Boating

The weather is getting warmer and memorial day weekend is coming up quick! If you are one of the millions of boaters around the country, that probably means you are getting ready to take your boat out of storage and prepare it for a summer cruising the open water with friends and family. This ultimate sense of freedom doesn't come without some work though. Don't worry, we're going to walk you through everything you need to get your boat ready for summer!

Owning a boat is all fun until winter comes around and you start fretting over how to store it. When the cold season starts creeping in, it means it is time to put away your favorite summer toy. Winterizing your boat is stressful, but it has to be done. You can’t just haul a vessel out of the water and into the backyard garage and think that is it. For one, doing that could cause damage that would demand astronomical costs to fix. Then there is a chance of voiding the warranty, which can be upsetting, especially for a new acquisition. So, how do you get that boat ready for winter?

I'm going through the process of moving to a state with one of the highest per-capita boating populations in the country as well as thousands of miles of coastline along the great lakes and abundant amounts of smaller lakes that are fabulous for boating as well. Simply put, in addition to getting a truck... I'm saving up for a new boat too. Unfortunately, that's not as easy of a decision as you might think. For instance, in St Joseph where our new condo is - I can get a used pontoon boat and cruise the river and possibly the lake on a calm day but to go out and have fun fishing on Lake Michigan, I'd need a completely different type of vessel.

Pickup trucks are useful things to have around. Especially heavy-duty trucks like the Ram 2500. This big, burly, towing machine has a maximum tow rating of 17,980 pounds (about 9 tons). So when Ram Truck asked us if we wanted to test drive their 2018 Ram 2500, we immediately started looking around to find something to tow. Anything larger than a jet ski or a teardrop camper would do. We ended up with a huge pontoon boat and a fun day on the water with the Wyoming Air National Guard!

In a world dominated by technology, there's something special and primal about heading out on a boat to go fishing or in search of other adventures. That's not to say that I don't enjoy the benefits of modern technology but this connection between man and nature is something special that those choosing to sleep in and stay clean just won't ever understand. I had the opportunity to celebrate this connection between man and nature recently by taking a fishing trip with some of my blogger buddies to Punta Gorda, Florida and I can't wait to do it all over again.

Fast as hell and gets you there in style... that describes the legendary Acura NSX. Now it also describes a new prototype fishing boat from San Juan Yachts that was inspired by the car. This new SJ32 fishing boat will feature Honda Marine engines ready to propel the boat through the water at up to 55mph. Fast to the fish and back in time for happy hour!

It can be a dream come true to buy a new or used boat, and you may find it difficult to stop your mind from wandering as you and your friends or family enjoy many happy days on the water. Buying a boat, however, is not a matter to be taken lightly, and there are many factors to consider before you decide which boat to buy as well as when and where to buy it.

Have you ever dreamed of not merely riding above the waves but being able to dive below them? Well then, you are in for a treat. Dutch submersible manufacturer, U-Boat Worx, has revealed the fastest addition yet to its already impressive fleet of models - the Super Sub. This appropriately named personal submarine can carry 3 people up to 300 meters below the surface and cruise at up to 8 knots underwater!

There's no doubt about it, I'm a total adrenaline junkie, always looking to try something new and exciting, no matter how crazy and/or dangerous it might be. Skydiving, bungee jumping, ice climbing, extreme zip lining, trapezing, and more. You name it, I've probably done it. But one thing I've never done before is wakesurfing.

If you're looking to up your wakesurfing game, it's time to ditch your traditional boat for a sleek, streamlined wakesurfing model. These specially designed boats create unbeatable swells that allow you to rip through the water on customized waves so you can get the most out of every moment. Experience the difference wakesurfing boats can make for you with the top models of 2023.