Some folks get hung up debating whether a truck with a manual transmission is better than one with an automatic for towing a boat – and vice versa. They’ll go on for hours stating … More
Articles
Don’t Sweat It – Douse and Reef with a Lazy Jack System
A lazy jack system on your sailboat - a classic case of form vs. function. Some say it's uncool. Some say it's the usefulness that matters. Up to you to decide. Lazy jacks are … More
LED Navigation Lights For Boats Boost Long Lasting Reliable Power
Remember back when there was no such thing as LED navigational lights? We do. Luckily, times have changed! Boat light technology has changed, for the better! Gone are the … More
A Boat Steering Wheel is the Ultimate Marine Imagery for Good Reason
Now what’s so special about a boat steering wheel that we would even consider a piece about it? Well, think about it for a second. In car, unless you are talking about F1 cars, … More
Used Sails Save Jerry Sailor and his Catalina 27
Buying used sails to replace old, worn out ones on your boat is an excellent way to keep your sailboat safe and running at its best. It’s also a great way to save a lot of money. … More
The FloatWays Top 5 Bass Boat Accessories
For some of us that either have only done saltwater fishing or haven’t fished at all looking at bass boats can be utterly confusing. Specifically, looking at buying one or … More
Essential Reading
Blackout Mini H Quad Progressing into FPV
This morning I flew my new Blackout Mini H Quad again. 3 flights. These would be flights number 8,9 and 10 for the new quad. Earlier this morning I adjusted some of the PID … More
RC Hobbies – Going Beyond Boating
We're looking to expand on the FloatWays mantra of "A Million Ways to Float" How? Well, with RC hobbies such as radio control flying. Yep. That's airplanes, multirotors and FPV. … More
The Long Awaited FloatWays Alive Post
Wait what? This is the first FloatWays post in roughly a year. Maybe more. You're probably wondering what's going on. Read on... See, boats are ingrained in me. I'm always … More
Our Favorite Boating and Sailing Apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod
There are very few situations in which an iPhone is not an ideal tool. Boating, sailing and fishing are no exceptions. This is a compilation of our favorites apps… iPhones … More
5 Reasons Why Buying a Boat in These Economic Times is a Good Idea
Some people call boats, “a hole in which you pour money into.” How can it be a good idea to buy a boat in this economy? Let’s start by making it clear that FloatWays is not … More
World’s Fastest Sailboats – The Catamaran, Trimaran, Windsurfer and Kiteboarder
Photo by: CultivArte Any time someone mentions a sailboat as being fast, the non-sailors cringe at the thought of 12 knots being fast. Can you say 50 knots? Teach them a lesson … More