How-Tos

A birds eye view of boats docked at the coast.

How to Scrutinise a Used Boat Before Purchasing One

If you’re seriously considering buying a used boat, researching and talking with a boat dealer is not enough; you also have to personally inspect the boat you’re wanting to buy. Aside from taking it on a sea trial, you also need to take a closer inspection of its condition. This is to ensure that you’re buying a boat without any unpleasant surprises or problems that may spring up sooner or later.

Doing A Sea Trial Of Used Motorboats: Tips on How To Do It Safely

A sea trial is sort of a test run, to make sure everything works properly and to ensure there are no problems occurring with the boat. Most marine surveyors (the guys who will check the boat in every nook and cranny to make sure it is in good condition) will suggest carrying a sea trial out. However, hiring surveyors can be pretty expensive and on top of the boat and its accessories and equipment you’re buying, your budget might be in a bind. It makes sense that you may not want to get a surveyor to save money. So, if you don’t want a surveyor inspecting and tinkering with your soon-to-be boat, all of those responsibilities are yours for the taking.

Reasons Why Boats Capsize and How To Prevent This From Happening To Your Boat

Boating can be loads of fun and lets you experience a thrill that is different from any land-based activities, but it can also be risky as well and at times, horrifying and even life-threatening. Collision, boat fires, and capsizing boats are just some of the worst-case scenarios to get yourself entangled in when you’re onboard a boat.

How to Safely Pull A Tube Behind Your Motor Boat

Towing and balancing the inflatable tube safely can be quite challenging, frustrating, and in some cases, dangerous if you do not know how to pull a tube behind a boat. Learning and mastering how to pull a tube behind a boat correctly and it will be a super fun and safe way to enjoy yourself.

A boat cruising at nighttime while its cabin is illuminated with interior lighting

Upgrades to Add To Your Boat To Increase Its Resale Value

So, you’re considering selling your boat and want to get the most value for it as you can. After all, you want to make up the costs you’ve put into your boat. And anyway, a boat is a good investment for you to earn some cash, right? Well adding cool and new upgrades to your boat can increase its chances of being sold at a high price; especially if your boat is just a few years old.

A Simple Guide on How To Read a Tide Table

Whether you’re a coastal hiker, a fisherman or a boater, it’s important to know how to read a tide table to have a safe navigation and journey at sea. Understanding tide heights and when high or low tides occur can help you decide the best time to take out your Stacer Wildrider boat to explore tide pools. Knowing how to read tide tables can also help keep track of time.

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