The Boat For You

  • Experience Explorer » more
    What’s your vision of life on the water? Freshwater or saltwater fishing? Waterskiing, wakeboarding or tubing?

  • Boating with the whole family? Entertaining? There is a great variety of boating experiences. Let us help you clarify your vision and take you to the next step in making it real.

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  • Compare Boats » more
    There are many types of boats appropriate for specific activities. Compare a variety of them to find the right one for you.

  • Use our Boating Comparison Tool to explore in detail the various aspects of the most common recreational boat types.

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  • Buy Smart » more
    How much boat do you really need? Find out what you should know before you buy, so you can make a smart purchase.

  • We're glad you asked these questions! It just so happens that we have gathered resources that make answering them a breeze.

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  • Hauling Your Boat » more
    Find out what it takes to haul your boat safely from home to the launch. And back again.

  • We provide the information you need to get your boat moving to that ideal stretch of water.

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  • Storage and Maintenance » more
    Guarantee the longevity and proper functioning of your boat. Learn the fundamentals of boat care. Create a seasonal maintenance schedule.

  • Read our boat storage tips. Be good to your boat and your boat will be good to you for many years to come.

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Plan Your Trip

  • Places to Boat » more
    Use our interactive map to research fantastic places to boat anywhere in the United States.

  • Search more than 9,000 bodies of water for boating facilities, all the specifics on local fishing, and area amenities and resources.

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  • Register Your Boat » more
    When you register your boat, you’re doing your part in sustaining resources that promote safe and responsible use of our nation’s waters.

  • Your registration dollars also help pay for things like marinas, boat ramps, lake clean-up and much more.

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  • Go Prepared » more
    Get the right gear before you head out. Find out exactly what you need to best enjoy your time out on the water.

  • Print them, take them on your trip or keep them with your boat.

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  • Boat Like a Pro » more
    Operating your boat responsibly can keep everyone safe on the lake. Learn more about safe boat handling, anchoring and gas saving tips.

  • As for the second, we have gathered tips on boat handling, anchoring, gas saving, and how to operate your boat responsibly.

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  • Boat Safely » more
    Know what to do and what not to do out on the water, before you leave the shore.

  • Here you will find a variety of tips and resources for safely getting the most out of your boating experience.

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  • Boat Environmentally » more
    Learn how to make simple day-to-day changes in how you operate and maintain your vessel to help protect our valuable water resources.

  • Simple day-to-day changes in how we operate and maintain our vessels go a long way in protecting our valuable water resources.

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