Category Archives: Boats and Gear

How to Prepare your Boat for a Hurricane

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Administrator

Hurricane Irene may be old news, but hurricane season is far from over in the United States. Is your boat protected from severe storms? Use this checklist to reduce the risk of damage to your boat in the event of … Continue reading →

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Green Boat Repair Tips

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Administrator

Most green boaters understand the basic rules of being environmentally friendly. We don’t throw our garbage in the water and we don’t make it a habit of leaking oil and gas into the water. However, there are some aspects of … Continue reading →

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Green Energy Sources For Your Boat

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Administrator

Practice green boating by taking a closer look at your energy sources. Continue reading →

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Outfitting Your Boat The Green Way

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Administrator

Outfitting Your Boat The Green Way  The First Steps – You Have a Boat, Now What?   Where do I begin? If you thought the expensive part of boating was going to be buying your boat you are almost right. … Continue reading →

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How Big a Boat Do I Need?

Posted on April 4, 2008 by Administrator

How Big a Boat Do I Need? Like most boat questions, it depends. Small boats are fun, easy to handle, and relatively inexpensive if you do your homework before buying. Bigger costs more, especially with boats. As you move up in size you … Continue reading →

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Choosing The Right Boat – Introduction

Posted on March 27, 2008 by Administrator

Choosing The Right Boat – Introduction What is the right boat for you? Read any book or boating magazine on the subject and you will usually get the same answer; it depends. Choosing a boat is all about compromise. If … Continue reading →

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Choosing The Right Boat – Hull Materials & Used vs NewWhich Hull Material is Best?

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Administrator

Choosing The Right Boat – Hull Materials & Used vs NewWhich Hull Material is Best? Again, there is no single answer, but there are definitely some factors to consider. The boats afloat these days are primarily fiberglass, some form of … Continue reading →

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Sailboat or Powerboat?

Posted on March 8, 2008 by Administrator

Sailboat or Powerboat? From a purely green perspective this is a pretty stupid question. Which boat do you think will have a greater impact on the environment, one that relies on fossil fuels to move or one that doesn’t? SAILBOATS … Continue reading →

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