Good-Bye Summer

The end of summer is upon us.  “Back to School” ads are pervasive. Sadly, it is time to start thinking about boat winterizing.  The only thing that could be worse than the end of summer is returning next spring to find out that your boat winterization efforts were not...

Row Row Row Your Boat

Canoeing is a great outdoor activity.  Picture yourself slicing through the water in sync with your paddle strokes. You float on a peaceful lake with the wind at your back.  There is no motor to interfere with the serene environment of the lake or a flowing river. It...

Green Makes Blue

With each new generation you are seeing a more environmentally conscious population of people.  This is also true for those in the boating world.  There are things that boat owners can do to keep our rivers, lakes, and waterways clean and healthy. In shallow areas,...

Boats Go Green

With the rising price of gas, there is more focus on green boats, with talk of electric motors and hybrid similar to those in cars. Development of green boats is still in its infancy, but it could become a lucrative new segment of the boating industry. There have been...

Fueling Your Boating Life!

The typical boater only operates his or her vessel about 75 hours a season.  Nearly 95 percent of boats on the water today are less than 26’ in length. These crafts do not require exorbitant amounts of gas, so any impact would be negligible. In fact, 64 percent of...