Surely by now you’ve encountered an ethanol problem or two. Maybe your lawnmower has become finicky, your chainsaw never seems to run right or – horrors – your outboard’s carburator seems to continually become gummed up and fouled. We briefly mentioned in Duck Boat Blues and Outboard Motor Maintenance how to avoid … Continue reading
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Boat of the Future: The Velodyne Martini 1.5
Every now and again, a boat like the Velodyne Martini comes along and makes you think about what the future of boating will be like. You may have seen the Coolest Boat in Miami already in a previous blog, and a while back we also told you about the 3 Wackiest Boats in … Continue reading
5 Hot New Marine Electronics Units for 2013
Unlike other segments of the boating and fishing industry, technological leaps happen in marine electronics as rapidly as a 100-pound tarpon strips the drag on a spinning rod. In fact, every year these electronics change just as quickly as the world of land-based electronics – and that’s mighty fast. So, what’s in store … Continue reading
The Coolest New Boat in Miami
The Miami International Boat Show took place this past week, and there were literally thousands of boats on display, including three hot new fishboats we talked about a couple of weeks ago. But my favorite from the show wasn’t among these. In fact, it didn’t have a fishfinder, a cooler, … Continue reading
What the Dealer (or Manufacturer) Didn’t Do When You Bought Your New Boat
Boat dealers aren’t always set up to tweak out a new boat to your personal liking. Many folks understand that when it comes to something like choosing the right propeller, you should plan to do it on your own. But there are several other things your dealer or manufacturer may … Continue reading
Re-powering with an Outboard: Not as Tough as You Think!
Re-powering a boat with a new outboard might seem like a tough job, but with some advance planning and know-how, this is actually a job that any competent do-it-yourselfer can handle. Sure, that old engine weighs a lot. Yes, you’ll have to remove a lot of wires and cables. But don’t pay … Continue reading
3 Fishing Boats that are (Still) Priced Reasonably
The price of fishing boats has gone through the roof, and today, it’s easy to spend more on a boat than you spend on your home – without even looking at those gigantic convertible sportfishers or quad-engine powerhouses. In fact, few builders have been able to keep their pricing down … Continue reading
5 Tips for Kayak Fishing
There are a lot of reasons why kayak fishing has become so popular in recent years: it’s relatively inexpensive, it’s effective and in some cases even more effective than fishing from other types of boats, and it’s a heck of a lot of fun. As a result of its popularity, … Continue reading
Hot New Boats from the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show: Edgewater, Scout, Sea Ray, and More!
I’ve been in Ft. Lauderdale a lot lately, to check out new introductions at the boat show – one of the biggest in the country. And this year’s show was no disappointment. There were new models galore, in everything from fishing boats to cruisers to runabouts. Here are some of … Continue reading
5 Cool Gadgets for Boaters
Let’s face it: buying stuff for boats is just plain fun. We might complain about how much something costs, we might hesitate at every purchase, but when you walk back to your truck with a bag full of goodies, there’s going to be a smile on your face. You’re looking … Continue reading
