Curious about cruisers? Pondering a pontoon? Wild about water sports? Hooked on fishing? There are so many boat types, it can be hard to know where to start. DiscoverBoating.com’s interactive Boat Selector Tool makes it easy. It allows you to choose by: Type of activities Number of passengers Boat...
Escape Winter and See What’s New for 2017 at a local Boat Show! Need a dose of summer fun to warm up your winter? Head to a boat show. You’ll find summer in full swing—and get a first look at the latest and greatest in boats and gear for...
Stay safe this winter on your lakefront property. Follow these great tips: Never go onto the ice alone. A friend may be able to rescue you or go for help if you fall through the ice. Always keep your pets on a leash. If a pet falls through the...
If you’re hiring an architect to design your lakeside cabin or addition, equip yourself with questions like these: What are important considerations when designing on or near a lake? What are the challenges of lakeside design? How will you gather information about my waterfront needs, goals, etc.? Will I...
We often get asked…When is the best time to sell my lake home? And really, the calendar time is irrelevant. The best time to list your lakefront home is when you are emotionally, financially and physically ready to list it! In fact, the holiday season can even be a...
When the boating season is winding down, it’s time to start thinking about protecting your valuable recreational asset. The time and effort you spend now will have a definite effect on your boat’s performance, or lack of it, and certainly save you time, effort and money come spring. You...
If you’re like me, there nothing better than exploring a new lake by boat. But how do you know where to find boating destinations such as launch sites, marinas, docks and restaurants? That’s where Destination Harbor comes in. This dedicated website maximizes a boaters time spent on the water....
Shoreline conditions are one of the most important aspects of purchasing lakefront property. Nothing is worse than discovering you can’t swim or boat at your new lakefront home because of invasive aquatic weeds that didn’t show up until summertime. The time of year you buy can make a dramatic difference in...
All you need is a boat, a vision, and $40,000 down payment or less. By Colleen Kane, Time.com If you’re fed up with what seems like constant bad news, but the cost of space travel and interplanetary colonization is too steep, you may want to consider an earthbound escape...
Written By Industry Expert Brent Weber, Environmental Scientist, Solitude Lake Management Just as oxygen serves as the most important element to life on Earth, oxygen also serves as the most essential component to the health of a body of water. Pond aeration is the simple, yet effective, process of...