10 Best Boat Safety Equipment Essentials
05/29/2026
A calm forecast can turn fast on the water. One summer squall, a fouled prop, or a simple slip on deck is all it takes to
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Boat Maintenance Checklist for Every Season
05/28/2026
A dead battery at the ramp, a bilge pump that quits when you need it, or cracked fuel lines halfway through tarpon season – most of
How to Buy a Used Boat Without Regret
05/26/2026
By BMC William Balcerski, USCG (ret.) / Founder, Boatsman’s.com With new boat prices skyrocketing, recent trends show that more people are keeping, restoring, and maintaining older
Every Day Is a Training Day: A Lesson I Learned the Hard Way
05/19/2026
By BMC William Balcerski, USCG (ret.) / Founder, Boatsman’s.com “Every day is a training day.”“You’re only as strong as your crew.” I used to hear these
How Ethanol Fuel Damage Hurts Your Boat
08/30/2026
Long lines at the gas station for ethanol-free gas with boats. But why? A boat that ran cleanly last month can suddenly stumble leaving the dock,
How to Replace a Boat Impeller Before It Fails
08/27/2026
Throughout my Coast Guard career, I have changed out an impeller a time or two. Full clarity: it’s not fun. However, a weak stream from the
What Causes Boat Cavitation? Prop Problems Explained
08/24/2026
You push the throttle, the engine revs freely, and the boat seems to stop pulling. Sometimes there is a shudder through the hull or a high-pitched
Marine Fuel Filtration Guide for Boat Owners
08/21/2026
A rough-running engine often starts with a problem nobody can see: contaminated fuel. Water, debris, microbial growth, and deteriorating fuel can all find their way into