News and Blog
Lumpy
Labor Day week was pretty good for boating, sunny and mild with a moderately strong daily breeze. Many sailboats took advantage of the weather, along [...]
Nervous System
Today’s boats are complex machines which leverage technology in many places, from the helm to the engines. Tying the destinations together results in an [...]
Plotting
It’s summertime, and the water temperature is moderate and the ambient temperature is hot. Together, the temps support fun boating days and boaters are [...]
Plan for the Best…
Most boaters would agree that boating is typically an adventure. Weather plays a large role in the experience, as the sun, wind, rain, and [...]
Summer Heat
Summer Heat It’s mid-June and boaters are hitting the water in droves to soak up the rays and ocean breeze. Now, this is fine, but [...]
Safety Communications
A key part of the spring commissioning process is a safety equipment check. Some basics to consider are: Is the anchor well secured to [...]
Spring Commissioning – Safety
It’s June, and while the weather is still a bit uncooperative, most boaters in the Northeast are in the process of commissioning their boats. [...]
Outboard Engine Choices
In today’s world, making choices on engines is an important powerboater decision. Outboard engines are produced by major manufacturers such Mercury, Yamaha, and Suzuki, and [...]
Pre-Spring Activities
Well, we’re inching slowly towards Spring here in the Northeast. It’s still cold and windy, but the ice has melted in the harbor and some [...]
Outboard Boat Performance Improvements
Recently, I viewed a number of boating videos that featured people looking for increased performance. There were a variety of points made, but propellers were [...]