Experience this year’s fall foliage from New England’s many harbors, rivers, and lakes. By Chris Burnett , NewEngland.com. New England is famous for its colorful fall foliage, which draws thousands of visitors (or “leaf peepers,” as they’re affectionately known) to every corner of its diverse landscape each year. It seems that most of these tourists line country roads […]
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Scott Freerksen "The Lake Guy" created LakefrontLiving.com in 2003. Scott is a Real Estate Broker & Realtor® that personally understands the emotional connection that comes with owning lakefront property. This genuine passion is why he continually strives to bring Buyers and Sellers of lakefront property together. With a keen eye for detail and an intimate knowledge of each lake he covers, he helps his clients make the most of their lakefront home purchase. "Owning lakefront property is an experience that will change the way you live - it becomes a retreat to escape the hassles of daily living. The wildlife, recreation, and vacation feel of waterfront living will forever be a part of you."
Winterizing Your Outboard Engine
Try these shortcuts when prep time is short but winter is long.By Capt. Vincent Daniello August 16, 2016, Boating Magazine. Boat yards winterize lots of boats in just a few weeks, so for tips to quickly store outboard engines, we went to Thurston’s Marina (thurstonsmarina.com) on Lake Winnipesaukee where they prep 150 outboards each fall against […]
Making The Right Waves – 10 Rules of Boating Etiquette
Recreational boating has been popular for centuries in just about every corner of the globe where there’s water to go out on. In all this time and regardless of culture, certain norms of behavior on the water have become established to ensure that all boaters have a good, safe time. Especially when you are at […]
Tips on Buying a Vacation Home
A vacation home is a perfect way to relax and unwind. Are you considering purchasing a vacation home? If so, check out these tips to get you unwinding in no time! by James Shea, Media Lab. A vacation home is a perfect way to relax after a busy workweek or serve as a getaway for […]
10 Reasons Why You Should Be Living the Lake Life
In no particular order, here are some of the top reasons why living the lake life is the best life there is! By HarborClub.com. Banish boredomWhether you are super-active or more laid back, life on the lake offers so many awesome things to do. One minute you’re doing some adrenalin-pumping jet skiing, and the next […]
10 Tips to Keep Gel Coat Gleaming
We all want our boats to look as shiny as a mirror. Use these 10 maintenance tips, and your gel coat will gleam. By Lenny Rudow, Boats.com. There are a number of small yet important things you can add to your list of regular boat maintenance chores to help you attain the ultimate gleam in […]
Proper Water Skiing Speeds
Different boat speeds are suited for different types of water skiing activities. Before heading out onto the water, you should know how to determine and set the right boat speed for your sport, whether it’s water skiing, tubing, wakeboarding, kneeboarding, barefooting, or jump and trick skiing. You should also make sure to follow appropriate safety guidelines. By Julie Bostian, Liveabout.com. […]
This Guy Built A Floating Tiki Bar, And Lived Happily Ever After
Don’t be alarmed if you see a tiki bar floating by a river or waterfront, it didn’t get there accidentally. Greg Darby needed to purchase a small boat after his was stolen but he was also planning to set up a tiki in his backyard. The Fort Lauderdale, Florida resident didn’t need to choose one […]
Should You Build Your Own Dock?
Your official resource to help you replace, complete building plans, or design and build your own dock on-site. By John Tiger at CabinLife.com. Whether your dock is a total wreck or it’s just not your style, there are several resources to help you replace it, from parts, to complete building plans, to folks who will […]
How to Choose a Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP)
Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) offers something for everyone. You can head out for a relaxing paddle on a calm lake or catch waves in the ocean. Or maybe you’d like to do SUP yoga or go for a fast-paced paddle to get a workout. Whatever your ambitions, having the right board is key to […]