When a neighbor’s husky jumped the fence and ate my pet eastern gobbler Lenny, I was heartbroken. He was the coolest bird to ever strut around a back yard, and that darn dog made a snack out of him… bummer! Little did I think at the time that this sad … Continue reading
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3 Crazy Last-minute Christmas Gifts for Boaters
You need an 11th-hour Christmas gift for that special boater in your life? Better act quick – you only have a couple weeks left. Lucky for you, there are some zany new items out there that will bring a smile to any boat owner’s face. 1. The Aquabotixs HydroView. This … Continue reading
Getting DSC on your VHF Radio
What’s the number-one reason why the Coast Guard can’t find boaters, even though they have DSC equipped VHF radios on board? Because the radio wasn’t properly interfaced with their chartplotter. In fact, according to the Coast Guard even though all VHFS sold in the US are required by law to … Continue reading
Are your Balls Trying to Tell You Something?
Before you get the wrong idea, let me make myself perfectly clear: I’m talking about the balls in your fuel line–not the ones in your pants. Those fuel line balls are an important part of your fuel system, and if you keep an eye on them, you can learn a lot about … Continue reading
5 Tips for Choosing a Boat Stereo
You’re choosing a boat stereo, and you’d like to get some tips that help figure out which model is best for you? Excellent – then you’ve come to the right place. While marine stereos aren’t safety items or even a necessity, they sure are nice to have onboard. And anything that makes … Continue reading
