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7 Signs You’re Officially a South Floridian

Boatsetter Team · Dec 6, 2017 · Updated May 20, 2022

Whether you were born in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Key West or West Palm Beach or not (see item #7), you can easily determine if you’ve officially become a South Floridian. Of course, [...]

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Setting Sail: Clean and Green Electric Yachts

Boatsetter Team · Dec 6, 2017 · Updated Nov 3, 2023

Anybody who loves the water and the boating lifestyle undoubtedly wants to do all they can to protect it. Those in the boating industry are often the biggest advocates for [...]

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Boat insurance basics for owners thinking about boat sharing

Boatsetter Team · Dec 6, 2017 · Updated Jan 18, 2022

If you’re thinking about boat sharing, it’s important as well as required that you have reliable boat insurance coverage. Generally, it’s a good idea to keep your boat coverage separate [...]

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Five Ways Peer-to-Peer Boat Renting is Changing Boating

Boatsetter Team · Dec 6, 2017 · Updated May 20, 2022

Companies like Airbnb, Uber and many others have changed the way people work, travel and vacation. Peer-to-peer boat renting has created the same sharing opportunities for the boating world. No longer do people [...]

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Top 5 Florida Travel Destinations for Water Lovers

Boatsetter Team · Dec 6, 2017 · Updated Mar 12, 2024

There many amazing destinations to choose from when visiting Florida’s Gulf and Atlantic coasts, especially if you’re a water lover. You’ll find everything from historic maritime havens to seaside villages that [...]

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It’s the Last Hoorah of Summer! What are your Labor Day Plans?

Boatsetter Team · Dec 5, 2017 · Updated Jan 14, 2022

Labor Day is the unofficial marker of summer’s end and is the last major holiday before Thanksgiving…so it’s imperative that we have as much fun as possible. The run of [...]

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Boatsetter & Marinas International Announce Partnership

Boatsetter Team · Dec 5, 2017 · Updated Oct 28, 2024

Boatsetter’s peer to peer boat sharing network is now available to Marinas International customers across the US For Immediate Release – July 23, 2015  – Marinas International proudly announced today its [...]

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How Much Does it Cost to Rent a Yacht?

Boatsetter Team · Dec 5, 2017 · Updated May 20, 2022

Are you looking for something fun and unique to do on your next vacation? Have you ever dreamed of standing at the helm or lounging on the deck of a [...]

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Boating Terms Every Boater Should Know

Boatsetter Team · Dec 5, 2017 · Updated Jan 14, 2022

Do you know your aft from your bow? Are you casting that line from the port or starboard side? Would you know a buoy from a bow line? While some [...]

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Meet Boat Captain Will – A Boatsetter Success Story

Boatsetter Team · Dec 5, 2017 · Updated Oct 24, 2024

Captain Will joined the Boatsetter Captain Program 18 months ago as Boat Captain for Hire. In this short time frame, he’s created a new source of revenue that allows him [...]

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6 Ways Boating Benefits our Health

Boatsetter Team · Dec 5, 2017 · Updated Jun 27, 2024

So, this is not a reason to get your wife’s permission to spend yet another weekend fishing with the guys or the perfect excuse to tell your boss you have [...]

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Private boat rentals inspire custom boating experiences

Boatsetter Team · Dec 5, 2017 · Updated Jan 14, 2022

The concept of private boat rental has evolved from a predominate notion of fishing and basic sightseeing tours into the wave of the future. By renting from a private boat [...]

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