I hear this question more often than any other: I plan to go shopping for a new fishfinder, so what’s the best way to go about it? Choosing a new fishfinder is a tough process, one in which we all second-guess ourselves, struggle through, and change our minds often. So, how should one go about … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2012
Restoring Faded Gel Coat
If your boat is more than a year or two old, the gel coat probably doesn’t look as good as it once did – luckily, restoring it to the original shiny, lustrous look is a lot easier than you might think. Will it take a lot of elbow grease? Sure, … Continue reading
Trailering with the Engine Up, and No Transom Saver
Transom savers don’t fit every rig, but you can’t trailer with the engine tilted up if you don’t have one – can you? Generally speaking the answer is “no,” but there’s a new option now on the market: the Skegg Pro. The Skegg Pro is designed to slide over the engine’s … Continue reading
AquaQuad: A Boat with Four Wheel Drive?
If you want a boat like no other with four wheel drive utility, AquaQuad has the ride you’re looking for: the Utility and Exploration vehicle. This unusual outboard-powered machine is a one-of-a-kind waterborne wonder, mixing boat-like size and features with a PWC-like layout to create a platform which can be … Continue reading
How to Trim your Boat Right, Every Time
Finding the right trim when running a powerboat has two major effects: it will improve the riding characteristics, and maximize fuel economy. Yet many boaters never even bother to adjust the trim much beyond trimming down for the hole shot, and up when on plane. Why do so many boaters ignore trim? … Continue reading
