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  1. What Flooring Should I Buy for my Boat?

    What Flooring Should I Buy for my Boat?

    When selecting the right flooring for your fishing or Pontoon boat, consider your specific needs, budget, and aesthetic preferences. Ensure proper installation to guarantee safety and longevity. Regardless of the chosen material, regular cleaning and maintenance play an essential part in extending the lifespan of your boats flooring.

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  2. Three Safety Tips For Upgrading Boat Lighting

    Three Safety Tips For Upgrading Boat Lighting

    While an illuminated vessel can be a breathtaking spectacle on the water, it's crucial not to compromise safety while achieving aesthetics. Therefore, it's vital to keep in mind some essential safety tips when upgrading your boat lighting. We will be going over three important safety tips for upgrading your boat lighting for any style light, whether it be a navigation light, stern light, LED strip light, or cabin courtesy light!

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  3. Five Easy Fixes for Boat DIYers

    Five Easy Fixes for Boat DIYers

    What's more satisfying than a good day spent on the boat? Maybe knowing that you've worked on it yourself! DIY work doesn't have to mean slapdash or chintzy. With quality parts, the right tools, and some spare time, you can make improvements you can be proud of. Here are five DIY projects to make your boat better.
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  4. Bundle Up for Winter Boating

    Bundle Up for Winter Boating

    Is winter boating a thing? Yes, though not so much in our part of the world. In the coldest months, we northerners catch most of our fish through holes drilled in thick lake ice. Winter offers great fishing opportunities and snow-kissed fun for the dedicated boater with access to open water - and who's not afraid of the cold. Cold weather saps battery power. A battery loses 30 percent of its charge at freezing temperature (32F/0C). Keep your battery charged to avoid frustration when starting your motor. Also, watch for water in your fuel. Warm days followed by cold days cause condensation, which can contaminate your fuel. If you'll be using your boat over the winter, change your fuel/water separators and filters before cold weather sets in, as David Meeler of Yamaha Outboards advises. Adding a
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  5. Biminis, Dodgers, and Camper Tops

    Biminis, Dodgers, and Camper Tops

    We don't know about you, but the phrase "bimini top" conjures up a mental picture of a boat sheltered by a piece of women's swimwear. Luckily, the real thing offers a lot more coverage for your boat, and, like the bikini, the bimini's name was inspired by tropical island life. 
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  6. The Buzz on Boat Bugs: Spiders

    The Buzz on Boat Bugs: Spiders

    We boaters talk a lot about big pests like raccoons, squirrels, and seagulls and the damage they can cause. Trouble, however, comes in all sizes. 

     

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  7. Beyond the "Booze Cruise"

    Beyond the "Booze Cruise"

    Despite all the jokes revolving around beer-soaked boat rides, boats and booze don't always mix well. Having an alcoholic drink or two is all right if you're not the one at the helm, but even for passengers, overindulgence on the water isn't wise for safety's sake. Alcohol slows down reflexes and can play havoc with your balance. If you choose to drink alcohol while on the boat, please don't drive or operate any watercraft. It's not only dangerous, but also illegal. Don't let a bad decision ruin a good time.

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  8. Skipper's Spotlight: Denise's Scarab III

    Skipper's Spotlight: Denise's Scarab III

    Meet Miss Blue, Denise Frye's pride and joy! Denise and her husband, David, have lovingly restored this beautiful Wellcraft Scarab III boat over the last couple of years, using some parts from Great Lakes Skipper. The couple has put an enormous amount of work into this project, and the results are impressive. Denise was kind enough to answer our questions about it and share some photos of Miss Blue. 

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  9. The Wake Surfing Revolution

    The Wake Surfing Revolution

    With the right boat and a wake surfboard, the surf’s up whenever you want! No one knows for sure who was the first brave soul to try surfing a boat's wake, but the sport has come a long way since the 1960s, with specially-designed boats and boards.

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  10. Boating in Bad Weather

    Boating in Bad Weather

    Summer! It's finally time for long, sunny days, warm weather - and storms, which can cause more damage than just wet clothes and dampened spirits. Strong winds can whip up waves to dangerous heights, and lightning can be lethal.

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