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Guides, tips, and stories for life on the water


Marathon Key Beaches.

5 Best Marathon Key Beaches

Boatsetter Team · Oct 13, 2022

Marathon Key Beaches are some of the most beautiful in Florida (and in the US). Its white sand and pristine water beaches are why people come here to visit and [...]

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Islamorada Boating Guide.

Islamorada Boating Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Boatsetter Team · Oct 13, 2022

Islamorada, often called “Islamorada, Village of Islands”, is known for its pristine fishing opportunities (it is the sport fishing capital of the world), stunning views, coral reefs, and excellent snorkeling [...]

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Snorkeling in Key Largo.

8 Snorkeling Spots in Key Largo

Boatsetter Team · Oct 13, 2022 · Updated May 23, 2023

Key Largo is a hotspot for boaters, divers, and snorkelers. People know this island as the Diving Capital of the World and the home of the largest artificial reef in [...]

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nautical costumes

7 Best Boating and Nautical Halloween Costume Ideas

Kim Kavin · Oct 4, 2022

Forget about ghosts and goblins—Halloween is a great time of year to show the boating spirit! From love boat captains to sailors, fish, and mermaids, you have a lot of [...]

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Key West Boat Races.

Key West Boat Races: 2022 World Offshore Championships

Charles Plueddeman · Oct 4, 2022 · Updated Nov 3, 2023

Key West Offshore World Championship might be best described as the Indy 500 of powerboat racing, and it truly is a festival of speed on the water. Slated for Sunday [...]

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Private Boat Tour Miami

Take a Private Boat Tour Miami

Boatsetter Team · Sep 30, 2022 · Updated Oct 31, 2024

Miami is a boat lover’s dream with nearly 130 easy public access sites and twenty stunning miles of sandy beaches. With all this space and opportunity, it’s easy to feel [...]

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Miami Sandbar Boating Guide 

Boatsetter Team · Sep 30, 2022 · Updated Nov 13, 2025

Miami’s soft white sands, clear turquoise waters, and slip-free boating access combine to create some of the most iconic sandbars in the U.S. Whether you’re planning a quiet swim, a [...]

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7 Most Affordable Bass Boats

Lenny Rudow · Sep 30, 2022

Let’s face it — most of us are able to rent a bass boat, but buying one is a different story. Bass boats have a well-deserved reputation for costing an [...]

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Photographer take a photo of boat

How to Take the Best Boatsetter Boat Listing Photos

Boatsetter Team · Sep 30, 2022

In the age of Instagram, it should come as no surprise that people have become more drawn to visual content. For many, pictures take them to places they have only [...]

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10 Best Center Console Boats

10 Best Center Console Boats

Lenny Rudow · Sep 29, 2022 · Updated May 23, 2024

The waterways of America are filled with center consoles, but these 10 best center console boats stand apart from the crowd. It’s worth noting that six out of 10 of [...]

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5 Best Boats for Shallow Water

5 Best Shallow Water Boats for Navigating & Fishing Skinny Waters

Lenny Rudow · Sep 29, 2022 · Updated Oct 24, 2024

Shallow water fishing boats have become incredibly popular as anglers have gravitated towards light-tackle casting, and these five boats are best for accessing those skinny water hotspots. Many of those [...]

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Clean, Drain, Dry.

Clean, Drain, Dry: How to Stop the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species

Boatsetter Team · Sep 27, 2022

Being a good boater means minding your wake. You can’t mind your wake without understanding or building your awareness of the best boating practices. This post is on how to [...]

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