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Cell Phones vs. VHF Marine Radio
If you’re new to boating it can be overwhelming to get a grip on all the extra gear you need and/or want. You may wonder if something like a VHF radio is even necessary. Especially if you have a good quality cell phone with good coverage. The Coast Guard does not advocate cell phones as…
16 Popular 14 Ft Jon Boat Modifications
In many ways, a jon boat is the perfect template for a DIY boater who likes to make a lot of changes or customizations to their boat. These flat bottomed boats can often be purchased as very bare boned frames right from the get go, even brand new, with the idea that the design is…
Sleeping on a Pontoon Boat
Sleeping on a pontoon boat is absolutely possible and, in fact, you can get pontoon boats that have cabins and are generally considered hybrid pontoons/cabin cruisers. Many of these boats look like small houseboats and feature some remarkable amenities including a sun deck on top of the sleeping quarters and more. Additionally, pontoon boaters with…
Why Are Boats So Expensive?
Boats cost more than other items we think of in the same ballpark, like cars, for several reasons. It costs more to build boats in terms of time, materials and standards. Boats are also less in demand than cars and, as such, it’s a much more niche market which means boat makers can charge more…
How to Install a Fish Finder
So you’ve got the best new fish finder. You got your battery picked out; you know how to use it, you’re ready to go. Now how do you install the thing on your boat? Unfortunately, installing a fish finder isn’t as easy as just setting it on the deck. There are few steps that we…
How Do Fish Finders Work?
Modern fish finders have been the real benefits to anglers. Whether you ‘re ice fishing, saltwater fishing, or just going downriver in a bass boat, they help a lot. The way fish finders work is worth understanding. In order to get to the bottom of how fish finders work, you need to know a little…
Basics of Boat Maintenance: How To Care For Your Boat
Owning boats is much like owning cars. In many ways, the two are able to provide the same kind of enjoyment. But at the same time, they both require maintenance in order to run properly. The longer you let basic boat maintenance go, the more likely you are to have issues. Boat maintenance costs don’t…
What You Need to Know About Small Boats
Small boats are the best option out there for beginners. Or for seasoned boaters who just don’t want to need a big boat. But understanding what a small boat even is may be harder than you think. Likewise, learning what you need on your small boat can be a challenge. Under some definitions, a small…
Converting Amps, Watts and Volts: Boating Electrical Basics
If you’re operating a boat, you need to understand how the electrical system works. The problem for many newcomers is that not everything electrical is explained in plain English. The terminology can get confusing, especially when you need to understand voltage, wattage, and resistance. But you do need to understand how these terms work. Knowing…
Electrolysis on Boats: What You Need to Know
New boaters are often unaware that electrolysis is something they need to be on the lookout for. Let’s be honest, a lot of us don’t even know what electrolysis is. So let’s start with the basics. Electrolysis happens when an electrical current passes through water. That in turn causes a chemical reaction. That’s the simple,…
