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PREPARE YOUR BOAT
on March 12, 2023
March is a good time for Florida boaters to prepare their boats for the upcoming boating season. Here are some things that Florida boaters should consider doing to their boats in March: Clean the boat: When it comes to preparing your boat, before hitting the water, it’s important to clean the boat thoroughly. This includes scrubbing the hull, removing any barnacles or growths, and cleaning the interior of the boat. Check the safety equipment: Make […]
Florida Boating Destinations
on March 4, 2023
The Florida Keys are one of the best Florida boating destinations and the most popular. With its crystal-clear waters and coral reefs,
Artificial Intelligence hits Boating
on February 26, 2023
Don’t look now, but artificial intelligence has hit the Boating Industry, Likely to have profound effects Artificial Intelligence, (AI), is likely to have profound effects on the way we boat. It can allow for improved safety and navigation through capabilities such as navigation in shallow water, detection of hazards, and long-distance route planning. Autonomous boats can be used for a wide range of tasks such as search and rescue, ocean exploration, and even delivery services. […]
THE STICKY
on February 19, 2023
There are literally thousands of different types of sticky tape you can use on your boat. All sticky tape is not equal. Performance Green Masking. A step up in performance and cost, green masking tape is highly conformable, so it suits many of the curves and shapes found on boats. The ideal solution for masking off areas to be varnished, as it will not come detached if it gets damp while wet sanding the adjacent […]
President’s Day
on February 12, 2023
Officially known as Washington’s Birthday (even though it isn’t actually on Washington’s birthday!), Presidents Day is an American federal holiday that takes place on the third Monday in February. According to Britannica, the origin of Presidents’ Day lies in the 1880s, when the birthday of Washington—commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution and the first president of the United States —was first celebrated as a federal holiday. In 1968 Congress passed the Uniform […]
Obstruction of Justice
on February 4, 2023
Obstruction of justice can include tampering with jurors or with witnesses.
Your Sinking
on January 29, 2023
But what exactly does sinking mean? Is a trawler sinking when sitting at the dock with water leaking in through the stuffing box at a rate the bilge pump can keep up with? Is it sinking if the bilge pump can no longer keep up? Is it sinking if the bilge pump fails? How about a ski boat that gets swamped by waves; is it sinking? An Insurance Perspective From an insurance perspective, a boat […]
BOAT SHOWS
on January 22, 2023
Boat shows play an important role in the boating industry. The boating industry relies on consumer preferences, behavior and decision-making. Boat shows provide an opportunity for the general public to understand the products and the services that the industry offers. With a bevy of shows coming up, its important to keep the focus. Upcoming Shows Miami Show 02/15/23 – 02/19/23 Miami, Florida Miami Yacht Show 02/15/23 – 02/19/23 Miami, Florida Orlando Show 03/17/23 – 03/19/23 […]
Alcohol Dangers
on January 15, 2023
Alcohol’s dangers are well documented. Most people know that alcohol affects judgment, vision, balance, and coordination, which greatly increase the likelihood of accidents. The Coast Guard says that in alcohol-related fatalities, more than half the victims capsized their boats or went overboard. A boater is even more likely to become impaired than a driver of a car. Stressors Stressors, such as exposure to noise, vibration, sun, glare, wind, and the motion of the water affect […]
WINTERIZATION
on January 9, 2023
Wintering Down South It’s no surprise that when freezing temps blast an area where annual winterization isn’t the norm, damage claims are sure to follow. If your winter storm-prep plan consists of hanging a garage drop light in the engine compartment and calling it good, you may want to beef it up with some of the following tasks. Just because its not freezing all winter down here, doesn’t mean you should ignore these tips. Engines: […]