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Lake Travis in Texas.

6 Best Restaurants on Lake Travis to Get to By Boat

Boatsetter Team · Apr 22, 2022 · Updated May 2, 2022

Lake Travis is a reservoir located in central Texas on the Colorado River. The reservoir’s winding course offers boaters a fun and exciting place to spend the day on the [...]

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fishing in st petersburg fl

Fishing in St. Petersburg, FL Guide

Lenny Rudow · Apr 15, 2022 · Updated Mar 12, 2024

With water to the north, south, east, and west, it should be no surprise that fishing in St. Petersburg, FL is utterly awesome. In fact, with access to the Gulf of [...]

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first time boat owners

First-Time Boat Owner Checklist

Kim Kavin · Apr 14, 2022

If you’re a first-time boat owner, then you have a lot to think about—first and foremost, where to cruise so that you can have the most fun aboard your new [...]

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Billion Oyster Project

Billion Oyster Project: Building Back New York’s Harbors | #MindYourWake Series

Diane Byrne · Apr 14, 2022 · Updated Jun 3, 2022

Can you picture one billion oysters? Pete Malinowski can. That’s the number of oysters that he wants to restore to busy New York Harbor by 2035. He’s not planning to [...]

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Best Lakes Near Atlanta, GA

6 Best Lakes Near Atlanta, GA

Boatsetter Team · Apr 14, 2022 · Updated Oct 28, 2024

What lakes are closest to Atlanta? Whether you live and work in Atlanta, Georgia, or you’re stopping by for a vacation, there’s no place like the lake—and lucky, there are [...]

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Panama City Beach Restaurants

Top 5 Panama City Beach Restaurants on the Water to Visit by Boat

Boatsetter Team · Apr 14, 2022

The warm Gulf waters and sugary white sand make Panama City Beach home to some of the best beaches in the Sunshine State. Panama City Beach is also home to [...]

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Waterfront Restaurants in Jacksonville, Florida

Top 7 Waterfront Restaurants in Jacksonville, Florida

Boatsetter Team · Apr 14, 2022 · Updated Dec 1, 2023

Jacksonville offers many unique experiences with access to the St. Johns River, Intracoastal Waterway, and the Atlantic Ocean. The Jacksonville area is known as one of the most family-friendly travel [...]

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yacht vs boat

Yachts vs. Boats: What are the Differences?

Zuzana Prochazka · Apr 13, 2022

Many people use the words “boat” and “yacht” interchangeably, and some lean on the latter to make their ride sound more impressive. But what are the key differences between boats [...]

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Fishing in Naples, FL Guide

Fishing in Naples, FL Guide

Lenny Rudow · Apr 13, 2022 · Updated Jun 12, 2024

Fishing in Naples, Florida, holds countless opportunities whether you plan to hire local fishing charters, or rent a boat in Naples and head out on your own. We all know [...]

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Best Beaches in Jacksonville, FL

13 Best Beaches in Jacksonville, FL

Boatsetter Team · Apr 12, 2022 · Updated Oct 28, 2024

Jacksonville is a boater’s paradise. It has an impressive 1,100 miles of navigable waters, including 22 miles of beaches and 40 miles of Intracoastal Waterway. Jacksonville has the longest stretch [...]

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Best Beaches in Charleston, South Carolina

5 Best Beaches in Charleston, South Carolina to Get to by Boat

Boatsetter Team · Apr 12, 2022 · Updated Apr 14, 2022

Charleston, South Carolina, is the largest city in South Carolina. Its nickname is the “Holy City” because of its many churches. It is also known for its well-preserved architecture and [...]

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Best Restaurants on the Water in Charleston, SC

5 Best Restaurants on the Water in Charleston, SC to Get to By Boat

Boatsetter Team · Apr 12, 2022 · Updated Apr 14, 2022

Charleston, South Carolina, is a fantastic destination offering visitors and residents many opportunities to explore the great outdoors, local history, nightlife, and local waterways. Charleston adventures can be anything you [...]

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