Easy and convenient, the float mat eliminates the need for a number of different inflatables. They’re also made to be pretty big, so they can accommodate several people at a given time. But since float mats aren’t always that cheap, you might be able to cut down the cost by making your own DIY float …
To minimize the chances of accidents and injuries on personal watercrafts, the US Coast Guard implements a number of safety protocols and guidelines. But not everyone who boards a PWC will know exactly what to do in case of an emergency. For instance, how well do you understand what to do in case a fire …
Who is Responsible for Explaining Fire Safety Procedures to Passengers on a Boat?
You’ve probably head of people dying of carbon monoxide poisoning by sitting too long in a car. This silent killer takes some 430 lives and causes 50,000 hospital visits annually. But while you might think it’s isolated to cars, it can also happen on a boat. Although majority of your boat might be entirely exposed to …
Where Would a Boat Produce the Highest Concentration of Carbon Monoxide?
The pre-departure checklist is an important record of all the things you’ll need to check and prepare before you take your personal watercraft out for a trip. The purpose of the checklist is to make sure that your boat is safe and ready to operate, so you won’t have to worry about running into any …
Who is Responsible for Performing the Pre-Departure Check of a Recreational Boat?
If there weren’t any laws to govern the wild world of boating, then the waters would be a sloshing death trap. Fortunately, legislators have come up with a vast number of regulations and laws that keep waters safe and make boating more enjoyable for all of those who do it. While some laws are pretty popular …
Under Federal Law Which Type of Boat Must Have a Capacity Plate?
Whether you’re looking to buy a pontoon boat of your own, or if you’re thinking about going on vacation where pontoon boat rentals abound, one of your biggest concerns might be the difficulty of driving one. But is it really as hard as it seems? With so many people getting into pontoon boating, and with accidents …
How Hard is it to Drive a Pontoon Boat? [Is it Easy or Difficult]
Pontoon boat storage will probably be one of the banes of your boat ownership experience. Yes, you might love your boat while you’re out and about, enjoying the breeze in your hair while you crack open a cold one. But when it’s time to tuck that baby in, you might find yourself reeling with questions. The …
The best fishing boat names are names that can either be common yet substantial, or rare and unique. They can also be somewhere in the middle. What we are trying to say is identifying the best fishing boat names is highly speculative and subjective, but if you are waylaid by the boat naming process and …
With all the stress, tension, and drama that happens on the Deadliest Catch, you might find yourself wondering what makes those crew members stick around. Well, if we’re being real, crab fishing can take tons of exertion – both physically and mentally. And the pay you get will be directly proportional to the effort you …
You might feel like your pontoon boat is nothing but pure, limitless power. Certainly, all pontoon boats are built to meet stringent standards. But that doesn’t mean you can burden your boat with as much weight as you want and still experience its optimal performance. A pontoon boat is built differently from other types of boats, …
Pontoon Boat Weight Distribution (Balance & Safe Loading Capacity)
