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
What is an MMSI Number? And how does it help the average boater?
07/11/2026
Some of the most common questions we receive from boaters include: What is an MMSI number? What is DSC? And how does it actually help me
How to Maintain Boat Batteries Right
07/07/2026
The importance of a healthy battery system cannot be overstated. With more and more electronics being installed on boats these days, the average draw increases. Industry
New Boat Versus Used: Which Makes Sense?
07/02/2026
Happy 4th of July Weekend! A lot of boat buyers picture the fun part first – a clean wake at sunrise, a livewell full by noon,
How to Fix Boat Corrosion the Right Way
06/28/2026
That white fuzz on an aluminum fitting, the green crust on a battery terminal, the rusty stain creeping out from a fastener – that is your