Why You Shouldn’t Leave the Dock Without Automatic Identification System Equipment An automatic identification system (AIS) transceiver lets your boat see and be seen—broadcasting your position, speed, and identity every few seconds while simultaneously plotting nearby traffic on your chart plotter. That real-time visibility slashes collision risk, satisfies many legal requirements, and even lets loved […]
If you want a trolling motor that locks your boat in place, fights current like a champ, and survives season after season in corrosive salt water, the Minn Kota Riptide line is the gold standard. With GPS-anchoring tech, thrust ratings up to 112 lb, and the same rugged, grit-blasted aluminum Minn Kota has perfected over […]
Beginning *July 1, 2025, every foreign pleasure vessel 50 feet (LOA) or longer entering, cruising, anchoring, or even tied to a dock anywhere in Bahamian waters must keep a functioning Automatic Identification System (AIS) turned ON at all times—or risk a $1,000 fine per infraction. Quick-Hit Facts (Read This Before You Cast Off) Effective date: […]
Commissioning a Boat after weeks or months on the hard is the single best way to prevent mid-season breakdowns, avoid costly repairs, and keep your crew safe—because the majority of early-season assistance calls trace back to issues (fuel, batteries, cooling, or safety gear) that a thorough pre-splash check would have caught. According to the U.S. […]
How to measure trolling motor shaft—the quick answer Measure straight down from the point where the motor will mount on your bow or transom to the calm‑water line, then add enough extra inches to keep the propeller at least 12 inches below the surface in real‑world conditions (waves, boat load, standing height, etc.). For most freshwater […]
The Moon’s Pull: A Quick Lunar Low-down Most fishing folklore agrees that the new and full moons are prime time. That’s when the sun and moon tug on Earth from the same line (new) or opposite sides (full), strengthening gravity’s grip on the oceans — and supposedly on fish appetites too. Many anglers swear the […]