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!
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.
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.
It’s tough to imagine a better low-key, family-and-friends boating activity than scalloping on Florida’s west coast. Harvesting scallops is challenging enough to be fun but easy enough for kids and adults. Make sure you have all the right gear for your next adventure!
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.
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!
Is there any boat accessory more useful and versatile than the good ol’ 5-gallon bucket? Nothing is perfect, though, and there’s always room for improvement — even with a 5-gallon bucket. Here are a few ways to make yours even better!
Tell the truth — how many different knots do you use boating? For most boaters, the answer is two or maybe three. Knots are fun to learn, and knowing a handful of simple ones can come in very handy when something unexpected happens!
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.
Adding a swim platform and ladder to an outboard or I/O-powered boat is well within the abilities of the average do-it-yourselfer, but it does require some careful forethought and planning. Here we go over the mounting location, ways to use your platform, and some additional considerations to keep in mind when shopping for swim platforms.
Good old aluminum jon boats have a lot going for them as fishing boats. They’re tough, roomy, inexpensive and easy to transport. Jon boats are blank canvases, ready to be built out to meet your specific needs. Adding a casting deck, rod holders, and tackle storage are all easy upgrades for the DIY'er!
There is no real estate more prime for tackle storage than the aft side of the leaning post. Unfortunately, many boat builders don’t really maximize leaning post space. We have a variety of solutions to make the most of this often unused space!
There aren’t many absolutes when it comes to boat rigging. But here’s one thing that’s certain: if your electrical system doesn’t include a battery disconnect or selector switch, you need to add one!
Docking a boat in rough conditions isn't as hard as you may think. Here, are a few simple rules and concepts about the wind and/or current. Learn those, and you can then use them to adapt to each unique situation!
Fishing pontoons are made, not born. All of those basic fishing boat features — rod and tackle storage, bait and live wells, trolling motor rigging, and so on — have to be added. Among your first priorities should be a convenient, secure place to stow rods where they’re easily accessible.
Tilt-out units are a great way to add storage in tight spots like transoms, gunwales, and consoles. Check out things to consider when shopping for a tilt-out storage unit on your boat.
Thinking about adding new electronics or repowering? Here we go over the three considerations to make when upgrading or replacing the dash panel on your boat.
We get it, winter is over and you're itching to get back on the water! Here are some tips on what you should be doing this spring to put more fish in the boat.
Tracking down some of the fastest fish in the ocean can be a feat. The key is to find, approach and follow the birds. They're the ones that will lead you to the tuna!
