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How to Keep Seagulls Off Your Boat: Top 10 Tips

Although most people believe that pigeons are the rats of the air, in the boating sphere, seagulls are awarded that infamous title. The reason is simple — it’s because they act like rats. These intrusive birds will poop on anything and everything. And if you’ve got a boat lift installed at home, they’ll take up […]

Cleaning Boat Seats with Vinegar (Does it Work?)

A pontoon boat can get real dirty real quick, so it’s really no surprise why there are so many cleaning hacks floating around the web. These days, you can find a way to clean your whole pontoon with nothing more than the stuff you’ve got in your kitchen cabinets. And while those trendy viral videos […]

What are Outriggers Used For on a Fishing Boat? (Find Out)

Maybe the outcomes of your fishing trips are becoming a little underwhelming. On a good day, four or five fish might be your max, and there’s really nothing wrong with those numbers. But if you want to improve your results, you might want to consider an outrigger. Yeah, you’ve seen them before. They’re those long poles […]

How to Clean a Bimini Top: A Step by Step Guide

The bimini top is perhaps one of the most indispensable pontoon boating essentials that you have. Protecting you from heat and sun, a bimini top makes the boating experience just that much more enjoyable – and comfortable. But just like any other part of your boat, that top is going to need some TLC. Take a […]

How to Install a Bimini Top on a Pontoon Boat (5 Easy Steps)

What could be more relaxing than a day on your pontoon? With the wind in your hair, the sun shining bright, and the waves crashing ever so gently around you, you might be thinking that nothing could possibly be more comfortable or tranquil than this. That might be true, but give it a few hours […]

How to Clean Algae Off Pontoons: Steps & Items You’ll Need

If you don’t take the necessary steps to prevent algae from building up underneath your pontoons, then you might find yourself facing a green-tinted mess sooner or later. Unfortunately when that happens, it might be too late to slather on that boat bottom wax. That also means you’re going to have to go through the […]

Boat Slip vs Boat Dock: What are the Differences?

If you’re new to boating, you might find yourself feeling a little confused when the guys down at the marina start tossing around all of those boating terms. And while you should learn most of them sooner or later, there’s really nothing wrong with expediting the process. Two common terms that newbie boaters tend to interchange […]

Pontoon Boats in Rough Water: How Do They Handle?

The pontoon boat has always been recognized as ‘unsinkable’ because of its intuitive design that incorporates extra buoyant tubes and a double-hull structure. They steer pretty easily and are incredibly stable on the water, which is also why they’ve become the boat of choice for recreational use. One thing you’ll notice however is that most manufacturers […]

How to Clean a Boat Gas Tank Without Removing It (4 Steps)

A well-oiled, well-maintained machine ensures that every trip out to the water will be safe and problem-free. But you might notice that after a bunch of boat rides, your pontoon just might not work the same way it did when you first brought it home from the dealership. A sputter here, a stutter there. What […]

20 Best Finger Food Ideas for Boating and Boat Parties

While you wait for your favorite fast-food restaurants to find a way to put up a drive-through booth in the middle of your favorite lake, it’s probably only practical that you pack your own food. But because the waves and the wind might make it tough to enjoy a four-course meal on-board a boat, finger […]

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