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Boating On The Silver River in Silver Springs
Recently, I trailered my Hewes Redfisher to Ocala and visited the Silver River. What an amazing experience it was! WHY THE SILVER RIVER? I've heard stories from other boaters about how beautiful the Silver River is and that really peaked my interest. The River is...
The Advantages of Living in a Community with a Private Boat Ramp
Living on the water is a dream for many. For those who can’t afford that lifestyle or want something slightly different, the next best thing is living in a community with a private boat ramp. Sure, living on the water has lots of advantages however, it also has some...
Empty Kelly Park – COVID Creates an Opportunity
Recently, I had the rare opportunity to visit an empty Kelly Park at Rock Springs. The reason for its emptiness was because the park was closed to swimmers due to COVID. Initially, I was going to turn around however, the more I thought about it, the more I realized...
Classic Boston Whaler Montauk Boat Review
The Classic Boston Whaler Montauk is the most popular boat that Boston Whaler has ever built. In this post I review the Montauk I've had since I was 16 years old. MODEL INFO The "Classic" Montauk is defined as any model built between 1976 and 1998. After 1998...
Boating on the Butler Chain of Lakes
Recently, I had the pleasure of boating on the Butler chain of lakes in the Orlando area. It's a beautiful area that consists of 13 lakes and a shoreline that is lined with natural preserves and magnificent homes. Read on to learn more. LOCATION The Butler chain of...
The Best Florida Residential Islands Only Accessible by Boat
Florida has many residential islands but only a few are accessible by boat. Below are the best ones that make this distinguished list. NORTH CAPTIVA ISLAND Located just north of Captiva and Sanibel on the Gulf Coast, North Captiva Island is a spectacular place with...
The Ten Most Quaint Beach Towns in Florida
Beach towns are a dime a dozen in the state of Florida. However, there are a few that stand out for being especially quaint. These are the ten most quaint beach towns in Florida. ANNA MARIA ISLAND Located at the southern entrance to Tampa Bay, Anna Maria Island...
Boat Ride to Jewfish Key Sandbar
The Jewfish Key sandbar is one of my favorite places to visit by boat in the Sarasota area. Crystal clear water, tropical scenery and a fun crowd is what makes this place special. THE JOURNEY The boat ride from Little Sarasota Bay to the Jewfish Key sandbar is...
The Best Florida Marinas to Hand Feed Huge Fish
Hand feeding huge fish is a fun thing to do and Florida has some of the best marinas to do it. If you're interested in doing this yourself, below are the best ones to visit. ROBBIE'S (Islamorada) No doubt, Robbie’s is the most famous marina for feeding huge fish. ...
The Top 3 Ways to Buy and Sell a Boat
You know the saying, "the best days for boaters are when they buy and sell their boat". This article details the top 3 ways to accomplish that. ON YOUR OWN The most preferred way to buy or sell a boat is on your own. This includes, word of mouth, friends or family,...
The Top 5 Benefits of a Beach Cruiser Bike
There are many benefits to owning a beach cruiser bike. Not only do they have great style but they do many things well. Here are their top 5 benefits. #1 COMFORT Beach cruisers are very comfortable to ride. Unlike so many other bikes, their upright position, soft...
The Top 5 Classic Boston Whalers to Buy Used
During the ’80s, Boston Whaler made some of the best boats ever. Safety, simplicity, versatility, practicality, and quality were trademarks of these boats. Sadly, these boats are no longer built, but fortunately, they make some of the best-used boats ever. Classic...
How to Apply Boat Registration Numbers Like a Pro
One of the simplest things you can do to make your boat look good is to properly apply your boat registration numbers so they're spaced correctly and perfectly straight. Below are the details on how to do that. TAKE PRIDE A nice boat with perfect registration numbers...
Kayaking the Amazing Weeki Wachee River
I finally got the chance to visit The Weeki Wachee River recently. It is the one of the most amazing rivers I've ever seen! MY VISIT I rented a kayak at Weeki Wachee State Park and explored the 5.5 miles of river to Rogers Park. It was an incredible experience and one...
The 5 Best Florida Springs to Visit by Boat
When boating during the the summer, a Florida freshwater spring offers an amazing reprieve from the heat. These are the 5 best Florida freshwater springs to visit by boat. #1 THREE SISTERS (CRYSTAL RIVER) Located in beautiful Crystal River, Three Sisters Spring is my...
The Best Florida Beaches for Crystal Clear Water
Florida has almost 700 miles of beautiful beaches and, although all are great, these are the best ones for crystal clear water. FIRST, WHY SO CLEAR? There are scientific reasons why some water is clearer than others. For instance, sediments, upwelling and wave action...
The 10 Best Places to Boat in Florida
Recently, I wrote a post for Discover Boating about the 10 best places to boat in Florida. As I was writing it I was reminded of how amazing and diverse our state truly is. ONE STATE, MANY EXPERIENCES Despite all the locations being in Florida, each location is...
The Best Driftwood Beaches in Florida
Florida has some amazing driftwood beaches scattered throughout the state. These are the best ones that I've visited. BONEYARD BEACH & BLACKROCK BEACH Located on Big Talbot Island, Boneyard Beach and Blackrock Beach are right next to each other. This is one of the...
