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The recreational boating market is stabilizing after a pandemic boom, with 2025 forecasts predicting a 3–5% growth in expenditures despite a recent 9–12% dip in new powerboat unit sales. Understanding these boat sales statistics is your secret weapon for spotting…
Video: What to Look For in an Affordable Deck Boat. If you want the perfect blend of space, stability, and speed for your next lake day, Sea Ray and Huricane currently lead the pack for most families, while Stingray and…
Video: MUST-HAVE Knowledge for SAILORS (What sailboat data numbers mean) | Sailing Truth Show. The 2020 boating season saw a record-breaking surge in activity, but it also delivered a sobering reality: fatalities jumped by 25% despite more safety gear being…
Video: We Ranked 21 Engine Brands from Worst to Best. If you demand an engine that starts every time and runs for thousands of hours without a whimper, Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda, Mercury, and Tohatsu are the undisputed kings of the…
The hard truth is that while over 17 million recreational boats call US waters home, a staggering 83% of boating fatalities involve drowning, and the vast majority of those victims weren’t wearing a life jacket. Our deep dive into the…
Video: Nautical Boat Club Franchise – An Owner’s Perspective – Jon Dukes. Remember the summer we spent staring at a rusted engine block while our friends were already three miles out on the water? That was the moment we realized…
Video: Best and Worst Cruisers Under 50′. Remember that time we tried to dock a 40-foot express cruiser in a 15-knot crosswind with a rookie crew? Let’s just say the marina master wasn’t impressed, and we learned a valuable lesson:…
Video: Prosecutors Replay Deadly Boat Crash Aftermath in Closing Arguments. You’ve probably heard the old sailor’s saying: “The sea is a cruel mistress.” But the truth is, the water doesn’t care about your intentions; it only cares about your preparation.…
Ever wonder why the moment you step onto a boat, the stress of the real world just evaporates into the spray? We’ve all been there: one minute you’re staring at a spreadsheet, and the next, you’re the captain of your…
Video: Aluminum vs Fiberglass Boats. Remember the first time you stepped onto a boat that felt like a floating tin can, rattling with every wave? Or perhaps you’ve marveled at a sleek fiberglass cruiser gliding over chop as if it…
