Boating is fun. But if you don’t maintain your boat a fun day on the water can quickly turn int a disappointing day sitting at the dock. Boating How To is a collection of informational posts about maintaining and upgrading your boat.
Prop and lower unit care should be at the top of every boater’s maintenance list. After all, they are what make your boat go. If they break down, you are dead in the water. Fortunately, maintaining your boat’s prop and lower unit takes only a few minutes, and you need only a few tools. Use … Read more
If you own a boat along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States you need to have a hurricane plan. This is an update to a post I wrote back in 2017. I’ve add a list of some of the best advice from around the web and links to new resources. Prepare Before … Read more
Without them, you are dead in the water. Boat batteries not only get you started, but they also give you the power to do all of the fun things you love about boating. Most boats have two types of batteries. Starting batteries and deep-cycle batteries. What distinguishes a starting battery from a deep-cycle battery is … Read more
Winterizing Boat Motors Checklist As the days grow shorter and the temperatures continue to drop it is time to make sure your boats motor is ready for the long winter ahead. To help you get ready, www.discoverboating.com has published a list of tips for Winterizing Your Boat. I have taken the tips for winterizing boat … Read more
Bait Catching Secrets Of The Pros Pros know the secret to a successful fishing trip lies in gathering bait. You not only have to catch the right bait, you have to catch enough of the right bait. Catching bait takes time and time catching bait is time you aren’t fishing! So how do professional fishing … Read more
Boat batteries ain’t cheap! But according to goboatingflorida.com a dead battery is the most common breakdown boaters face. Common knowledge says that when your battery dies you should replace it. The problem with common knowledge is that it is often based on incomplete information. For example, lead acid batteries often loose their charge because of … Read more