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    Insurance Corner | Top Reasons why Boats Catch Fire

    You'd think that a boat, surrounded and floating on water, would not necessarily be prone to fire. Furthermore, you'd think that a boat, once on fire, would be easy to put out with more than enough water readily available. However, if you've ever see a boat aflame or even worse had your own boat...
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    Strong, Stylish, Universal T-Tops For Center Console Boats!

    Stryker T-Tops are designed to look like custom T-Tops. But they are specifically for the do-it-yourselfer using nothing more than common household tools. No welding or special tools are needed. The entire installation process takes only about 2-3 hours for two people. The T-Top arrives at your...
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    Product Spotlight | Cover Up For Winter!

    To read this article, visit the Boat Shelter Storage System's page.
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    Honda 115hp Outboard

    At a recent marine trade show the folks from Honda Marine dragged me in to their booth to show me their new 115hp outboard. I have a bit of a soft spot for their parent company since I still ride my 1980 CB650 motorcycle. Like I tell my wife it's a classic (she responds, well, so are you. I'm...
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    Sensible Winterization

    Save time, money and the environment by choosing an ENDURA Cover over annual shrink wrap . . . Here's why: Durable, reusable covers are more economical, practical and environmentally friendly than shrink wrap for long term storage. Here's some great reasons to consider an ENDURACover rather...
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    How to Winterize your Boat

    Well, the warm weather is fading fast and for many of us it's that time of year when we need to prepare our boats for winter storage. And so begins the long wait for spring, warm weather and another boating season. Taking protective measures now will assure that your boat will be ready to get...
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    Insurance Corner | Worried about Winter?

    It is officially fall, and you know what that means: it's almost winter. This season is predicted to see temperatures below average, and winter storms with significant snowfall. While you're dreading all of those heavy clothes cluttering your closet, your boat is in need of your protection. By...
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    Preparing Your Boat for Transport

    There is a lot to consider when preparing your boat for transport, whether it's one you've just bought or sold, or you're just hauling it to store for the off-season. Doing it right is one of the best ways to ensure that your boat, whether it's a sailboat, powerboat, ski boat or other water...
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    Ask the Experts | Four Keys to Better Riding in Contests

    Want to gauge your wakeboarding skills, make progress on the water, and have fun at the same time? Start riding in contests. Going beyond the comfort level of riding with your family and friends takes a bit of guts. It requires discipline and focus, but the rewards are well worth it...
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    Winterizing Rules for Ethanol

    The debate began innocently enough. Pierce Hoover, editor of Motor Boating, asked my opinion on winterizing procedures with ethanol-extended gasoline a fuel much more susceptible to deterioration during storage. Simple, right? Stabilize the fuel, top off the tank, run it through the fuel...
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    Insurance Corner | Winter Fishing: Tips for a Successful Venture

    Unless you live in the South, fishing is probably not very high on your priority list for winter activities. In reality, fishing is without a doubt a sport of relaxation, and should not be retired in the chilly winter months. In this article, you will find ways to enjoy your hobby, still stay...
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    Bayliner 285 Review

    This is the first of a three part review of the Bayliner 285 cruiser. The second part will appear next month with the third appearing late February or early March. The third part will cover an on-water test scheduled for early 2011. It was sunny and a balmy 34 degrees as I pulled in to the...
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    Insurance Corner | Want to Cancel your Insurance Policy to Save Money? Think Again.

    Have you ever noticed that things just move slower in the winter? A lot of your favorite activities are ushered into the closet, and you are forced to wait for spring to resume play. The same goes for boating, and many people are forced to hoist their floating toys into a cubby at a marina, or...
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    Ask the Experts | Winter Boating Tips

    It was January 2, and a snowstorm had just passed through central New Jersey. The temperatures were in the teens, and the wind was blowing so the wind chill was pushing zero. The marina was empty except for four boats still floating in their slips, and all four just happened to be Yamaha-powered...
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    Ask the Experts | What Color Will Your New Outboard Be?

    Over the past few years we've seen the proliferation of custom paint schemes for outboard motors. Mostly, they've been more of a "coastal" or saltwater treatment than something seen on freshwater lakes. The custom paint jobs usually appear on larger boats with higher horsepower engines...
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    Product Spotlight | Fall In Love With The SeaDoo GTX 215

    I don't get into the habit of naming boats that I test. I leave that for the future owner, hopefully someone who reads these reviews (which are usually banged out at near stream-of-conscious thought), gleans insight or some faint meaning from them, and extrapolates that out to a purchase...
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    Product Spotlight | Bottom Paint Essentials

    To read this article visit the Antifouling Bottom Paint's page.
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    Product Spotlight | Trim Tab Indicators and Automatic Controls - New, Handy Features

    To read this article visit the Bennett Control Switches & Indicators page.
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    Product Spotlight | Let's Get Cook'n!

    Our friends at Kuuma, makers of grills for your boat, will be helping us all with our onboard, dockside and backyard grilling this season. The first of many great grilling recipes is just below. And, coming in April on the iboats "I Love Boating" FaceBook page, Kuuma will be starting a contest...
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    Ask the Experts | Wakeboarding: Have Fun & Be the Champion of the Lake (Part 1)

    By Raimi Merritt It doesn't matter if you just started riding for fun on the weekends or you want to make it as a pro rider -- understanding and implementing the three keys will set your learning on a continuous upward path. Wake jumps, spins, and inverts are at the core to getting...
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