Tuesday, October 4, 2022
A version of this article appeared in the Fall (September/October) 2022 of Great Lakes Scuttlebutt magazine. As a young marine technician, I worked with an old salt who swore that a well-designed hull doesn’t need trim tabs. He was probably right about some hulls, but generally, adding trim tabs can make a good hull performSunday, July 17, 2022
As any new boat owner soon learns, the sport has a lingo all its own. But even old salts often have a hard time grasping the magnetic compass dialect. Ritchie Navigation explains two unusual but easily understood terms that are vitally important to the accuracy of a compass: Deviation and Compensation. Compass needles or dials reactMonday, June 20, 2022
The North American Sea Glass Association held its 16th Annual Sea Glass Festival at Maumee Bay State Park Lodge on Lake Erie – the first time it wasn’t held at a saltwater venue. “This is probably the crème de la crème of festivals,” said Beverly Vinch, of Washed Ashore Jewelry, based in AvonFriday, May 6, 2022
Still tying up your boats? It’s time to ditch the ropes and bumpers. Not only are ropes and bumpers tough to store, but they’re challenging to work with. Fastening lines to steering wheels and tying into cleats or fenders that never seem to stay in place, is simply unreliable and unsafe, which is why The HookCups™Wednesday, May 4, 2022
What is 1stMate and why would I want one on my boat? A primary requirement in owning a powerboat is to operate it safely to protect yourself and those around you. Using an emergency engine cut-off lanyard is important because it will stop your boat if you fall overboard. It is also required by USCG law when operating open vesselsSunday, March 13, 2022
Dockmate announces a more affordable solution for docking.
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
New NavPilot 300 features offer enhanced controls for precision navigation of routes and advanced fishing features for anglers.
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
How to protect your boat from tide and wind damage—it's easier than you think.
Monday, December 13, 2021
This is how to get FREE shipping on better boat bumpers
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Three updates in one? Yes, please! Check out a new app, a cargo rack, and a "Captain of Adventure", all from Sea-Doo.
