! This is going to be a four kilowatt unit, enclosed in a dome which networks with many existing Humminbird chartplotters and chartplotter/fishfinders. Four kilowatts isn’t a huge amount of power for … Continue reading
5 Ways to Make Money with your boat!
Sure, a boat is a hole in the water into which you pour money, but no one says you can’t make money with your boat, too. Have you ever thought about turning your boating addiction into dollars and cents? Here’s how. Charter fishing. Might as well start with the obvious. … Continue reading
Preventing Corrosion and Removing Rust Streaks
Preventing corrosion is an important job on a boat, as is removing the rust streaks it can leave behind. Luckily, with a little preventative maintenance and some easy clean-ups, you can make corrosion a bad memory. The first rule in keeping corrosion at bay is, of course, to always give … Continue reading
