If you're tired of using a simple trash bag tied to your boat's rail, you must check out this video! Our team discusses a variety of trash can storage options, from Yeti 5-gallon bucket toppers to custom solutions like tilt-out boxes and more.
It’s one of the first questions you’re likely to consider while shopping for a boat: Aluminum or fiberglass? Fiberglass has a couple of clear advantages. But aluminum has come a long way in aesthetics and performance.
The first-time purchase of a new — or new-to-you — boat opens the door to a whole new world of experiences and adventures, a world many people never get to experience.
There’s a lot that can go wrong when you leave your boat in the water overnight, especially if you don’t do it often. A little advance preparation can ensure that you and your boat have a good, stress-free night, even when the weather and tide are working against you.
The ideal bottom for fishing and diving usually isn’t nice hard sand. Instead, it tends to be rocks, reefs, or wrecks, all of which make it difficult to get your anchor to set and retrieved! Here we go over everything you need to know for anchoring in these settings.
Download an app, connect your phone to your trolling motor, and now your phone is a $1,000 trolling motor remote that’s not clipped to a belt loop and can slide off the gunnel in 200 feet of water with your digital wallet and every picture ever of your kids growing up, all at the same time. Your trolling motor remote backs up to the cloud every night, of course — right? Progress. What a time to be alive.
As new boat sales cool across the nation in the wake of the pandemic boom, dealers are again looking for innovative ways to differentiate themselves and to boost and diversify revenue. Offering unique, custom-quality upgrades at the time of purchase ticks all those boxes, providing dealers a valuable upsell opportunity and an easy way to make their boats stand out from the competition.
Looking for a simple and cost-effective way to accessorize your boat? Listen to our team discuss some options for boating & fishing accessories that require no installation. From fillet tables to entertainment stations, there are plenty of options for those looking to make the most of their next trip on the water.
There are a few boat upgrades out there that are simply no-brainers — universally beneficial, inexpensive, easy to do, and with virtually no downsides. Trading the carpeting on your trailer’s bunks for King Starboard bunk slides falls into that category.
When most of us think of upgrading our boats, we tend to think of the big-ticket stuff. The small upgrades often have the biggest impact, since they tend to address the minor issues that inconvenience or annoy you every day. Here are 8 of our favorite easy, low-cost, high-impact quality-of-life upgrades.
If you’ve been boating long enough, you’ve probably experienced the nightmare boating scenario. It’s 5:30 a.m. and there’s an unusually long line of boats at the ramp waiting to drop in. When it comes to boating, there are some easy ways to ensure that every trip goes smoothly.
Although the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) is first and foremost a trade show for the fishing industry, it’s also a great place to see new innovations in boats and boating.
If you have a father in your life who owns a boat, it’s a pretty safe bet that for Father’s Day he’d like something boat-related! You’ll need to look for a gift that can work with almost any boat and requires little or no effort to install.
Almost any trailerable boat can be launched solo with the right gear and preparations. Launching solo can be a little tricky, so here are some tips and tricks to make it easy and stay safe. These tips also make your launching process quicker, something you and your fellow boaters will appreciate!
We've all seen the videos of the unknowingly annoying "boat ramp champ", save yourself from being "that guy"! That's why we put together a collection of the things to keep in mind so you can be the one laughing, not the one being laughed at.
Considering gas prices these days, it’s worth trying to make the best of a bad situation by taking some simple steps to improve your boat’s fuel efficiency. Over the course of a season, even a few tenths of a mile per gallon can add up!
The fact is that very few recreational boaters know much of anything about the maritime “rules of the road,” described in the official Coast Guard publication, but there are a few basic right of way concepts any responsible boaters should know by heart!
Watch as we answer the question, “Why is it so difficult to find replacement boat parts for my boat?”. We also provide some insight on how to find exact replacement boat parts.
If you love boating and fishing, winter can be a tough time to try to enjoy a day on the water. The right equipment and clothing can help, but no matter how high quality your gear is, being bundled up just makes everything tougher.
Join our team as they discuss tips on how to prepare your boat and dock for a hurricane. Whether your boat is on land or in the water, learn how to keep your boat safe.
As a focal point of activity on your boat, the helm is a natural spot for customizations and upgrades. Let’s take a look at the main categories of console/helm customizations and the products available to meet your needs.
A clean boat is a beautiful thing, but the multitude of cleaning products available today can be daunting. The almost dizzying array of boat cleaning products on the market today may have you reaching for the dish soap, but you’ll get better results from your effort by using appropriate cleaners, waxes and protectants.
One of the best things about a boat is its versatility. Often, what makes a boat good at what it does has less to do with the boat’s intrinsic design, and more to do with accessories. There are a wide variety of mounts that allow you to quickly transform your boat with ease.
To understand how we’re different, you need to know how Boat Outfitters grew out of a larger company called Teak Isle, whose primary business is supplying boat builders with OEM parts like inset tackle box and drawer units, hatches and doors, dash and switch panels, swim platforms and ladders, cabinetry, and fishing rod and tool holders.
