Yes, seriously – last Saturday, I spent an entire day aboard a 35 Everglades powered by triple 350-hp Yamaha F350 outboards. We ran, we trolled, we ran some more, and then we trolled some more. We were one the water a half-hour before sunrise, and didn’t pull back up to … Continue reading
Category Archives: boating
SurvivalStraps Survival Bracelets – Jewelry that Matters?
Every now and again you run across something new that makes you raise your eyebrows, and that’s what happened when I heard about these new survival bracelets. Now, maybe I’m just behind the times (my teenage kids certainly think so) but I’m just now learning about these things, and they … Continue reading
3 Lies They Told You About Boats
If there’s anything we can all agree on, it’s the fact that the current political season is chock-full of lies and deception. And unfortunately, there are also plenty of lies out there when it comes to boats. Chances are, at one time or another someone told you one of these … Continue reading
Five Tips for Boating with Kids
If you’re like me, your favorite fishing and hunting buddies are your own kids. My two 12 year old boys join me on virtually every trip through the inlet, into the marsh, and onto the bay. But for many of us – especially new parents – boating with kids onboard … 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
Just How Important is a Power Pole?
The Power Pole has gone from obscure to incredibly popular in a few short years. But popularity does not always mean an item is necessary, or even good. So, what of it? Just how important is it to rig your boat up with a Power Pole? Naturally, as with most … Continue reading
7 Things to Look For in an Anchor Locker
Anchor lockers are probably one of the last things you look at when considering a new boat, but in the long run, a well-designed anchor locker can save you a lot of work, grief, and maintenance. A bad one will lead to pinched fingers, rotting lines, banging hatches, and broken … Continue reading
Should You Get a Side Scanning Sonar?
Side scanning sonar has been around for a few years now, and we’ve had a chance to put it through its paces. So, what’s the final decision? Should you get a side scanner, and is it worth the extra expense? Yes, no, and maybe are all valid answers. Here’s why: … Continue reading
Should You Power onto the Trailer, or Crank it Up?
The question of whether you should power onto the trailer or crank the boat up (assuming your trailer design accommodates either or) is likely to have a different answer depending on who you ask. Specifically, whether you ask a boat owner or a marina owner. Boat owners know that powering on requires … Continue reading
