Pontoons are a great way to enjoy a calm day, chilling on the water. However, in order to enjoy any amount of time on the water, you first have to be able to get there. That means having a truck that’s capable of towing your pontoon as well as any other pieces of equipment you … Read more
If you’ve done any amount of boating or pontooning, then you’ve likely experienced the strange phenomenon of cavitation. You might have experienced cavitation without even knowing what it was. It usually features strange vibrations on the bottom of your pontoon that you feel while standing or sitting. There are also loud popping or spinning noises … Read more
There are few ways to better enjoy the summer sun than being on your pontoon on a river or lake. However, once your time in the sun is finished, you need a place to park your boat until the next time you can enjoy it. Just like your car needs a garage or parking spot, … Read more
Are Rinker Boats Good Being in the market for a new boat can be exciting and stressful, especially if you are looking at the pre-owned market. Rinker is a name that you’ve seen pop up in many of your searches, but you’re not sure if they are any good. Rinker Boats first started manufacturing in … Read more
Boats for recreational purposes, which most open bow boats are intended for, are lots of fun for the family, but they are generally used in a day outing role. We enjoy the day out on the water, then park our personal watercraft and spend the night on the shore. Does this mean you cannot stay … Read more
Lithium ion batteries have been seen to begin taking the lead from lead acid batteries as a durable and popular option. Despite its popularity, devices containing smaller lithium-ion batteries have been known to catch fire. With that said, you may be wondering if that is the case with lithium ion batteries on boats? Lithium batteries … Read more
If you’re out in a boat, whether it be in open water or on a lake or other inland body of water, a lightning storm can be one of a sailor’s worst nightmares. Not only can the wind pick up quickly, the currents change, and waves get large, but there is the danger of getting … Read more
Winterizing a boat ensures that during the months of inactivity, the systems on the boat do not deteriorate. The investment in time taken to thoroughly prepare your boat to be closed up and stored securely will pay back the time and money required to get the boat seaworthy for the new season. Whether you have … Read more
Many boats are too large to remove from the water every winter and stored on the hard. Experienced boat owners boast that with the proper winterization procedures, they have never needed to haul out of the water for winter. It all comes down to knowing where to moor and how to prepare the boat for … Read more
Pontoon boats consistently gain popularity due to their shallow draft and large deck size which can fit water slides and cabins. They are easy to operate for novice boaters and families and can be anchored in shallow sandy areas which makes for a day of maximum fun. Fishermen love to use pontoon boats because they … Read more
