When I’m at the helm of my boat staring at my fishfinder screen, I feel like a predator with the keen vision of an eagle – even though my old eyes can barely make out the print on a prescription bottle held at arm’s length. Luckily, modern fishfinders can give old salts the … Continue reading
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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
Miami Boat Show Preview: 3 Awesome Boats that are About to be Unveiled!
The 2013 Miami International Boat show is coming up, and this is the time and place where many boat manufacturers unveil their latest and greatest creations. Here’s a sneak-peek at three awesome boats that will be on display at the show. Sea Born FX 25 – This is an all-new bay boat, … Continue reading
Top 3 Ways We Sink Our Boats – Don’t Do This!!!
Sinking is among the worst fears of all boaters, but surprisingly, most sinkings are easily preventable. The fact of the matter is that sinking commonly results from a few simple mistakes, which we bring upon ourselves. You want to keep your feet dry? Then don’t make any of these boating blunders. … Continue reading
Is your Boat Scaring Fish?
It’s hard enough to catch fish without having a boat issue that can scare the fish away. Spooking fish is actually a far more common problem than many people realize, and people often don’t even think about the factors that cause it. Electric trolling motors, for example, aren’t always as silent … Continue reading
Happy Holidays, all you Boaters!
In observance, something special… Twas the Night Before Christmas, Boater Style Twas the night before Christmas and all through the boat, nothing was stirring, not even a bilge pump float. The stockings were hung from the flybridge with care, in hopes that the fishing rods would soon be placed there. The crew was … Continue reading
Help – Why Does My VHF Radio Do This?
Recently, a friend described a problem he was having with his VHF radio and asked me if I could give him some help fixing it. Luckily, I didn’t have to lift a finger. I’ve seen this problem a dozen or more times through the years, especially on small open boats like trailered … Continue reading
Can You Make Your Marine Electronics Work Better? YES!
Marine electronics like GPS chartplotters, VHF radios, and fishfinders can be finicky, but I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know. The real question is, are your units working up the their full potential? Chances are, the answer is no. Use these three ways, to give yourself a serious … 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
