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Size Matters
In some aspects of life, size matters – the size of the ship; the size of the sandwich; and the size of the hammer. Recently, [...]
Surprisingly Complex
Repowering, the very word stimulates feelings of excitement and anxiety simultaneously in most power boaters. Positive images surface, such as shiny new engines pushing the [...]
Different Directions
Yesterday, I was reminded of the importance of the intersection between your boat’s course and wind direction, especially in the fall season. My friend [...]
Icebergs
Labor Day was just last weekend and the temperatures seemed to have already shifted from summer to fall. Now, if you live in the Northeast, [...]
Be Aware
Boating is a great sport. It’s exciting to go tubing, fishing or cruising. There’s plenty of action to go around. Sometimes, with all the action, [...]
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 [...]