Understanding how your boat works is an important part of being a safe, responsible boat operator or owner. Knowing your boat's equipment and how it runs can help you avoid an accident or injury on the water. Have you heard of a boat backfire flame…
Loading up your boat and taking it to your favorite lake or a new waterway to explore is just part of the fun of having a boat. Have boat, will travel, right? It's not quite that easy. However, understanding how boat towing and trailering work…
If you operate a car or truck, you know you have to put gas in it before the tank runs dry to avoid getting stranded on the side of the road. So, putting gas in your boat probably makes sense as a normal "to-do" to…
Do you know the type of engine that powers your boat? Understanding boat engines and how they work is part of the territory that comes with owning or operating watercraft. The type of engine can impact how you operate and maintain your boat. So, keep…
Becoming a boater means becoming a member of the boating community. So, what are your responsibilities as a boat operator if you see another boater, swimmer, or PWC (personal watercraft) operator in distress? As a compassionate person, you should stop and see how you can…
