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May 17, 2012
PDB Tested: Stanley Spotlight
It’s probably just the kid in me, but when I hear about a waterproof spotlight that will “float” if it goes overboard, I just have to try it myself. Being able to get it wet is one thing, but I loved the idea of tossing it off my boat just to see what would happen—so I did.
May 15, 2012
Taking Care of Your Trailer
For most of us, our boats will spend most of their lives on the trailer. Unfortunately, boat trailers tend to be one of those out-of-sight, out-of-mind things that don’t receive the attention they deserve until something breaks in the middle of nowhere.
May 14, 2012
Smoker Craft Boating Industry Leader dies at the age of 97
Harold A. Schrock, who turned his father’s boat business into an industry leader, died on May 12, 2012 at his home in Syracuse, Indiana. He was 97.
May 13, 2012
Tips for Long Distance Boat Towing
Most of us bought a boat because we live near a lake or river or reservoir, and it’s convenient to make the 10-minute drive to the water and get started on an awesome day. Unless you permanently dock your boat at the lake, this means you’ll have to tow your pride and joy a short distance every time
May 11, 2012
Device Allows for Solo Docking
Docking a pontoon boat can be a hairy experience, especially if one if attempting this feat on their own. Taking the wind into account, trying to line the boat up perfectly with the dock cleats, dealing with passengers and potential rogue waves rocking the boat—the experience can be pretty frustrating
May 09, 2012
PDB Tested: Torpedo
I must admit that when we first decided to test the Dock Torpedo from LakeTek, I was skeptical. “What’s the benefit of using one giant dock bumper over two or three smaller ones?” I wondered.
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April 16, 2012
Pontooner invents the Bimini Buddy
Dan Lemons and his wife love their pontoon boat and love to share it with other people. When they have friends and family over for a day, they tend to huddle under the bimini to get out of the sun and heat. That makes the boat crowded under the bimini and unstable, with up to half of the boat not being
April 15, 2012
BoatFun Basketball available today
Playing basketball can provide hours of enjoyment. And combining it with boating seems like a natural move for the millions of people who enjoy both. BoatFun Sports saw the need for a professional product and developed something that is specifically made for playing basketball by the boat.
March 30, 2012
When do you replace a rubber impeller?
Changing an impeller on an outboard marine engine is a common practice for do-it-yourself boat owners. With the simple steps below, boaters of any level can learn how to inspect their impeller and know when it's time for a replacement.
March 23, 2012
Why a new propeller is needed
Everyone knows that without a propeller, your boat will go nowhere. Yet if you ask new boat owners, few seem to know the details of how a propeller works or how to find the propeller that best works in their situation. Since the Better Boater column is nothing if not a place for newbie boaters to go
April 04, 2012
Tips for long-distance boat towing
Most of us bought a boat because we live near a lake or river or reservoir, and it’s convenient to make the 10-minute drive to the water and get started on an awesome day. Unless you permanently dock your boat at the lake, this means you’ll have to tow your pride and joy a short distance every time
April 22, 2012
Getting your boat ready for the water again
At last, winter is almost over and it’s time to get your pontoon or deck boat out on the water! Skiing, wakeboarding, playing on the beach—it’s all waiting for you and your family, just around the corner!
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