Buy new or buy used? That’s a tough call for a boat buyer, especially a first-timer. There’s no right or wrong answer. It all depends on you: your tastes, your budget, your mechanical aptitude. What makes your smile wider? A mint condition new prize or a bargain cleverly bought...
Boat trips are just plain good for the soul. The sense of peace and tranquility that can be restored to you while gently rocking on the waves is undeniable. Although, if you need more reasons to take a boat trip, or are trying to convince someone else why a...
With some careful coaching and training tools, you can teach your children how to water ski with confidence and end the session with smiles and great videos for social media posts! For a child, being pulled behind a moving motorized boat while learning to balance on skis and hang...
by Ask Umbra Q. I live on a small lake. I have a dock, and a kayak, and a pedal boat for my niece, and hands that get dirty. I’d like to have the safest possible soap to use on the dock to wash hands and boats and furniture,...
By DiscoverBoating.com, “Buying a Personal Watercraft (PWC)” Are you considering buying a personal watercraft (PWC) as your first boat or adding one to your existing fleet? Whether you’re a newcomer to the incredible boating lifestyle or you’re a seasoned veteran, there are some key differences between PWCs and other...
by DiscoverBoating.com Whether you’re buying your first water ski or simply upgrading your current setup, finding the perfect ski for you has never been easier. More than ever before, manufacturers are tailoring their lines to suit the skiing style and ability level of every potential skier out there. As...
Story and photos By Alan Jones | posted on: June 15, 2016, BoatingWorld.com Our kid testers put 15 towable tubes through the wringer so you can find one that’s best for your summer of fun. On the morning of our seventh-annual Boating World Magazine Tube Test, the forecast called...
Design inspiration for outfitting the lakefront & storing your cabin’s gear for the water. By Janice Brewster, Cabin Living Fun on the water often comes with lots of gear – from boats to life jackets, skis to sails, paddles to deck chairs. A boathouse or waterfront storage building can...
The All New LakefrontLiving.com is Here! Since its humble beginnings in 2003, LakefrontLiving.com continues to set the standard for researching and discovering area lakes and the properties for sale around them. Buyers appreciate the ability to find any direct lakefront home for sale in just 15 seconds or less;...
Learning How to Wakeboard by By Jeff Hemmel Posted May 5, 2016, Boating Magazine The ABCs of wakeboarding and wakeboat driving from our friends at LearnWake. To make it easier for everyone looking to get on board, we focused on four key areas: introducing kids to the sport, learning...