It's National Safe Boating Week. Are life jackets a part of your boating experience?...

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Saturday (May 19, 2012) was the first day of National Safe Boating Week, ...

Jeff Hemmel reviewed this new for 2012 fishable cruiser from Boston Whaler, and he says it stays true to their unsinkable heritage. From the review team at Boats.com. Read Jeff’s detailed 2012 Boston Whaler 315 Conquest Boat Test Notes Transcript of Boats.com’s Video Boat Review Old salts ...

There are a lot of great spring boat shows this weekend, including SailQuest in Connecticut...

Today at the SailQuest boat show in Milford, CT. © Andrew Canepari / Nautical Sites Media SailQuest. MarinaFest. Which one is the best?

The ...

Here’s a Video Boat Review from the Boats.com review team of the Starcraft Starfish. Reviewer Lenny Rudow calls it a “family-friendly fishing platform.” Read Lenny’s Starcraft Starfish 176 Boat Test Notes Video Boat Review Transcript There’s only one thing I love more than ...

Before you buy, look into some of the less obvious costs of ownership.

This week's marine product review on the Daily Boater really shines... 
 
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One of the most dreaded boat chores is waxing. Every spring the debate is whether or not to pay ...

Captain John recalls a little trip he once took up the coast...

Guest blog by Captain John
Captain John Jamieson, a regular contributor to the Daily Boater, is author of Seamanship Secrets and publisher of the popular boating education website SkipperTips.com


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Vin Pica discusses THE RULES - and when to break them to prevent a collision at sea...

Guest blog by Vincent Pica
Chief of Staff, First District, Southern Region (D1SR)
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary

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This week's Boat Galley article helps you make smart decisions when outfitting your galley...

Guest blog by Carolyn Shearlock
Carolyn Shearlock, author of The Boat Galley, appears weekly on the Daily Boater with tips for getting the most out of your boat's kitchen.

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Have you begun your spring prep? It may be tough if spring fever has not hit you just yet.

Forget brunch. This Mother's Day weekend you'll find boat shows, power boat races and nautical festivals around the world...

Mom, meet Miss Geico. Photo from a recent boat show in CT, © Andrew Canepari / Nautical Sites Media

What ...

Editor’s Note: Pontoon boats are providing fresh competition for the decked boat market, with new hull configurations that rival v-hulls in performance and handling while still offering plenty of space for a party. To find out more, watch this Boats.com video boat review. Read Jeff’s 2012 ...

This week's Daily Boater marine product review keeps it simple, sailor... 
 

In the latest installment of the Daily Boater Marine Product Review, Mark Sutton of MarineProductReviews.com reminds us that sometimes it's the simplest items that are the best to have on board. ...

Vin Pica discusses THE RULES, and the basics of preventing collisions on the water...

Guest blog by Vincent Pica
Chief of Staff, First District, Southern Region (D1SR)
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary

Photo © Andrew Canepari / Nautical ...

This week's Boat Galley article takes a deeper look at stainless steel on your boat...

Guest blog by Carolyn Shearlock
Carolyn Shearlock, author of The Boat Galley, appears weekly on the Daily Boater with tips for getting the most out of your boat's kitchen.

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If you're getting excited for the 34th America's Cup, or want to reflect on the Cup's history, today's edition of America's Cup Uncovered is for you...



Here's a synopsis of this week's show courtesy of www.americascup.com...

This week on America's Cup Uncovered ...

There are a bunch of boat shows this weekend, and many of them are destined to be classic...



Big boat shows are fantastic for seeing the latest and greatest in boating conveniences, stuffed into fiberglass hulls and plastic cockpits, sitting rail to rail inside an enormous convention ...

Check out the latest edition of World on Water, Episode 71, for May 4, 2012...


We know we're a day early, but you can watch this again tomorrow. If it's Friday on the Daily Boater, it is time to take a look at the week's sailing action! Here's what's happening on today's ...

Editor’s Note: The Boats.com video boat review team looks over a fishing boat that updates an old school steering approach: the tiller. Read Charles’ Crestliner 1750 Pro Tiller Boat Test Notes When I was a kid, you sat in the back of a fishing boat with your left hand on the motor. Steering ...

Daily Boater's marine product review is back with a look at Sperry’s new shock-reducing technology...

The hot sun and constant running around you do on a boat are obvious sources of fatigue on board. But have you ever considered how much of a toll the vibrations from the engine as well ...