Thursday, April 14, 2011
ALEXANDRIA, Va.- With gas prices forecast to remain higher than last summer, BoatUS has six tips on spring commissioning that can be done now to save you money on gas all summer long: Lighten the load: This is one of the easiest no-cost things to save on gas. Clear out all of that junk that's been stored aboard the boat overSunday, April 10, 2011
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Wakeboarders, waterskiiers and tubers enjoy the exciting adrenaline rush, but when it comes to their boat's insurance they have more simple needs. They want their expensive boards and skis covered in case thieves are on the prowl; if someone has an accident they want peace of mind knowing the bill will beFriday, April 8, 2011
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Spring fishing season is here - and don't forget the camera. Photos of your catch could win you a BoatUS Angler membership with basic on-the-water towing and roadside assistance, a $50 Visa gift card and a fishing "prize pack" filled with fishing and BoatUS Angler gear in the "Catch of the Month" prize drawingsSunday, April 3, 2011
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - It's a sad fact: Every spring, shortly after being launched and commissioned for the season, boats sink while safely tied up at the dock, turning what should be a good time of the year into a real mess. BoatUS' Seaworthy magazine, a publication that helps BoatUS members avoid accidents or injuries, has identifiedSunday, March 27, 2011
ALEXANDRIA, Va., - Having to pay a deductible when you have a boat insurance claim could become a thing of the past with the new "Diminishing Deductible" program now offered with all Boat US marine insurance policies. For every year a boater, sailor or angler remains claims-free, the program automatically discounts the policy'sTuesday, March 22, 2011
ALEXANDRIA, Va., - When your boat breaks down on the water or runs out of gas, calling for an on-the-water tow is simple. The hard part, sometimes, is being able to tell the BoatUS towing fleet precisely where to find you, which can delay a safe tow home. Now, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) offers the onlySunday, March 20, 2011
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - If your boat has a beam greater than eight-and-a-half-feet, 47 states as well as the District of Columbia require a wide-load or "oversize" permit to tow it over the road. If you're towing the boat locally, getting one permit isn't that hard if you are familiar with the process. However, for longer tripsSaturday, March 12, 2011
ALEXANDRIA, Va., - Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) offers a new add-on package of boat insurance policy enhancements for small to mid-sized boats that adds more features, such as $2,500 in personal effects coverage, a low electronics deductible and a depreciation waiver, for one low price. "Our newFriday, March 11, 2011
ALEXANDRIA, Va.,- Recreational boat owners who paid state sales taxes on a boat purchase, or those who secured a loan to finance a boat, may have some tax deductions coming to them when filing their 2010 federal income tax return, says a national boat owners group, BoatUS. The Sales Tax Deduction For boat owners who paidTuesday, March 8, 2011
ANNAPOLIS, Md., - Ready for a roadtrip? If you packed your bags - and tacklebox - and drove from Washington, DC to San Diego, California, you would travel nearly 2,700 miles. That's also the amount of fishing line that was recycled through the BoatUS Foundation's Reel In and Recycle Program last year, which gives anglers an
