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  • Boat Ownership

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    What is your current boat ownership status?

    I currently own a boat
    I'm considering buying my 1st boat
    I'm considering buying another boat
    Purchasing a boat is not in my plans

Learn

  • Compare Boats » 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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  • 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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  • Education is Key » more
    A great resource for developing your knowledge of water preparedness.

  • Discover some of the most important things to know before going out on the water.

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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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  • Protect Our Waters » 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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Blog

  • Top Rated Mobile Weather Tools» more
    Posted by Helena on August 27th, 2010

    The BoatUS Foundation recently tested and rated the top on-the-water weather services – everything from cellular phone text messaging to Sirius satellite weather on a chart plotter. The list includes the best iPhone app, Blackberry app, satellite weather tools and more.

  • Trip Planning Resources for Boaters» more
    Posted by Helena on August 16th, 2010

    TakeMeFishing.org recently teamed up with Marinalife – the leading online concierge and trip planning service for boaters - to help make your on-the-water outings hassle-free.

  • Keep an Eye to the Sky» more
    Posted by Stephanie on July 30th, 2010

    Whether you’re just getting started in boating or are a seasoned pro, it’s important to establish and follow a protocol for checking weather conditions before you head out. It’s also important that you know what to do if you get caught in bad weather.

Plan

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

  • Search thousands of 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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  • 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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  • Weather and the Elements » more
    When boating, it is possible to get caught unexpectedly in bad weather, encounter insects and spend too much time in the sun.

  • Learn how you can prepare for Mother Nature before you head out on the water.

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  • Downloads and Links » more
    Use this handy resource for even more information to help make your boating adventures safer and more fun.

  • Click your way to a variety of helpful links, free magazines and other information.

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