Boating

Over the last few decades, boats have become better equipped with new technologies for safety and efficiency. Over that time, communications have been revolutionized by the internet. So can you access the internet from a boat when you’re out on the lake or at sea? Boats don’t have built-in WiFi as standard equipment. While modern…

If your boat is leaning to one side you may be concerned there is a problem. There may or may not be an issue that you need to address. You’ll first need to understand what causes a boat to lean? A boat can lean because of windy weather, rough water conditions, unbalanced weight distribution on…

Fiberglass is lightweight, durable, and perfect for recreational boats. If you have a fiberglass boat that you use occasionally, you may want to leave it in the water between trips. But how long can you leave a fiberglass boat in the water before damage occurs? You can leave your fiberglass boat in the water for…

What happens if you don’t winterize your boat? If you are a boat owner who lives somewhere cold, you may have asked this question a few times.  Failing to winterize your boat will cause damage to the engine and the boat’s other parts. The water inside the engine will freeze and expand, leading to cracks…

Keeping your boat nice and dry under its cover is a must for every boat owner. Doing so will allow you to prevent mold and mildew from appearing on your boat, which will prolong the lifespan of your vessel and ensure that it stays in great shape for the boating season. You can make sure…

It’s essential to keep your boat in good condition and free from slime, barnacles, and other sea and lake creatures. Bottom paint is an excellent way to prevent these creatures from latching on, yet it can be an effort to paint a boat. But how long can a boat without bottom paint stay in the…

Catamarans are popular boats for enjoying a vacation or a day out on the water. If you’re interested in investing in a catamaran, you may be wondering if they flip over easily.  Catamarans don’t flip over easily as they have two watertight hulls, are naturally buoyant, and have fast-draining cabins should they become waterlogged. They…

Vinyl boat seats get exposed to UV damage and are prone to mold, mildew, and dirt build-up. So, which are the best products to protect your vinyl boat seats?  The best product to protect vinyl boat seats is Meguiar’s M5716SP Vinyl Cleaner. This product is multi-purpose and cleans, protects, and restores vinyl. It doesn’t leave…

The safety of a boat is tested when it hits rough water. If you can steer it straight without bow steering when you hit the waves, then you can be confident you are using a safe boat. Not all boats come with this capability, so you need to choose one that’s specially designed to withstand…