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Dock and Dine.

Dock and Dine Basics: Seven Tips for Success

Kim Kavin · Aug 8, 2022

Dock and dine experiences are a must-do for any boater. Not only is it great fun to arrive at a restaurant by the water, but it’s also usually an afternoon [...]

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August Photo Contest

Boatsetter’s August (2022) Photo Contest: Boat Owner Edition

Boatsetter Team · Aug 4, 2022 · Updated Aug 5, 2022

Without your furry first mate, boating just wouldn’t be the same. That’s why this month’s photo contest is for the dogs! Boat owner’s on the Boatsetter platform can now submit [...]

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Fishing in Forth Worth.

Fishing in Fort Worth, TX Guide

Lenny Rudow · Aug 2, 2022

Thanks in no small part to the winding forks of the Trinity River system and the many reservoirs it feeds, there are awesome Fort Worth fishing spots within a few [...]

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Fishing in Savannah, GA.

Fishing in Savannah, GA Guide

Lenny Rudow · Aug 2, 2022 · Updated Feb 22, 2023

Fishing in Savannah, GA offers anglers nearly endless opportunities — especially if they rent a boat in Savannah or enlist the help of fishing charters. The city itself is surrounded [...]

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Lakes Near New York City.

Lakes Near New York City

Boatsetter Team · Aug 2, 2022 · Updated Nov 12, 2025

Just a short drive from Manhattan, some of New York’s most scenic lakes offer a refreshing contrast to city-life. Whether you’re planning a day trip, a weekend escape, or simply [...]

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Lake Austin, Texas.

Fun Things to Do Around Lake Austin

Boatsetter Team · Aug 2, 2022

Lake Austin is a 1,600-acre manmade lake that sits on the Colorado River. This gargantuan lake gives visitors and locals a whirlwind of adventure, exploration, and fun. No matter what [...]

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Boating in Austin, Texas.

Boating in Austin, Texas

Boatsetter Team · Aug 2, 2022 · Updated Oct 31, 2024

Austin, Texas, is the world’s live music capital and is also known as a foodie’s paradise. WalletHub recently ranked it as the fifth best food-scene-city in the United States. Austin’s [...]

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Best Lakes in Texas for Boating.

Best Lakes in Texas for Boating

Boatsetter Team · Aug 2, 2022 · Updated Jul 12, 2024

With 7,000 lakes in Texas, visitors (and locals) here have a water world to explore by boat. With so many lakes to choose from, it can be hard to decide [...]

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Buying a New or Used Boat.

Boat Buying Guide: Buying a New or Used Boat?

Charles Plueddeman · Aug 2, 2022 · Updated Sep 1, 2023

So you’re looking to buy a boat but don’t know if you should buy a brand new boat or a pre-owned boat. A decision as big as this one deserves [...]

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Clean Lake Union.

Clean Lake Union: Practical, Natural Solutions | #MindYourWake Series

Diane Byrne · Jul 29, 2022

Mark Grey was sitting in his office in Seattle when he saw something in the water in the marina right outside his window. It was an oil slick. “We really [...]

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Lake Michigan Fishing.

Lake Michigan Fishing Guide

Lenny Rudow · Jul 29, 2022

Lake Michigan is an attractive body of water to countless anglers, and it’s no wonder why: four different states border the lake, it has about 22,400 square miles of fishing [...]

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Fishing in Seattle.

Fishing in Seattle Guide: Salmon Fishing Tips

Lenny Rudow · Jul 29, 2022

Fishing in Seattle is a pastime enjoyed by countless anglers, and salmon fishing Washington’s waters is known worldwide for the excitement, dramatic scenery, and of course the awesome dinners following [...]

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