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Staying In ’Toon: Blue Light Special

Are underwater and under-deck lights still a fad? I guess I might be late on this, but I finally added a couple of blue LED lights to the engine pod of my ‘toon.

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Four Generations, One Bimini Top

Who’s that peacefully chartering along at a pace that unfurls the beautiful scenery like a painted Asian scroll? No, who’s that twisting figure eights around the swell heads?

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Winter Boat Storage Myths Debunked

Protecting your boat in the winter is critical, so don’t let these myths steer you wrong

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Give The Gift Of Security

Versatile BOLT Locks make an ideal gift for anyone who values security and convenience when protecting their boat.

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Official Trailer Of PDB Magazine

Boatmate is the official trailer of Pontoon & Deck Boat magazine

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Relax, Enjoy And KISS (Keep It Simple…)!

The brother's idea to better connect was to expand on what they call “dock real estate.” But they wanted to do that without just adding more sections of a dock

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PDB's Holiday Gift Guide

10 gift ideas to spark enthusiasm for the upcoming boating season

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No More Tedious Tying!

With quick release hardware from Accon Marine, you can do away with forever tying and retying fenders to cleats and rails on your pontoon.

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2024 PDB Calendars Now On Sale

Gift Alert: Our PDB calendar is just $10!

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Brunswick Named to Forbes' List of America's Best Employers for Veterans

For the fourth consecutive year, Brunswick has been named by Forbes to the list of America’s Best Employers for Veterans

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Hertz Marine Opens U.S. Distribution In Nashville

Hertz is coming to the area to better serve U.S. customers and their partnerships with boat manufacturers

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Air-Dryr Keeps Away Moisture-Induced Rust, Mold & Mildew

Moisture is the bane of winterizing pontoon owners everywhere. Inducing everything from rust to corrosion, mold, mildew and wood rot, enough prolonged wetness can cause irreparable damage...

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Indiana Representative Visits Smoker Craft

Representative Rudy Yakym (R-IN-02), whose district includes boat manufacturer facilities in/around Elkhart, Ind., was recently welcomed by Smoker Craft Inc

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California Governor Newsom Proposes 300% Boat Registration Fee Increase

Boaters currently pay $107 million in annual motor fuel taxes; revenue increase won’t fund recreational boating needs

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Don't Forget Your Life Jacket!

Life jackets are one of the most essential pieces of gear that we carry on our boats.

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NMMA Reports Recreational Boating’s Economic Impact Soars to $230 Billion

The annual economic impact of recreational boating increased 36%, from $170B in 2018 to $230B in 2023

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5 Ways to Be Seen and Heard When You Really Need to Summon Help

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Barletta's Holiday Hotline Available All Season Long

The Indiana-based manufacturer is expanding its Holiday Hotline for the entire summer to all Barletta owners

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New SoFlo Boat Show is Making Waves in Miami

Premiere Boating & Marine Lifestyle Event Launches at Miami Marine Stadium This Month

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Brunswick Donates Over 850 Life Jackets to Sea Tow

Sea Tow Foundation’s nationwide Life Jacket Loaner Program benefits from the donation in Florida, Texas, Michigan and Minnesota

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RBFF Awards 2023 State R3 Program Grants To 10 Programs In 9 States

Nearly half a million dollars will fund efforts to increase fishing and boating participation

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Princecraft's Virtual Boating Theme Park

Whether you're on your computer, tablet, or smart phone, you can browse through more than 30 boats

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Yamaha Donates 800 Life Jackets to Boost Boating Safety

Sea Tow Foundation works with Yamaha to distribute new life jackets to over 40 loaner stations in California, Georgia and Wisconsin

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Video: Harris’s RPM Technology

New platform enhances every part of boating—ride, performance and maneuverability

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Video: Spirit of Boating

Princecraft celebrates its 70 years of boating legacy and enters its next era of boating adventure

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Video: Behind The Scenes At Phoenix Trailers

We recently stopped by Phoenix Trailers to learn the secret to manufacturing a quality trailer

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NMMA Certification Explained

NMMA's Robert Newsome discusses how NMMA Certification goes above and beyond standards set by the U.S. Coast Guard.

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High Speed Enter Net Vid

Rapala would like to encourage you to switch to high speed enter net!

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Quick Tip: How to Change a Trailer Light

How to complete this simple trailer maintenance task in a way that will ensure your tail lights work properly and your bulbs last as long as possible

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Video: When Your Boat Needs A Kick(er)

Installing KICKER systems on two pontoon boats

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Harris Solstice Video Unveiling

Reimagined and ready for action, the 2023 Solstice has more power, more luxury comfort and more standard features than ever before

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New Pontoon TV Video: Boatmate

Check out the latest video from our Pontoon TV Series on what one pontoon builder likes about Boatmate Trailers.

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