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NMMA National Marine Marketing Association

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Helpful Hints for Buying a Boat

Helpful Hints for Buying a Boat Continue reading

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What is a BASS Boat?

What is a BASS Boat? Well, that, like adult diapers, it DEPENDS. According to some fancy foot work by lawyers : Primary Examiner: Basinger, Sherman D. ,Assistant Examiner: Swinehart, Edwin L. ,Attorney, Agent or Firm: Brown, Laurence R. at http://www.freepatentsonline.com/4728307.htmlContinue reading

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Maintaining your boat is very important

You never really own a boat, you just rent it for a while. Maintaining your boat is very important because it is exposed to the sun, the weather, bird droppings,hail, leaves and dust blowing. Just because you are the owner does not always mean you are the real owner. If you are financing your boat, the real owner is the finance company; you are just the mortgage payer and the guy/gal in charge of maintenance until you sell. Continue reading

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Caring for your inflatable personal flotation device – PFD

Caring for your inflatable PFD. Exactly, WHAT IS AN INFLATABLE PFD? It is a comfortable slim collar and vest that can be inflated at any time with a CO2 gas cylinder. Regular personal flotation devices (life vest, life preservers) are always at the ready. They have a built in, inherently floatability. The only thing you need to do is to put it on. Children should always wear their PFD when boating, skiing, or out on the water. They also help to keep you warm. See our blog on hypothermia at: Continue reading

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How To Select A Wetsuit

How To Select A Wetsuit, Most boaters or water sport enthusiasts who: scuba dive, wind surf, kayak, white water rafting, triathlon, long distance swim, swim the English channel, or ride a PWC (personal water craft) use a wetsuit. A wetsuit will allow you to venture into colder water, allowing you to extend the scuba or PWC season, by keeping your body warm and avoiding hypothermia. A wetsuit has some buoyancy which is an added safety factor. In essence, you are wearing a suit of thin foam. Just like foam insulation you have in your home, a thin layer of foam on your body keeps you warm. Continue reading

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How to Winterize Your Boat

How to Winterize your boat. Many boaters are aggravated when the season change. Come fall, it is time to get the boat ready for winter. Yet, this can be a good time to evaluate the condition of your boat, inspect the various systems, and do preventative maintenance. Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth. Take advantage of the situation and make the most of it. Depending on your climate, the best place to store your boat during the off season is out of the water. If your boat is too large to easily haul out, you will need a climate controlled indoor storage with an air pump to make bubbles below the boat; which can be expensive. Continue reading

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What To Do In Case Of A Boating Accident

What To Do In Case Of A Boating Accident, Steps to take,# Secure the safety and well being of each person on your boat. 1, If a person has fallen overboard , throw them a life ring, vest, line, something they can grab on to. 2. Secure that safety and well being of the persons in the boat, or object, you collided with. . . . . . . . . . .
# Render first aid. Locate your fire extinguisher.
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BOAT COVERS

BOAT COVERS – A boat cover is, unfortunately, an item that is often ignored or seldom used. It is one piece of equipment that will reduce maintenance upkeep work; and prolong the value of your boat. It protects the boat’s exterior from UV rays when not in use. It keeps dirt and insects off so you reduce your clean up time and expense. Boats are not square – they have odd shapes and a wide range of sizes. Each boat needs a custom fit, sometimes that is hard to find. Continue reading

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Boat Insurance – Who Needs It?

Boat Insurance – Who Needs It ;An article from ZZiiggee.com; Q. I have a small boat – a row boat – why do I need insurance? The boat is worth very little.
A. Regardless of the size of your boat insurance is a wise investment. Even for a row boat. If your passenger falls overboard and dies, you, the driver or owner, of that boat will be held responsible. We live in an expensive and litigious world. Have a boat is fun but there are hazards involved. If the unexpected or unimaginable occurs you need to be protected. Insurance is a very wise investment. Regardless of the size of your boat from very large to very small dinghy: there are several main reasons to have insurance. Continue reading

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