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Christmas Gifts for Your Favorite Boating Captain

Published on December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 by thelakeguy

Are you still unsure of what to give to the boater in your life this holiday season? Boaters are passionate about their favorite pastime, so if you give them a gift that makes boating more fun, easier or safer, they are sure to love it! Today I am sharing...

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Plan Your Overnight Boat Camping Trip With Confidence

Published on December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 by thelakeguy

What could be better than spending a day on a boat, soaking in the sun, riding the waves, lazing around on a lake or fishing to your heart’s content? Spending the night on your boat of course! Boat camping combines the excitement of camping and boating into one and...

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Protecting Your Dock and Boat From Ice Damage

Published on November 30, 2020November 30, 2020 by thelakeguy
De-Icing

Winter is coming…. We all know the winter months can bring brutal temperatures and extensive periods of ice cover. As lakefront homeowners, there are a few extra steps you should be taking to ensure the protection of your boat and dock.  Did you know that when a boat that...

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Ever Dream of Living on a Houseboat?

Published on November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 by thelakeguy
Houseboat Living

If you’ve always dreamed about living on a boat, a houseboat may be your dream come true! A houseboat is simply a barge or a boat that has been modified to be used primarily as a boat. Buying a houseboat can be a big decision. Here are some things...

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Tips for Celebrating Thanksgiving on a Boat

Published on November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 by thelakeguy
thanksgiving boat

Although we should practice gratitude year-round, Thanksgiving is a time to reflect a little deeper on the things we appreciate. With a year like 2020, boat owners especially have a lot to be thankful for!  If you’re hosting Thanksgiving, why not take your guests out for a dinner boat...

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Lakefront Winter Boating Tips

Published on November 9, 2020November 9, 2020 by thelakeguy
winter boating

Boating is a popular activity to do all throughout the United States. Boaters ply the waters from Miami to Maine, the Gulf to the Puget Sound, from San Diego to Sag Harbor and from the Great Lakes to the 10,000 Lakes. When the weather starts to turn cold, many...

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Dock and Dine Basics: 5 Tips for Waterside Dining

Published on September 21, 2020September 21, 2020 by thelakeguy
dock and dine

Whether your home state—or the state you happen to be visiting—has hundreds or thousands of miles of coastline, you have an amazing advantage over landlubbers. You can arrive in style at a dockside restaurant. There’s simply nothing better than pulling up to an eatery in your own boat. Equally advantageous, you...

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Boat Storage: What Are My Options?

Published on September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 by thelakeguy
boat storage options

Boat storage both in season and during the winter months is an important consideration for boaters, but the issue raises a lot of questions: how much are boat storage costs? How will I find boat storage near me? Do I need additional boat storage compartments for all my gear,...

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What are the Advantages of a Floating Dock?

Published on July 13, 2020April 22, 2021 by thelakeguy
floating dock

If you own a boat, then you’re probably rather familiar with what constitutes a dock. Indeed, unless you lower your vessel into the water with a trailer each and every time you use it, you can’t exactly board your boat without one. Unless you keep your boat in a spot where the water level never rises or...

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How Much Does A Boat Dock Cost?

Published on May 26, 2020May 26, 2020 by thelakeguy
dock cost

If you live on a lake, river, or other body of water, you may want to consider building your own dock. A dock gives you better access to the water, makes launching a boat easier, and in many cases can seem like a deck on the water. Docks come in...

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