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).

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.

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.

Laptops are dead. The trend now-and it's a fast growing one-is to access and share information via your smart phone using 3G mobile networking technology

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. 

Boat taxes and deductions are a hot topic among current and prospective boat owners. Our boat tax guide can help navigate you through topics such as boats as a second home or business, charter boats, boat donations, and property taxes.

Looking for a great place to throw your next party or social gathering? Look no further than your boat. A boat can serve as a fantastic setting for your next big bash, business entertainment party, or intimate dinner party. There are tens of locations to entertain in and near Michigan, so no matter what your're looking for...you'll find it here.

Nearly 2,700 miles of fishing line has been recycled in one year through the BoatU.S. Foundation's Reel In and Recycle Program.

The start of water ski season, a glorious time of year when anything is possible. A new PB (personal best) on the course, a new barefoot trick, the first trip off a jump — it’s all within reach. The time when an injury, a boat breakdown or the kids’ busy activities schedule have not yet shattered the illusion of skiing several days a week. Excited yet? From proper pulling position to adjusting your gear, here’s what you need to know to start the season ahead of the curve. By Dan Schutte