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    • Accessories Gear up: Boating essentials and upgrades
    • Activities No matter your passion, there’s a boat for you
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    • Boat Storage Options for storing your boat during and after the season
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Can You Go Fishing After a Heavy Rain?

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Fishing after rain can be excellent, but a heavy rain changes the strategy. Water clarity, current, temperature, and bait movement all shift quickly.

The Secrets of Tidal Fishing

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If you live (and fish) near the coast, you always have to be aware of (and plan around) the ebb and flow of tides. And what can make your fishing expedition even more challenging is that tides don’t just make the water go up and down, they actually change the feeding habits of the fish […]

Boat Camping: 5 Tips for Sleeping Onboard Your Boat

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Boat camping is a fun, memorable experience. Here are essential tips for safely sleeping onboard your boat.

5 Ways to Celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week

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National Fishing and Boating Week is a nationwide celebration of recreational fishing and boating, held annually during the first week of June. 

5 Ways to Raise Conservation-Minded Kid Boaters

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Ready to teach your kids about water conservation and green boating? Use our guide to educate your kids about eco-friendly, clean boating practices—including beach cleanups, ways to preserve our waterways, catch and release fishing, and shoreline erosion.

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How a personal watercraft can get you into the boating lifestyle

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One of the easiest and most fun ways to enjoy everything the water has to offer is by taking a ride on a personal watercraft (PWC).

Marine GPS For Boats: Understanding the Basics

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Using a Marine GPS (Global Positioning System) is usually the most efficient, easiest way to navigate a boat. Learn more about how to use your onboard or mobile GPS unit to determine your position, save waypoints, create routes, monitor speed, and set anchor alarms.

Powerboat Hardware

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All of the shiny (and not-so-shiny) stuff that’s bolted to your boat is called hardware. Fasteners are the screws, nuts and bolts that attach the various pieces of hardware to your boat. Due to their corrosion resistance, stainless steel fasteners are recommended over the bright-finish screws, bolts, and nuts from your local home-improvement store.

5 Smart Ways to Make Money With Your Boat

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You say you want to generate some revenue with your boat? There are more ways to make that happen than you might think. Learn more about how to get involved with peer-to-peer boat rentals, chartering your boat for money, or becoming an on-water vendor. 

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