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A boat sitting beached in the sand.

What to Do First If Your Boat Runs Aground: A Step-by-Step Guide

Running aground is a situation that every boater hopes to avoid, but it's more common than you might think. Here's exactly what to do, and in what order:

What to Do First If Your Boat Runs Aground: A Step-by-Step Guide

Running aground is a situation that every boater hopes to avoid, but it's more common than you might think. Here's exactly what to do, and in what order:

A fishing boat catching a jumping marlin with insulators on the fishing lines.

Why Do Fishing Boats Have Insulators on Their Lines?

The use of insulators on fishing lines is more than just a curious feature—it plays a vital role in the fishing process, particularly in the practice of deep-sea or longline...

Why Do Fishing Boats Have Insulators on Their Lines?

The use of insulators on fishing lines is more than just a curious feature—it plays a vital role in the fishing process, particularly in the practice of deep-sea or longline...

The transom on the back of a boat sitting in a serene lake setting.

What is the Transom on a Boat?

If you're new to boating or even if you've been around boats for a while, you may have come across the term "transom" and wondered, "What exactly is a transom...

What is the Transom on a Boat?

If you're new to boating or even if you've been around boats for a while, you may have come across the term "transom" and wondered, "What exactly is a transom...

A line of boats tied to a dock using assorted dock lines.

Dock Line Size Chart Guide: Choosing the Right Lines for Your Boat

Learn how to choose the right dock lines for your boat with our comprehensive size chart. Find the perfect line diameter and tensile strength based on your boat's length and...

Dock Line Size Chart Guide: Choosing the Right Lines for Your Boat

Learn how to choose the right dock lines for your boat with our comprehensive size chart. Find the perfect line diameter and tensile strength based on your boat's length and...

A luxury yacht tied to a boat dock.

What Makes a Boat a Yacht? Understanding the Distinction

Discover what distinguishes a yacht from a regular boat, including size, luxury, and features. Learn the key characteristics that make a vessel a yacht.

What Makes a Boat a Yacht? Understanding the Distinction

Discover what distinguishes a yacht from a regular boat, including size, luxury, and features. Learn the key characteristics that make a vessel a yacht.

A sign declaring NO WAKE ZONE IN THE MARINA.

Understanding No Wake Speed: How Fast Can You Go?

Learn what "no wake speed" means for boaters, including how fast you can go in no wake zones. Stay safe and avoid fines with our comprehensive guide.

Understanding No Wake Speed: How Fast Can You Go?

Learn what "no wake speed" means for boaters, including how fast you can go in no wake zones. Stay safe and avoid fines with our comprehensive guide.