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5 Best Deep Sea Fishing Destinations in Florida
Enjoy some of the best deep-sea fishing in Florida from one of these five prime ports. Florida is a big state, and a curious angler may wonder which destinations offer [...]
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6 Marinas in Fort Lauderdale
· Dec 28, 2022 · Updated Mar 15, 2023 Cruising along Florida’s east coast in the cool waters of the Atlantic is an exceptional way to enjoy a boating adventure. Whether relaxing with a smooth ride, fishing for the [...]
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Newport, Rhode Island: The Sailing Capital of the World
Open waters, near-constant breezes, centuries of nautical history, a hotbed of international racing (America’s Cup and Volvo Ocean Race), and a scenic and accessible waterfront — you can’t deny that [...]
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Buying a Fishing Boat: 6 Things to Consider
Fishing boats come in all sizes, from small, like lightning-fast bass boats, to big, like luxurious offshore sportfish and convertibles. Buying a fishing boat can put all kinds of great [...]
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How Does Long-Distance Trailering Work?
It’s one thing to tow your boat a few miles to the ramp; it’s another to tow it a long distance. It requires much more preparation, but taking your boat [...]
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Pontoon vs. Deck Boat: What’s the Difference?
Many boaters choose to purchase a boat based on the water activities they want to do. If you’re interested in comfortably cruising around the shoreline with some snacks, your favorite [...]
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Do I Need Boat Insurance?
When you sit down and ask yourself, “Do I need boat insurance?” you’re really asking a whole bunch more. First answer to “Do I need boat insurance” is yes, according [...]
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How to Get a Boat Loan
You’ve found your dream boat in your price range and even used a boat loan calculator to ensure you’ll be able to afford the monthly payments. Now, you’re wondering how [...]
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5 Tips for Holiday Charters & Handling New Renters
· Dec 19, 2022 · Updated Dec 1, 2023 While Spring and Summer remain the most favorable times of the year to go on a boating trip, we still want to make sure that renters— no matter the season— [...]
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9 New Year’s Resolution Ideas for Boaters for 2023
How many of you make a New Year’s resolution only to break it? Boaters are guilty of this, too. Sometimes we set well-intentioned but too-lofty goals; other times, we forget [...]
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4ocean: Ending the Ocean Plastic Crisis | #MindYourWake Series
Twenty-five million pounds of trash is hard to imagine. Yet, it’s the reality according to 4ocean. Specifically, more than 25,407,000 pounds of plastic is what the non-profit organization and its [...]
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Boat Rentals by Owners: What to Expect
The hard truth about boat ownership is that we can’t go boating all the time. Boats just sit unused at the dock for days. Thanks to boat-sharing apps, today you [...]
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