There's a lot to learn when it comes to boating and fishing, and we're here to help! Over our 40+ years in the marine industry, we have collected a wealth of knowledge that can help with your next adventure or project. Here are some helpful resources to help make the most of your time on the water!
For DIYers, fiberglass coring can get confusing. Here’s a quick guide to the basic core options and a comparison of two especially popular choices with significantly different characteristics — Coosa composite board and NidaCore honeycomb panels.
What does your perfect coastal boating destination look like? We picked our top 5 in the U.S., including destinations in Florida, the Mid-Atlantic, New England, the Pacific Northwest and Southern California. Start planning!
With a new, all-composite structural grid installed in their 1978 SeaCamper project, it was time for RV and travel bloggers Danielle and Tommy to fabricate a new floor for the cabin using Coosa composite board.
Chances are that you can thank someone from your early years for your love of fishing and boating. If so, you should be paying that gift forward to the next generation. Here are some tips from a father of five.
Out of the thousands of boating lakes in America, how do you narrow it down to the top 5? It’s an impossible task, but we did the best we could, finally settling on great destinations in almost every region of the country.
One of the few things Tamsin Hall and Sidney Parris didn’t love about their WorldCat 295CC was the open storage bins recessed into the cockpit sides. So they worked with Boat Outfitters on a custom tackle storage unit for the same cutout.
Various types of coring are widely used in boat building to make fiberglass panels lighter and stiffer. Here’s what you need to know about one choice: thermoplastic honeycomb core, commonly called Nida-Core.
Your goal in outfitting your boat with safety equipment should be keeping you and your crew safe, not just complying with the law. What additional safety equipment you’ll need depends on how and where you use your boat.
Adopting a flexible tackle storage system based on swappable trays that are properly pre-organized ensures that you can customize your tackle box, bag or pack for the specific mission ahead.
A properly used VHF radio will get you help faster, from fellow boaters and/or the Coast Guard or other responders. However, the actual range of VHF radio depends in large part on the height of its antenna. Here’s why.
The newest project for RV and travel bloggers Danielle and Tommy of Instagram’s popular “Slow Car Fast Home” is restoring a 1978 SeaCamper trailerable houseboat. See how they rebuilt the structural grid with Coosa composite board.
A raw water washdown pump is one of those things that, once you have it, you’ll wonder how you ever got by without it. Every application is different, so we can’t offer step-by-step instructions, but here are some guidelines and considerations for installing a washdown pump on your boat.
Sea Hunt’s Gamefish series is hugely popular for good reason: these 25-, 27- and 30-foot center consoles are ready to fish right out of the box, easy on the eyes, and represent an exceptional value in their class. Still, there are upgrades to improve the functionality of these boats.
Uncover the secrets behind hull staining and explore the dilemma of whether to treat the symptoms or address the root cause. Read more about acid-based hull cleaners and how to revitalize your boat's shine.
Your boat’s steering wheel may not be the first thing someone notices when they step aboard. But your choice of steering wheel is incredibly important. Here are a few important things to consider when choosing a new steering wheel for your boat.
Anchors only have one simple job: keeping boats from drifting. So why are there so many different designs? Here’s your guide to the most common anchor styles and what each of them does best.
Gas shocks wearing out? The good news is they’re super-easy to remove and replace. The bad news is finding the right replacement can be challenging. Here’s how.
Chances are you’ve seen and heard the initials ABYC in a lot of places without thinking too much about it. But who exactly is the American Boat & Yacht Council, what do they do, and why should you care?
Reading a fish finder is a bit like reading the stars. There’s a whole lot of information in there, but interpreting it can be mysterious and daunting. Here are some tips on how to read a fish finder.
Haulover Inlet near Miami has become internet-famous over the last few years for its standing waves and chaotic traffic. But it’s just one of roughly 20 inlets on Florida’s Atlantic coast. We rank them all from serene to scary.
There are a lot of misconceptions about trim tabs that cause people to avoid using them to their full potential or installing them altogether. Properly used, trim tabs can save gas, smooth out chop and give you and your guests a much more comfortable ride.
It’s a question that’s asked again and again on boating-related forums and social media groups: What’s the difference between King Starboard and garden-variety high-density polyethylene (HDPE)?
This year, Boat Outfitters partnered with Major League Fishing pro and 2023 Toyota Series champion Christian Greico to field test a variety of new bass-specific products, many of which are now available to consumers.
It’s easy to assume that anybody who rents a boat is a new boater. But experienced boaters rent boats for all kinds of reasons. Whatever the reason, if you’re an experienced boater or boat owner considering renting a boat, this article is for you.