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!
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. Read more about how Orlando Boat Sales increased value on Avalon-Tahoe Pontoons.
Part of what makes King Starboard such a versatile material for fabrication is the fact that it is impervious to UV, moisture, & salt. Unlike gelcoated fiberglass, and other materials, Starboard will never fade, rot, corrode, or delaminate.
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.
Are you considering Lexan or Plexiglass for a marine application? Listen to our team discuss the benefits of Acrylic vs. Polycarbonate for different marine projects.
The capacity to charge portable electronics is a convenience on a practical necessity on a boat these days. Everyone who comes aboard your boat will have a phone along. The gizmos will need juice!
There’s something thrilling and intimidating about venturing out on your boat for the first time. With some planning and preparation, your first trip offshore can be safe and fun. This third part concerns ways to make your boat safer.
Need to replace a deck or transom but don’t know what thickness of Coosa Board to use? Tune in for expert advice when using Coosa Board for your project from our team!
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.
Are you looking for a material for your boat project that won't discolor in sunlight? Watch this video to learn why King Starboard might be the perfect solution.
There are many brands of marine foam decking in the market. You might assume, given the obvious similarities between not only the products themselves but even their names, that they’re all fundamentally the same stuff — But you’d be wrong.
As is often the case, the owner found that the changing room just wasn’t very practical. Family and friends simply wore swimsuits under their street clothes if they thought they might want to get in the water.
Replacing an old deck hatch on your boat? Learn about the different options available when replacing or adding an aluminum framed boat deck hatch. We discuss the pros and cons of replacing deck hatches on your boat.
Whether you are simply replacing an old door on your boat or improving accessibility with a new or larger opening, a new boat door can enhance not only the functionality but also the look of your boat.
Over the past eight years, Luke Taylor had replaced the lights on his bass boat trailer twice, with the same inexpensive incandescent lights it was originally equipped with. This spring, he decided to take a different approach dropping a bit more money on a set of LED lights in higher-quality housings.
If you’ve ever stalked redfish, bonefish, permit or other skinny water predators, you know how spooky they are. Because of that, designers of poling skiffs work hard to make their boats quiet by eliminating so-called “hull slap.”
Trying to maximize the storage space on your boat? Listen to our team discuss tips on how you can make the most of your shallow storage spaces with rod boxes and tilt-out units.
When Louis And Megan Caruso purchased their 2005 Silverton 42 Convertible, Sweptaway, from the original owner last year, they inherited a minor dilemma along with her: a small, non-functioning icemaker in the cockpit.
Are your boat scuppers worn out and need to be replaced? Listen to our team discuss what you need to know about replacing the scupper flaps on your boat!
For better or worse, upgrading your home dock just isn’t as much fun as upgrading your boat. Boats are sexy; docks are utilitarian. The impact, though, in terms of added convenience, function and safety, can be even greater.
In the first part of this three-part series, we discussed boat requirements, trip planning, and preparation. This section addresses safety gear that can save your boat or your life in the event something goes wrong.
Many people feel they can never have enough rod holders on their boats. The question comes up, "what angle do I use and why do I pick a 0-degree versus a 15 versus a 30-degree rod holder?"
A clean boat is a beautiful thing, but the dizzying array of boat cleaning products on the market today may have you reaching for dish soap. You’ll get better results from using appropriate cleaners, waxes, and protectants.