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!
In my early days of owning boats, “maintenance” was another word for “repair.” Today, I look forward to November, when I spend a week or more going through my annual maintenance routines and bringing my boat back up to “new.”
If you use your boat in saltwater, tidal fluctuations can have a major impact on your activities. Understanding what the tide will do during your day on the water is an essential part of keeping yourself, your passengers and your boat safe.
Before we start with our list of must-have boating accessories, let’s define what we’re talking about — we don’t consider essential equipment like your anchor or dock lines to be “accessories.” Instead, we’re defining “boat accessories” as non-essential upgrades that make days on the water easier and/or more fun.
If you’re a veteran boater, you’ve probably experienced the massive — and rather sudden — increase in new boat owners since 2019. The question is, what can we do about it? The way we consistently react to a situation will affect how that situation evolves over time.
Running jet boats on rocky, fast-moving rivers like those found in the Pacific Northwest is a very different experience from the lake, bay, and ocean boating most of us are familiar with. That's why Miller needed a secure, heavy-duty phone holder added to his console.
Many boaters don’t realize just how many places on their boats aluminum and stainless come in close contact. Products like Ultra Teg-Gel helps prevent corrosion between dissimilar metals... so where should it be used?
The fact is, if you buy quality, mid-priced saltwater rods and reels, they are pretty darned tough. Knowing what to avoid, what to do daily, and what to do on a periodic basis will minimize your maintenance time and maximize the longevity — and looks — of your equipment.
Fire extinguisher requirements for recreational boats are easy enough to look up online, but it’s worth discussing them in a little more depth. Let’s take a closer look at how fire extinguishers on boats are stored, maintained, and used.
Central Florida boaters, WINTER IS COMING. Okay, to be fair, it’s not really that big a deal. It’s not like we have to winterize. The fact is that there’s plenty of fun stuff to do on the water during our “winter.” Here are a few suggestions.
Boating- and fishing-related nonprofit organizations play several important roles. In time for Giving Tuesday, here’s a quick overview of what these nonprofits do and how your donation can help.
When it’s time to replace the flooring in your boat, you’ve got more choices than you might expect. Here are five important questions to ask that will help you choose the best boat flooring.
Battery technology has progressed by leaps and bounds over the past 15 years. Still, there are some general guidelines to help you understand how long your batteries should last and to extend that lifespan as much as possible.
The terms “transom” and “stern” are often used interchangeably, but they have distinctly different meanings. So what is a boat transom? Read this article to find out!
Learn about the best tackle box options for different fishing styles and why! Get the most out of your angling experience with this Boat Outfitters guide.
Navigation lights turning off or on by themselves. Water collecting out of nowhere in the bilge... If you didn’t know better, you might wonder if your boat was … you know, possessed. This article discusses how to get rid of the spooky boat problems.
Metro Boating sells more Blackjack bay boats than anyone else in the country. Being higher-end boats, Metro offers custom options & additional accessories to their customers. Read how Boat Outfitters helped make Metro Boating the nation's top Blackjack dealer.
Sea Hunt boats are wildly popular for good reason. Sea Hunt owners purchase lots of parts and materials from Boat Outfitters to customize their boats. This article highlights 5 of the coolest upgrades.
Whether you have a new boat or an older one, it doesn’t take long for “gremlins” to start to appear. Boat owners learn quickly to deal with these issues and know that planned maintenance is always more enjoyable than unplanned repairs.
Taking your dog on the boat can be a lot of fun. Just a bit of forethought and planning can make it a better experience. Here are a few tips for a pleasant and safe day on the water with four-legged friends.
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 with saltwater boating?
Prior to purchasing my boat, I knew the deck had some soft spots and would need to be replaced within a few years. Read this article to learn more about replacing a wood-core deck with Coosa board.
This article discusses the case for aluminum vs. zinc anodes for boats. Any metal exposed to the corrosive effects of saltwater will eventually succumb without some sort of maintenance and protection.