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?
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 …
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 …
With reality TV shows opening our eyes to the intricacies of all of these obscure fishing industry niches, it’s no surprise that more and more people are becoming curious about other little explored fishing industries – like shrimp fishing. Generating some $31.6 billion each year, the shrimp industry is anything but small fry. So whether you …
There’s nothing that can make you feel quite as small and scared as boating amidst a raging sea. Strong winds, high waves, and crashing waters can rattle even the most experienced boaters, causing a sense of panic to grip the senses and cloud judgement. But don’t let the situation get the best of you. While it …
You’d think that anchoring your boat would be just as simple as tossing that heavy hunk of metal overboard and calling it a day. But there’s a lot more to it than that. Anchoring is both an art and a science, requiring a reasonable understanding of physics to ensure that your boat is properly and …
What is the Major Danger of Anchoring Your Fishing Boat from the Stern?
Sure, boating can be loads of fun but it can also be seriously dangerous. There’s a lot that can go wrong on and around a boat, and propeller strikes are one of them. Yes, someone can actually get hit by your propeller, especially if you’re not paying attention. Considered a potentially life threatening accident, propeller strikes …
What is the Best Way to Protect People in the Water Against Propeller Strikes?
