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Want to Drive Your Own Yacht? Exploring the Maximum Boat Length Allowed

Discover the maximum length you can drive your own yacht and learn why this limit exists. Get insights on licensing, regulations, and important considerations for yacht owners.

Want to Drive Your Own Yacht? Exploring the Maximum Boat Length Allowed

Discover the maximum length you can drive your own yacht and learn why this limit exists. Get insights on licensing, regulations, and important considerations for yacht owners.

Small boats tied to two sides of a dock with dock lines.

How to Tie Dock Lines: A Guide for Boat Owners and Renters

Learn how to tie dock lines properly with our step-by-step guide. Master essential knots like the cleat hitch and bowline for secure docking every time.

How to Tie Dock Lines: A Guide for Boat Owners and Renters

Learn how to tie dock lines properly with our step-by-step guide. Master essential knots like the cleat hitch and bowline for secure docking every time.

Marine science scholarship.

Teen Entrepreneur Launches Marine Science Scholarship to Empower Future Ocean Stewards

Captains Preferred Products, a Jacksonville-based marine supplier, is excited to announce the creation of its annual $1,000 Marine Science Scholarship. This scholarship is specifically designed to support college students pursuing...

Teen Entrepreneur Launches Marine Science Scholarship to Empower Future Ocean Stewards

Captains Preferred Products, a Jacksonville-based marine supplier, is excited to announce the creation of its annual $1,000 Marine Science Scholarship. This scholarship is specifically designed to support college students pursuing...

Washing the console of a boat with a soapy sponge.

Boat Cleaning Basics: How to Clean Your Boat From Top to Bottom

Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a new boat owner, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know about cleaning your boat, inside and out.

Boat Cleaning Basics: How to Clean Your Boat From Top to Bottom

Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a new boat owner, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know about cleaning your boat, inside and out.

A sportsfisherman untangling trolling lures.

How to Get Lures Deeper When Trolling: Top Techniques for Success

Explore the most effective methods for getting your trolling lures deeper when saltwater fishing and learn how the pros reel in the big ones.

How to Get Lures Deeper When Trolling: Top Techniques for Success

Explore the most effective methods for getting your trolling lures deeper when saltwater fishing and learn how the pros reel in the big ones.

A polished speed boat cutting through the ocean.

How Long Does Ceramic Coating for Boats Last?

Discover how ceramic coatings protect your boat, the benefits of their use on different types of vessels, and how to extend their lifespan with proper maintenance.

How Long Does Ceramic Coating for Boats Last?

Discover how ceramic coatings protect your boat, the benefits of their use on different types of vessels, and how to extend their lifespan with proper maintenance.