Garmin ActiveCaptain is the ultimate way to stay connected while boating. With ActiveCaptain, you can manage your marine experience from nearly anywhere, accessing information on your Garmin chartplotter or fishfinder to plan a trip or connect with the Garmin boating community via your compatible mobile device. However, to ensure access to the latest information and […]

A drift sock comes into play on inshore waters as well as offshore. (An autopilot also makes a nice addition for fishing…just sayin’) When wind or current push your boat through the strike zone too quickly to effectively present baits, it’s time to take action. Depending on the situation, deploying a sea anchor or using the […]

We would love to tell you that this image is part of the Pirates of the Caribbean set, but it’s not. It’s the hull of a boat covered in marine fouling. This can be prevented with antifouling systems and coatings. Marine fouling creates a lot of issues for anything in the water. With regards to […]

Having your hull cleaned and painted sucks! You can’t avoid anti-fouling, it’s just part of owning a B.O.A.T (Bring Out Another Thousand) But there is a way that you can have this done less often with excellent results.