Spring Into Another Season!
Across the country, boats are being removed from winter storage and placed in the water. Boaters start their annual preparation and cleaning projects to ready their boat and prevent problems once the season is underway. Spring has arrived! Fuel System : Inspect the fuel system for leaks or damage while paying close attention to fuel [...]

Boat Theft – Being pro-active is the key to preventing boat theft
If you own a boat or you’re thinking of purchasing one, then please review these theft-prevention tips to keep your boat safe. Boat theft occurs year-round, whether it is in use or during lay-up. As one of your largest assets, your boat needs protected. In addition to comprehensive boat insurance, it is always helpful to [...]

Sinking Boat Insurance Myths
Whether it is the Loch Ness Monster or a 30-foot Great White hungrily searching for surfers, our waters are steeped in myth. However, most people today don’t believe this folklore, so why do many boaters believe boat insurance myths? After surveying more than 1,000 boaters nationwide, here are a few examples of myths we have [...]

Preparing for Spring
As winter begins to thaw, you’re probably getting antsy to get back on the water. Before you do though, check out these tips to get you best prepared for a new season of boating. Also, reference this guide for any federal requirement questions you may have. 1. Personal Floatation Devices (PFD) – First, verify that [...]

Risk Factor – What Affects Your Boat Insurance Rate?
Contrary to what most people believe, boat insurance is a wide-ranging market. Because of the complicated risk inherent in owning and operating a boat, coverage options and insurance rates can vary significantly from one company to the next. Navigation area, storage location, ownership experience, claim history, and motor vehicle record are all examples of variables [...]

Boat Show Preview – The Best Way to Buy
As we enter the holiday season and the winter chill grips most of the country, buying a new boat may be far from your mind. However, you could be closer to buying your dream boat than you think. Experts agree the best time to buy a boat is during the off-season, which corresponds with the winter boat show season. Plus, boat shows provide a great opportunity for boaters to get special deals and incentives on new boats, as well as the opportunity to meet a variety of dealers and manufacturers. Any person seriously considering buying a boat should begin with attending a boat show, but first use these boat show tips to make the best of your experience.

Tips for Off-Season Boating
During the fall and winter, boaters enjoy an entirely new way to experience waterways. They can drop anchors in the normally bustling waterways, and enjoy the scenery. Yet boating in the off-season does come with certain challenges – the sun sets earlier, temperatures drop faster and there are fewer boats to assist in emergency situations. Therefore, your friends at the National Boat Owners Association prepared a few tips to keep you safe while boating in the off-season.

Boat Shows Calendar 2011
Wondering the next boat show is going to be? Below you can find upcoming power, sail, or antique boat shows around the US and Canada. If you know of one that is not listed please let us know.

ABC’s of Hurricane Watches/Warnings, Categories, & Tropical Storms/Depressions
If you are a water-state boat owner, then you may already be accustomed to the all of the hysteria that surrounds the hurricane season. Below are simple explanations of what each “category,” “watch,” and “warning” really mean. -“Hurricane watch” – Warns you that a hurricane could hit your area within the next 24-36 hours. -“Hurricane [...]

Don’t Drink and Boat
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand that drinking and driving don’t mix. The fact of the matter is people still seem to avoid following suit when it comes to operating a vessel. Recent statistics state that 17% of all recreational boating fatalities involve the abuse of alcohol, meaning 428 of 2010’s 6,062 accidents [...]