Popular for fishing and water skiing, a ski boat is the perfect outdoor entertainment investment. It is vital that ski boat owners learn standard water safety practices and feel confident driving their boat to ensure that each of their outings is a safe and fun experience. As with any water activity, operating a ski boat can be dangerous, but combining thorough knowledge and intuition can minimize the risk of encountering avoidable injuries and damage. ...read more
Many experts agree that the water pump on an outboard motor should be changed annually. This shouldn't be a difficult task if you have some mechanical ability; only a few tools will be needed. The water pumps location should be between the upper engine housing and the gear case. ...read more
Many people who have a love for sailing dream of the day they can start a sailing business. This can be for charters or selling sailing equipment. A great way to begin a sailing business without much licensing requirement is to sail boat brokerage firm. A charter company is also a popular choice for a sailing business. ...read more
When you want to build wooden power boats, whether as a hobby or as a business, be prepared for a lot of work because building a boat is a time consuming project. Your boat must be built properly so that it performs exactly as it should. If you're an experienced carpenter the project will be easy for you to complete. ...read more
Buying a houseboat provides endless hours of enjoyment that most people would envy. Planning for the purchase allows you to buy the right houseboat without regrets. Research all potential options before you buy in order to make the most of your investment. ...read more
Boat paint ages and wears more than regular paint because it is exposed to more water than regular surface paint. To prevent your boat from hull deterioration, you are going to need to paint it every time it begins to show signs of major wear. ...read more
Instead of having a boring house party, take advantage of the beautiful warm weather, spice up your party life a bit and have it on a boat. Whether you own a boat, can borrow it for a night from a friend or even rent it for one evening, a boat party is definitely an event none of your guests will ever forget. ...read more
Boat docks have many uses other than simply a place to moor a boat. They are great for fishing, diving and swimming access, or lounging in a deck chair enjoying the evening. Boat docks are very easy to build; all you need are basic carpentry skills. ...read more
Riding a speed boat can be very exciting and entertaining. They ride at very high speeds and travel across beautiful lanscapes. During hot summer days, a ride on a speed boat may help individuals to enjoy splashes of cool water and breezes of cool air. However, speedboats can be dangerous, and safety is very important. ...read more
When taking people out to sail it is important to know basic boating safety. You must practice basic boating safety to keep a pleasant day on the water from transforming into an unneeded disaster. A Boat safety course will review boating basics such as life jacket arrangement, supplies needed, first-aid and regulations. ...read more
Having a speed boat can provide you with many great water adventures. When you own a speed boat it is especially important that you take the time to maintain your boat. Providing your boat with proper care will ensure that you can use it for your future boating adventures. ...read more
Many boat owners have a problem with barnacles latching on to the hulls or the propeller of their boats. It is a colony of small sea creatures that will often block the drains or reduce the efficiency of the boat's engine. The barnacles should be removed as soon as possible. ...read more
By financekid1 July 18, 2012
I recently bought a boat from Bossman Boats. Please do not buy anything from them! All they care about is getting your money and then you never hear back from them. I was told that all the manuals for the boat, the gunnel keys, and registration information would be sent to me promptly. After having the boat for almost two months I have none of it! After I called repeatedly and received no response, I decided to contact the previous owner of the boat. To my dismay he had just mailed in the title to Bossman. This is the reason I have not received my registration. Bossman sold me a boat, took my money, before they even had the title. Then I find out that the boat should of come with a push pole and leaning post. They lied to me and said it fell off the truck when they were transporting it. Yeah right! Don't get taken advantage of! Dont buy here! ...read more
By Earthwide Webs February 08, 2011
The associates of Earthwide Webs highly recommends Capt. Doug Hicks because not only is he a master fisherman but he knows all of the right spots at the right times to guarantee some fine fishing days. ...read more
By billynjenniferz at Citysearch March 23, 2007
Great Rental Boats they had four pontoons to choose from. All were clean and in great shape. I stopped by the afternoon prior to renting the boat and they let me choose which boats I wanted to rent. My family and i rented two of the boats for our outing. It was great. Perfect location to start at. We were able to go south and look at the islands and different parks on riverside drive. There were also dolphin in the water every where. It was a really great worry free day. ...read more
We are conveniently located on the ICW, just south of Ponce Inlet, in the heart of New Smyrna Beach, Fl. Our boat storage and dock facilities are open and running daily from 8am to 5pm. For boat rentals, we offer pontoons boats, center console fishing boats and deck boats for half or full day charters. We also have Kayaks, Paddleboards and Canoes. There is a marina store that offers everything you’ll need for a great day on the water — such as — boating equipment, service parts, life jackets, ski ropes, swim wear, hats, sunscreen, etc. There is also a bait store on-site with a large selection of fishing tackle, live bait, chum, charts, etc. ...read more
By River Deck Marina May 28, 2018