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Do I Really Need to Winterize My Lake Boat Engine? 

Published on November 22, 2022November 22, 2022 by thelakeguy

For most boaters in the Northern states, Labor Day marks the end of Summer. Kids go back to school; evenings are filled with chilly breezes and early darkness and many boats start making an exodus from their lakeside docks. It is a sad, sad time of year. The good...

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How to Make The Most of Your Boat Show Experience

Published on November 14, 2022November 14, 2022 by thelakeguy
Boat Show Tips

Now that you have purchased your dream lake home, it’s a perfect opportunity to get a boat! Whether you are novice boater or a self proclaimed “captain of the seas”, attending a boat show is perfect for those who love being out on the water. They’re also a fantastic...

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Tips For Boating into the Fall on Your Lake!

Published on November 2, 2022November 2, 2022 by thelakeguy

Fall is finally upon us and while you may be sad to see the summer boating season go, boating in the fall has many advantages! There is still so much to enjoy from your lakefront house! Fewer people are on the water and temperatures are a bit cooler, giving...

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Tips for Building a Boathouse at Your Lakefront Property

Published on October 20, 2022October 20, 2022 by thelakeguy

Adding a boathouse at your lakefront property is a great addition to your home! Having a boathouse makes for a great place for storage to keep your vessel safe and can double for a great place to host events or have a place to relax by the lake! Here...

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Can You Shrink Wrap Your Own Lake Boat?

Published on October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 by thelakeguy

When you need to store your boat for the winter or ship it to a new location, you can use marine shrink wrap to keep it in top condition so you can enjoy lakefront living on your boat as soon as the weather permits. A tight layer of shrink...

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Wakefoil Beginners Guide- How to Get Started

Published on September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 by thelakeguy

Wakefoiling is a new sport that is taking over lakes! But what is Wakefoiling and how do you get started? Wakefoiling was invented in the sixties when aeronautical engineer Bob Woodward came up with hydrofoil water skis in order to eliminate drag and glide over the water with more smoothness...

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Tips For Boating in Shallow Lake Water

Published on September 7, 2022September 7, 2022 by thelakeguy

Boating in shallow lake water can be dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing… follow these cruising tips for shallow water boats to make sure you don’t end up beached. Reading the water– Watch for wind ripples, breaking waves or current edges to indicate a transition to shallow...

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10 Tips for Attending a Concert by Boat

Published on August 17, 2022August 17, 2022 by thelakeguy

If you love the water and you love listening to live music, nothing could be better than attending a concert by boat. Attending a concert by boat is a unique way to listen to live tunes, and it’s so much fun that we named it one of the top summer...

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How to Read a Nautical Chart for Larger Lakes

Published on August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 by thelakeguy

There is nothing like taking your boat out to explore new lakes! But you must know how to read a nautical chart in order to operate safely. Nautical charts are maps used in navigating bodies of water. They provide information on depths, dangers, harbors, bridges, and aids to navigation...

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Tips For Wakesurfing on Your Lake

Published on July 27, 2022July 27, 2022 by thelakeguy

Wakesurfing is a fun activity to pick up on at your new lakefront home! One of the greatest things about wakesurfing is that the wave is yours—all yours. You don’t need to battle with other surfers for territory or stake your claim to a wave by “dropping in first.”...

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