How To Trim A Boat When Making Turns

If emails to the editor lfo Boating Magazine and anecdotal information from boatbuilders and boat dealers is any indication, a substantial number of boaters express confusion about how to trim their boats’ engines or drives. Certainly this applies to getting on plane,...

Time to renew your boat insurance?

If your boat insurance is due soon, it may be time to do some comparison shopping. Allboatthings.com has put together an overview of what to look for and questions to ask. Who knows, you may just save enough to take another trip this year.  
Why you should always file a Float Plan

Why you should always file a Float Plan

The boat is loaded, kids and pets onboard and you’re pushing off the dock for a week of exploring the islands. Other than those aboard, does anyone else know where you are going? Don’t forget to file a float plan and leave with a friend or the Marina...

Don’t let winter weather destroy your boat!

Whether we own sailboats or powerboats, we need to think about winterization. Here in the Pacific Northwest we might think our winters are mild, but certainly those of us that have spent previous winters here know, the cold coming down from the Frazier valley can be...