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!
Whether it’s on a hook, a pair of pliers, or some other piece of tackle, rust destroys both form and function of anything it gets ahold of. Here are some tips for preventing rust on your fishing tackle and tools and for addressing it when it does occur.
Comfortable seating is in short supply on many fishing boats. That’s fine when you’re actually fishing, but for family fun days, extra seats are a welcome addition. A pair of removable forward backrests made a world of difference on this flats boat.
Got ratty old carpet under the gunwales of your flats boat or poling skiff? Replace it yourself with custom-cut foam decking! Here’s how to measure your boat, remove your old carpet and glue, and install your new under-gunwale pads.
Even on today’s luxurious, fully loaded pontoon boats, there’s always room for customizations and upgrades. Check out our suggestions ranging from folding tables to fishing rod holders and grills to garbage can cabinets.
Sometimes a custom design project works out so well that the resulting part goes into production. This raised, multi-purpose table that drops into transom-mounted rod holders is a perfect example.
Today’s high-tech fishing scales have little in common with that old spring-loaded scale that slid around in the bottom of your dad’s tackle box accumulating rust. Here’s what they can do and why it matters.
Today’s inflatable water toys and accessories are light years ahead of the previous generation. But they also require better pumps. Here’s a boater’s guide to on-board air pumps, including the innovative new ATMOS built-in air station.
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.
