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Shows Ahead
Labor Day weekend, the unofficial start to Fall, is here. Around here, that signals the end of the boating season, which is always bad news. [...]
Be Aware
As all boaters know, boating is a great sport. Every trip is an adventure. However, embedded within those experiences can be many opportunities to have [...]
Powerboat Purchase
Recently Smart Boating show #250 was produced to provide guidance to prospective new boaters purchasing a small powerboat. Some key show points included: make sure [...]
Trailer Check- Over
Recently I helped a friend check out a used 21’ walk-around power boat sitting on a nice aluminum trailer prior to purchase. Before towing the [...]
Limits
Today was a good day for boating, sunny and hot with a light breeze. A friend and I were planning to swim off the boat [...]
Safety First
This past weekend was a great one for boating – warm and sunny, with a light breeze. I spent time on a couple of boats [...]
Rusty
As the boating season gets underway once more, many critical boat system components from engine starters to navigation lights to bilge pumps, must be gently, [...]
Warm & Toasty
Well, the boating season has officially begun, with Memorial Day weekend slowly fading in our wakes. It was a good weekend, for the most part, [...]
Spring Plan
There’s something to be said for a good plan. Activities as simple as painting the boat bottom just go better when you plan ahead in [...]
Just a Scootch
Spring is starting to unfold and we’re headed into the spring commissioning process. Now, if you’re somewhat of a DIYer, you understand that commissioning involves [...]