Embarking on the journey to your first boat purchase can be an exciting yet daunting task. The sheer variety of boat types, buying options, and the intricacies of boat ownership in New England lakes, can leave a newcomer feeling overwhelmed. However, fear not! In this comprehensive guide, we will be navigating the waters of choice […]
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Best Floating Water Mats for 2021
The best floating water mats for 2021 are a ton of fun while you are on the lake or the river. Sometimes called water islands, water platforms, water lounges, floating docks, patio docks, water pads, or lily pad floats, you can tie them up to your boat at the sandbar or to your dock at […]
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 Choose a Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP)
Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) offers something for everyone. You can head out for a relaxing paddle on a calm lake or catch waves in the ocean. Or maybe you’d like to do SUP yoga or go for a fast-paced paddle to get a workout. Whatever your ambitions, having the right board is key to […]
Tritoon vs Pontoon: The Buyer’s Complete Comparison Guide
I was wandering around the lake one morning and there it was in all its glory. By Morgan Adams, BetterBoat.com. A tritoon! The vessel looked different at a glance and then it hit me—this baby has three air tubes instead of two! I watched it glide over the water at my lakefront home as it passed me with […]
Buying Guide For Tow Ropes
You might think that buying a tow rope for wakeboarding, water skiing, kneeboarding, or tubing is as simple as finding the length you want and hooking it up. The reality is that it is not that simple, and if you’re going to be active in any one of, or combination of these activities in the […]
Towable Tube Buying Guide
Looking for a new tube for the upcoming summer but can’t decide which is the best option for you? There are so many tubes out on the market made by all kinds of different brands that it can be quite difficult to tell a good tube from a bad tube. In order to make this […]
How to Choose a Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP)
Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) offers something for everyone. You can head out for a relaxing paddle on a calm lake or catch waves in the ocean. Or maybe you’d like to do SUP yoga or go for a fast-paced paddle to get a workout. Whatever your ambitions, having the right board is key to […]
Considerations When Building a Lake Home
Nothing beats the serenity and beauty of lakefront home. The views are out of this world, and there’s something peaceful about the sound and sight of water. But if you plan on building a lake home from the ground up, you should know that you’ve got a challenging road ahead of you. There’s a lot […]
Financial & Tax Considerations for Purchasing Lakefront Homes
If you’re considering purchasing a Lakefront property in New England, these financial and tax tips will help guide you in the right direction: Those who have a clear understanding of what their retirement income vs. their pre-retirement income will be are likely to make a purchase that they can grow old with. Thus not having […]