From mooring whips and dock bubblers to bow thrusters, boat lifts and customized docks, we boaters appreciate all the dockside assistance we can get. Anything that results in easier docking and launching or safe vessel storage is a plus. Stow your ski high and dry – or at least tethered safely
Bellows play an important role in the safety and maintenance of a boat. Found on sterndrive boats (they’re not on boats with outboard engines), bellows are in the lower drive unit of the boat. Personal watercraft, or jet skis, also have bellows (located in the lower drive unit for
Amelia Island is separated from the mainland by the twists and turns of the Amelia River just northeast of Jacksonville and south of the Georgia border (along Florida’s ICW). Whether you’re hanging out at a private boat dock rental on the river, fishing for big game fish, taking
The rocky coastlines, wide open beaches and spruce, pine and fir forests of the Pacific Northwest provide a stunning setting for adventures by boat or car. Located northwest of Portland, Astoria sits north of Cannon Beach along the Columbia River, which flows west to meet the Pacific Ocean. From fishing
Boating is big in Burlington. And is it any wonder? Burlington is situated on Burlington Bay along the eastern shores of Lake Champlain, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the U.S. With 435 square miles of surface area, the natural lake sits between New York and Vermont and
Located on Alabama’s Gulf Coast, Mobile sits along the shores of Mobile Bay where it flows into the Gulf of Mexico near Gulf Islands National Seashore and Dauphin Island. It’s between Gulfport, Mississippi and Pensacola, Florida. It’s a great area to anchor offshore fishing adventures, watersports fun,
The Old Florida charm of Fort Pierce is the perfect setting for dockside dining and sunset viewing. You’ll find waterfront eateries featuring fresh seafood, local produce, tropical cocktails and other delicious menu items. The Fort Pierce Inlet (at Ft Pierce Inlet State Park), on South Hutchinson Island, is 13
Creatures, regardless of how cute or cuddly they may appear, can cause havoc to your boat. Think: torn canvas and Isinglass, scratched teak and gelcoat and chewed-up hoses and wires. And that’s not even mentioning the various droppings, stains and other detritus you may encounter from birds, squirrels,
You can’t beat Mystic, Connecticut for that authentic New England vibe. With its quaint waterfront, lighthouses and seafaring ambiance, it remains a popular destination for fans of maritime history, watersports, vintage sailing vessels and coastal scenery. The historic seaport was a major shipbuilding site from the 1700s to the
Located between Bar Harbor and Kennebunkport, Portland offers a scenic setting of lobster boats, lighthouses, long strands of sandy beaches and stunning views of Casco Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Whether you’re in town for a day, a long weekend or an extended stay at a private boat lift
With the Cumberland River looping around the city, Nashville is a prime destination for history, music and outdoor enthusiasts. Fishing, boating and camping are popular at Percy Priest Lake, which offers several marinas for those trailering a boat from private boat slips for rent. Music City is also a popular
Just like a generator that you may have for your house, a marine generator keeps appliances, heaters and electronics running on board the boat. If the power happens to go out at the marina or private boat dock rental, or if you’re “on the hook,” a marine generator makes