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Blog 8 min

Handy Tricks with Spring Lines

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Spring lines are a powerful tool for any boater getting, but so many people don’t…

April 7, 2023 Read →
Blog 6 min

Stern Anchors: Do You Need One?

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Most places that you anchor, it’s best to anchor so you swing like everyone else.…

March 8, 2023 Read →
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Boat Finance 101, What You Need to Know

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) It’s more common at the boat show to see prices in monthly payments instead the…

March 8, 2023 Read →
Blog 7 min

What to Know About Hurricane Prep

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) It’s the middle of the winter, so what better time to talk about…hurricanes? Hurricanes show…

February 9, 2023 Read →
Blog 6 min

How to Keep a Captain’s Log

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) A ship’s log is a permanent record of where you’ve been, what happened on the…

January 7, 2023 Read →
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Five Things to Know About Charters

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Chartering a boat can be a dream vacation. A week or two of fun in…

January 6, 2023 Read →
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Dreaming of a Custom Boat Part 3: Splashdown!

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Over the last two months we’ve talked to Jim Betts and some of his staff…

December 13, 2022 Read →
Blog 10 min

Dreaming of a Custom Boat, Part 2: Building Starts

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Last month we featured the first part of our series on building a custom boat.…

November 9, 2022 Read →
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Dreaming of a Custom Boat? Here’s What to Know!

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) All of us have dreamed about finding the perfect boat that suits every sailing wish…

October 5, 2022 Read →
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What To Know When Winterizing Your Boat: Batteries

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) It’s that time of year again. Fall, the dreaded end of boating season. This month,…

October 3, 2022 Read →
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