A personal watercraft (PWC) provides hours of aquatic fun and sales of the recreational craft were up by eight percent in 2020, even amidst the pandemic. There are multiple brands from which to choose, they have highly accessible price points,…
Trailering your boat is a very important aspect of boat ownership. You will want to take care of this before anything else, but it's not something that you should rush into. It may seem simple, however, it's important to follow…
Have you ever wondered what can happen to your boat if it is trapped in the middle of the ocean or in the middle of a lake? What will happen to it? Will it sink? What about taking a cruise…
South Florida is well-known for its boating opportunities. Each year many people take the plunge and make the major purchase of a boat. There’s a lot of responsibility that comes with owning a vessel of any size and the larger…
Even though you have a wealth of boating opportunities within Florida, there are times when you might want to experience boating options in another state. Before you load your vessel and prepare to hit the road for new adventures, there…
It’s easy to overlook important dates and even to let essential services such as insurance lapse. One of those critical items on a to-do list is getting or renewing boat insurance policies. Don’t even bother to exit the dock without…
No one ever expects to have their boat towed back to shore – until it happens. There are dozens of things that can happen to even the best-maintained vessels. It’s not a question of if a breakdown on the water…
For many boat owners, summer means a party on the water that can involve alcoholic beverages. Florida has strict rules about operating a boat while drinking. While it’s not illegal for the boat’s owner to drink, it is illegal for…
There are a number of elements that factor into the cost of boat insurance, not least of which is the size of the vessel. Even a small boat can represent a significant cash outlay and individuals will want to protect…
Maintenance is an essential element of owning a boat and while individuals can hire a service to perform a variety of tasks, there are many things that boat owners can do themselves to keep their vessel in top shape and…