I’ve had a lot of experience at the helm of a boat and I’ve also experienced many different situations. These are my top 10 tips to make your boating better. #1 ALWAYS APPROACH SLOWLY WHEN DOCKING Time and time again I see people putting themselves, their...
In my 30 years of boating and attending boat shows, these are the biggest boat buying mistakes people make. BUYING TOO BIG OF A BOAT It’s easy to get caught up in the “bigger is better” mentality when looking for a boat. Large boats require more horsepower (often...
I took delivery of my new Hewes Redfisher 18 last weekend and couldn’t be happier with it! Although I’m still in the break-in period on the motor, I was able to drive it in varying conditions and at various speeds so I can provide some valuable feedback. Here’s a...
SHARING MY KNOWLEDGE I’ve always enjoyed giving advice to others about what boat to buy (in my other life I’d probably be a great boat salesman). The enjoyment of sharing my knowledge and seeing people enjoy their purchase has always been rewarding. As a...
Center Consoles Are Becoming More LuxuriousCenter console boats are the most popular type of boat on the water. They are a “do-everything” boat with an emphasis on fishing. That seems to be changing of late.VIEW OUR “BEST BOATS FOR FLORIDA” HEREThis...
Today’s new boats are both amazing and super expensive and, for many, dropping $50,000+ on a new, 20′ center console is unrealistic and impractical. For those people, buying a used boat is a great option. One boat that fits this category is a...