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 news is that it is standard […]
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Winter Comes Again: Is Your Boat Ready?
Cold weather will be here before you know it. (Sorry!) Here’s what you should be thinking about before putting your boat to bed for its long winter’s nap. By Michael Vatalaro. Taking a few moments now to think about how you’ll put your boat to bed for the off season, as the days grow shorter […]
How to Winterize Your Lake Boat
The air is getting colder, the leaves are turning yellow, and scarves and sweaters begin to appear on the streets – it is the approach of fall, the lake boater’s least favorite time of year. In colder weather areas, the harbors are emptying and you too must take your lake boat off the water and […]