Posted on 7/23/2023
"When in doubt, don't go out." When it comes to weather, that is the saying your recreational boaters should live by. No matter how much you were anticipating spending a day on the water, if the forecast is for high winds or thunderstorms, it's wiser to stay in port and wait...
Posted on 6/5/2023
During boating season, thunderstorm cells can pop up quickly and getting caught unprepared can be dangerous. Having a quality weather app on your phone can help keep your Lowe boat crew safe. Boaters have a multitude of free and low-cost marine weather apps at their disposal to keep them imformed...
Posted on 5/3/2023
Using the right protectants and cleaners are crucial when taking care of the vinyl on your boat. Using the proper protectants can shield vinyl from UV rays and create a barrier to prevent stains from being absorbed into the vinyl. Never use wax as a protectant because it can cause the...
Posted on 4/24/2023
To become a confident boat driver, it’s important to know the parts of a boat and how they operate. The boating lifestyle comes with a whole new vocabulary. Do you know bow from stern and port form starboard. Remember: “Port” refers to “left”, and each has four letters. “Starboard” and...
Posted on 3/21/2023
Relaxing on the water with family and friends. Exploring places you could never see from land. Connecting with nature in a whole new way. Feeling the thrill of a fish taking your bait. Enjoying fun new watersports activities. Boating offers all of this and more. But before you make the decision...
Posted on 3/15/2023
Few adventures are as awesome as hitching up the trailer carrying your boat and trailer to your tow vehicle, hitting the road, and heading for some waterways. In any such endeavor, of course, boat trailer safety is a priority, and we're here to help. Lets take a look at basic trailer...
Posted on 3/13/2023
Ensuring that your boat is secure at the dock isn't complicated, but it is something you'll want to be confident doing. When your boat is not secured properly, it can rock back and forth in the water, causing it to bang into the dock or other boats, which could result...
Posted on 3/8/2023
Enjoying a summer day in a new pontoon boat might be the most relaxing way to spend a day on the water. Since new pontoon boats offer more space and more weight capacity than other types of recreational boats, the whole family and also some friends can join in on...
Posted on 3/6/2023
Preperation and caution are a must when heading out on the ice. For many anglers in the northern part of the country, the arrival of freezing temperatures in late fall and early winter signals a shift in fishing opportunities. As boating weather ends and Mercury outboards get winterized, lakes start freezing...
Posted on 3/1/2023
Maybe your boat doesn’t perform the way it used to or the way you’d like. Maybe your family has grown, and your boat needs more power. Perhaps your outboard engine has reached the end of it’s service life, or the parts to fix it have become difficult to find. Whatever...
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