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5 Boating Etiquette Guidelines to Follow

06/28/201806/28/2018 by Scott Le Roy Comment Closed

5 Boating Etiquette Guidelines to FollowEven if you’ve been boating for decades, it never hurts to brush up on your boating etiquette. Yes, like manners for the table—Don’t slouch! Chew with your mouth closed!—there are even manners for when you’re boating. Here are some boating etiquette guidelines to abide by when you’re enjoying your day out on Bradenton waters.Maintain a low speed when entering and exiting.Whether it’s your neighborhood or a marina, keeping a low speed when you’re entering or exiting either is not only respectful to your neighbors and marina, but it keeps the noise level down, too.With respect to noise levels, keep the music down, as well.While boaters and their loved ones like to enjoy their time on the water with their favorite tunes, some boaters would prefer to hear nature and the hum of the waters and their boat while they enjoy the sunset instead. Neither are wrong, but you should be respectful to both to practice boating...

6 Easy Tips to Better Outboard Performance

01/26/2017 by Scott Le Roy Comment Closed

6 Easy Tips to Better Outboard PerformanceWondering what's best for your boat's outboard performance? From taking an inventory of your boat's gear to simply keeping up with its maintenance, here are six easy tips that you can take today to better your outboard performance. Leave your engines alone. While it’s tempting to modify the speed, it’s best to leave the setting to how it was manufactured. Modifying the engine, even by just a couple miles per hour compromises its reliability and voids its warranty as well.Straighten your outboard’s posture. Situate your boat so that its outboard points straight ahead. This allows the thrust to be guided to point up as well, which will increase efficiency and use your fuel more conservatively.Find the prop that works for your performance. The prop will differ very much if you’re racing one day and going on a fishing trip the next day. Try out different props to meet your desired purpose.Jack plates are your friends....

Attention Boaters: Watch Out for Florida Manatees!

11/18/201611/18/2016 by Scott Le Roy Comment Closed

Attention Boaters: Watch Out for Florida Manatees!November is Manatee Awareness Month as Florida manatees begin to migrate to our waters to leave the cooler, winter waters. This week, many manatee protection zones went into effect as they travel south.Manatee numbers are currently flourishing, but this means it’s even more important to look out for them. It’s been reported that there have been 91 manatee fatalities caused from boats this year.In order to survive the winter weather, Florida manatees migrate to our rivers, bays and coastal waters. This is why it is especially important for boaters to keep a watchful eye out for these aquatic mammals when out on the waters this month.Though large in size, adult manatees can actually be difficult to spot. To spot them easier, you can wear polarized sunglasses and look out for traces of their presence, such as “footprints” they leave on the water’s surface.When in manatee protection zones, follow the speed rules in these areas...

Deck Boats Still Trending with Boaters

11/03/2016 by Scott Le Roy Comment Closed

Deck Boats Still Trending with BoatersOffering the quintessential balance of functionality and style, deck boats remain favorable among the boating community.In 2015, the National Marine Manufacturers Association found that deck boat sales had increased by 11.3 percent, and the numbers are expected to continue to climb by the end of the year.Boaters tend to favor deck boats for their plentiful seating capacity, which is perfect for families and friends. In addition, there's a generous amount of room for all of the gear that accommodates an afternoon on the water without overcrowding the deck space. It's no wonder that deck boats are still trending with boaters!You may mistake deck boats for bowriders, but when you get up close, you'll notice these are much more spacious, sporty and chic. Some are even equipped with full windshields so you can enjoy the ride during every season.In addition to the extra space, deck boats have become favorable among boaters because of how user-friendly they are when it comes to the towing...