As a lakefront homeowner, owning kayaks or stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) is an excellent way to enjoy the water and stay active. However, storing these watercrafts can be challenging. Building a DIY wood storage watercraft rack for kayaks and SUPs is an affordable and practical solution. Keeping your watercrafts organized and protected from damage is important. […]
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Tips for Building a Boathouse at Your Lakefront Property
Adding a boathouse at your lakefront property is a great addition to your home! Having a boathouse makes for a great place for storage to keep your vessel safe and can double for a great place to host events or have a place to relax by the lake! Here are some tips before you add […]
What is the cost of owning a lake boat?
If you have spent any time on a family or friends boat, or enjoyed a rental, you may have decided that you want a boat of your own at your new lakefront home. But what type of boat should you buy? What would you use it for? What’s a best fit for you and your […]
5 Things to Know About Pontoon Boats
5 Things to Know About Pontoon Boats & Why They’re Ideal For Any Boater When it’s time to choose the right kind of boat for your lifestyle, there are several things to consider. It’s important to understand the experience level that is required with certain watercraft as well as affordability and ease of use. By […]
How to Store a Stand Up Paddle Board
Many rigid stand up paddle boards (SUPs) are 10 or 12 feet long (or more) and can weigh 20-plus pounds, which makes storing one no easy task. But after investing in a quality board, it’s worth the effort to find a place that will protect it from damage. By REI Co-op, REI.com. To help you […]
Winter Storage Tips for Outboard Motors
What seems like a good idea could be the ruination of your trusty outboard motor—avoid these common winter storage miscues. By Charles Plueddeman – Boats.com. You’ve read the How to Winterize a Boat guide, learned how to change the lower unit oil, the fuel has been treated, and every grease zirk has been lubed. You’ve got your outboard-powered […]
Protecting your boat from Old Man Winter
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 should remember that your insurance policy […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Winterize Your Pontoon Boat
Freezing temperatures and icicles are perhaps the last things you think of when you think about your pontoon boat. Nevertheless, it’s important to prepare your pontoon boat for the worst of the winter months so that you can be worry and hassle-free when the spring thaw arrives at your lakefront home. Although many businesses offer […]