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Boat Graphics Alternatives – Vinyl, Printed or Painted

By Danny Cruz

Boat Graphics Lg

With today’s technological advances, there are many ways to tackle the task of designing and producing boat graphics. Back in the day, and I mean about 15 years ago, the most common ways to have graphics applied to your boat was via plotter-cut vinyl or by hand painting them on. The biggest problem is that […]

Filed Under: Boat Maintenance

Don’t Sweat It – Douse and Reef with a Lazy Jack System

By Danny Cruz

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 rigging lines that are fitted to the upper section of the mast and come down towards the back and middle of […]

Filed Under: Boat Equipment, Boat Maintenance Tagged With: boat advice, equipment, maintenance

LED Navigation Lights For Boats Boost Long Lasting Reliable Power

By Danny Cruz

Attwood Green Navigation Light

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 days when all the navigational light lamps on boats where fitted with little incandescent bulbs that used to burn out at the first sign of night […]

Filed Under: Boat Equipment, Boat Maintenance Tagged With: navigation lights

Used Sails Save Jerry Sailor and his Catalina 27

By Danny Cruz

Used Spinnaker Feature

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. If you are on a budget and your boat maintenance funds have to go towards other parts of […]

Filed Under: Boat Equipment, Boat Maintenance, Sailing Tagged With: boating life, boats, equipment, used sails

The Ultimate Detailed Antifouling Boat Bottom Paint Guide

By Danny Cruz

Antifouling Boat Bottom Paint Banner

With such a big array of choices for antifouling boat bottom paint, the task of selecting the right one can be daunting. Read on to learn which one is right for your boat! This column is part of a 2 part series on boat paints. This section will focus on anti-fouling bottom paints where the […]

Filed Under: Boat Maintenance, Essential Reading Tagged With: antifouling, boat paint, bottom paint, maintenance

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We love boats! We love everything about boats! FloatWays is dedicated to the art of boating and sailing. Whether it be in the ocean or the lake, we are devoted to the lifestyle and all the joys that come from being on the water. We are people who have practically been raised aboard boats. At the same time, FloatWays believes in being humble, friendly and down to earth (er … More

Sunglasses Guide for Boats

At FloatWays we pay a lot of attention to the visual aspect of the water activities in which we participate. This means we are focused on enjoying our outdoor life by making sure we have the best optical clarity and sun protection we can get. Not only that, but we like to look good while doing it. We've created this sunglasses guide for that very reason. As we look into what the market has to offer for functional and stylish sunglasses and review them on FloatWays, we'll … More

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