Boater's Blog

Boat Tips - Checking for Propeller Damage

Sep 14th 2016

Shop All Propeller If you use your boat, it is inevitable that you will eventually strike something with your propeller. Just running through the water, the propeller is being impacted by a multitude … read more

Boat Safety: Five Basic Boating Safety Tips for Enjoying Labor Day Weekend

Sep 14th 2016

Five Basic Boating Safety Tips for Enjoying Labor Day Weekend Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest times of the year for recreational boating on lakes, rivers and waterways throughout the country. … read more

Interesting Boating Tips and Facts - Part 4

Sep 14th 2016

Interesting Boating Tips and Facts - Part 4 - Shifting Gear Balancing Act On most planing boats, stow heavy gear to maintain a center of gravity on plane that's about 60 percent of the boat's waterlin … read more

Interesting Boating Tips and Facts - Part 3

Sep 14th 2016

Interesting Boating Tips and Facts - Part 3 - Navigation by Estimation Helm Time The attention span of the average helmsman working at peak efficiency is 30 minutes, dropping off considerably until fo … read more