Boating Hacks — Tips & Guides
Practical, no-drama guides to enjoy the water and make smarter decisions. Pick a topic below.
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Boat Selling Tips (2025): Price Right, Sell Faster
A 7-step checklist for pricing bands, timing, prep, standout photos, concise listings, and safe messaging—plus a nudge to grab a quick value estimate first.
Beginner’s Guide to Docking a Boat
Calm, step-by-step docking: set fenders/lines, read wind & current, approach at 30–45°, short gear bursts, spring line first, and clean departures.
Essential Boating Safety Tips
Pre-departure checklist, PFDs & kill switch, weather go/no-go, VHF & float plan, nav rules, night boating, and emergency basics—clear and printable.
Best Food For Boating — Easy, No-Mess Ideas
Cooler plan + make-ahead mains, grab-and-go snacks, kid-friendly options, hydrating fruit, and safe-temp tips—zero crumbs, zero chaos.
Sailboats 101 — What You Need, Trim & Maneuvers
Gear you actually need, rig basics, points of sail, trim rules, safe tacks & gybes, reef early, and heave-to—written for calm, confident starts.
Types of Boats — Photos, Uses & Tips
A visual guide to common boat styles—catamaran, center console, sportfisher, bowrider, pontoon, trawler, RIB, deck boat, and more—with plain-English use cases.
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