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 types of boats. But with these […]
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How to Buy a Water Ski
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 a result, when armed with the […]
Boating World’s Tube Test 2016
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 for a 90 percent chance of […]
Storing Your Cabin’s Gear for the Water
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 help protect your water toys, put […]
The ABCs of Wakeboarding and Wakeboat Driving
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 to get up that first time, […]
Would a Floating Dock Right Be Right For Your Lake Shore?
Floating docks are ideally suited to lakes where there is a mud bottom, fluctuating water levels or very water deep—but not where there is extreme wave action. They can be left in the water at your lakefront property during winter, provided that they are detached from the shore and towed to a protected area, such […]
How to Control and Kill Aquatic Plants Naturally
Posted by on February 16, 2016 by WeedersDigest.com Learn why your lake & beach have so many aquatic weeds and the best tools and options to remove and prevent them. When a pond or a lake has too many nutrients, aquatic plants can easily occupy the place because nutrients are the main reason for excessive […]
Special Considerations When Designing a Lake Home
By Kelli Wegscheid, AIA Architect and Owner of Harmonious Architecture We’ve all seen it — a new lake home that sticks out like a sore thumb as you drive along the lakeshore. A “city house” awkwardly squished in with the lake cabins. We are accustomed to seeing the small, sometimes run-down (I mean well-loved) lake […]
Buying a Pontoon Boat or a Deck Boat?
by DiscoverBoating.com So, you want a versatile boat that handles easily, features plenty of seating and storage, and is designed to be able to bring along a big crew? Sounds like you may have already narrowed down your choices to two choices that are among the fastest-growing segments in the entire boating industry: pontoons and […]
Avoid 4 Trailering Uh-Ohs
Don’t let the winter layoff spoil your first outing this year Avoid these 4 trailing problems and be ready for a great year on the lake!. By Chris Caswell, Boating World Magazine. BLACK TIRE MARKS THE SCENE: The long, cold winter has finally ended and you’ve hitched up early on a perfect morning. As you […]