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 equipping one can be even worse if you don’t even know where to start. So, the purpose of this column is to go straight to […]
Keep the Boating Wife Happy with an Electric Anchor Windlass
What does a wife and an anchor windlass have in common? Read on to find out…* There are many boating locations where boaters hardly every anchor. They go out and cruise around or sail all day and never ever let down the boat anchor. For these people, the boat takes you out and right back […]
Modern Boaters Sailing on Original Topsiders and Cool Canvas Deck Shoes
It All Started with Topsiders When I was growing up boating back in the 1980’s my dad used to say that the only real deck shoe was the “Topsider.” He would cringe if I showed up to the boat with sneakers and would require that I change into top-siders before boarding. According to him, because […]
Boat Bilge Pump Importance, Setup and Maintenance
Simple Intro: A bilge pump can help keep your boat from sinking A bilge pump is an absolute necessity in any vessel. A bilge pump is a water pump designed to pump water out of the deepest part of the bilge of a boat. Many small boats for day use can get away with a […]
Boat Trailer Wheels and Tires for the Long Haul
Boat trailer wheels and tires… Ah! Something that the freshwater folks need to worry about only half as much as the saltwater guys do. Why is that? Well, saltwater literally destroys them much quicker than freshwater ever can. This happens even if you rinse them off with fresh water after every boat launch and retrieval. […]