Even though major storms are a relatively predictable reality, many boaters get a nasty surprise when they find themselves on the wrong side of the impact zone. You can avoid a great deal of frustration — and cost — by recognizing the common myths that many boat owners fall into.
Summer can be a brutal time to be out on the water, particularly in southern regions, where the “dog days” of July and August offer little breeze and blazing heat. An entirely different world exists on the water when the sun goes down — cooler temperatures, glassy water and the peaceful serenity that many boaters crave.
Apart from being a convenient way to look at a lot of new boats at once, boat shows are a great way to look at everything to do with boating — from dock lines to insurance. Let’s take a look at some notable boat shows around the country.
Let’s look at a good, old-fashioned family fun day at the sandbar, island or boat-in beach. Yes, you need sunscreen. But here are a few more things you might not have thought of that will make your day easier, safer and more fun.
Looking to pimp out your Yeti Cooler? Our team discusses the different accessories available you can add to your cooler. From rod holders and drink holders to cutting boards and foam pads, we have what you've been looking for.
You’ve got a boat. Will you ever need to book a fishing guide or charter a boat again? There will be occasions when it’s just nice to put the whole shebang in someone else’s hands.
There is nothing more exciting than purchasing your first boat. Whether that boat is “showroom new” or just new to you, the anticipation of your maiden voyage as “captain” is hard to beat.
In most of the U.S., boating season is winding down, which means it’s time to start thinking about winterizing. And, unless your boat spends the winter indoors, one of the most important aspects of winterizing is covering it tightly to keep out rain, snow, ice, fall leaves, and other undesirables.
Docking a boat in rough conditions isn't as hard as you may think. Here, we go over a few simple rules and concepts that govern tight-quarters maneuvering in the wind and/or current. Learn those, and you can then use them to adapt to each unique situation!
Tell the truth — how many different knots do you use boating? For most boaters, the answer is two or maybe three, counting a cleat hitch. Still, knots are fun to learn, and knowing just a handful of simple ones can come in very handy when something unexpected happens!
With little or no mechanical know-how, you can perform a few simple checks that will tell you a lot about the condition of the engine(s). Here we look at five key things to check on used outboard engines before making a purchase.
The arrival of the rotomolded cooler about 15 years ago has turned the portable icebox into durable, multi-purpose gear as an expanding range of functionality-extending accessories hits the market. Here are some ideas for putting your cooler to work!
Floatation, propulsion, sunscreen, drink holders. That’s as close as you can get to a list of universal concerns for boaters, though the order varies according to how long it has been since the last canned beverage slid off the gunwale and into the drink.
If you’re planning to keep your boat on the water as far into the season as you can, you want to start thinking ahead. Cold, like pain, can be difficult to remember accurately.
We live in the Golden Age of Pontoons, at no previous time in human history has man had access to cooler pontoons, or more comfortable pontoons, or better beverage storage options on pontoons.
Boat accessories can be tough to choose and buy. Fortunately, there are still plenty of boat-related goodies that are virtually universal and require little or no installation work, making them easy to choose and buy, even for non-boaters.
Most of what goes wrong on the water can be prevented by either attentive maintenance or attentive piloting. But things do go sideways now and then. Screws get loose.
Problem: Your hand slowly going numb while you dig blindly through the ice in a partially opened cooler under your leaning post for that last decent beer mixed in with your brother-in-law’s Natty Lights.
From the Great Lakes to the Florida Keys and East Coast sounds to Western reservoirs, boaters gravitate to places they can anchor or beach together. For boaters in Central Florida, there are lots of fun options in both saltwater and freshwater, ranging from famous party spots to closely guarded secrets. Here are a few worth checking out.
Sure, your leaning post does everything that’s listed in the job description — it provides you with a spot to lean at the helm and a little bit of bulk storage under the cushion. With a bit of innovative thinking and a few carefully selected accessories, you can turn your aluminum frame leaning post into a multi-function fishing and driving station.
A fiberglass leaning post on a center console fishing boat serves two distinct purposes. On the forward side, it’s part of the helm station. On the aft side, it’s part of the cockpit and serves, as a rod rack, tackle/rigging center, and/or livewell. Here are six DIY upgrades to optimize this primmest of prime real estate.
United States Coast Guard documentation is just for yachts and commercial vessels, right? Well, although it’s true that most documented vessels are large and/or commercial boats, there’s nothing that prevents documenting smaller recreational boats.
With the advent of powerful LED lights, many boaters have upgraded their boats with additional lighting systems to improve both aesthetics and functionality. These lights are relatively inexpensive, easy to install, and simple to wire, making them increasingly popular, but there are a few things to know if you are considering adding these to your boat.
This article discusses the two most popular questions regarding pontoon boats in saltwater: can pontoons stand up to the saltwater environment, and second, can they stand up to the rougher conditions associated with saltwater boating?
