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Video: 1.4.2- Fuel Consumption- Distance, Speed &Time Calculations. The ocean has always been our playground, but have you ever stopped to calculate the cost of our fun? While we chase sunsets and salt spray, the maritime industry is quietly burning…
Ever wonder why your neighbor’s pristine center console is gathering more algae than water? You aren’t alone. At Boat Brands™, we’ve seen countless vessels sitting idle for over 350 days a year, gathering dust while the sharing economy surges around…
Video: Build a Sustainable Catamaran From Scratch Full Boat Building Guide. Remember the first time you stepped onto a fiberglass boat and smelled that sharp, chemical sting of polyester resin? It’s a scent that defined the 20th century, but it’s…
Video: Boating 101 | All the Gear You Need for Your New Boat. Ever found yourself staring at a churning horizon, wondering if your gear is up to the task? We have. At Boat Brands™, we’ve weathered everything from sudden…
Ever watched a shiny new boat hit the water and immediately lose 20% of its value before the engine even warms up? It’s a painful reality for most boaters, but not for the savvy few who know which hulls hold…
Video: Requirements for Recreational Boaters – Smart Boating Series. Remember the last time you fought a crosswind to dock, sweating through your shirt while your neighbor glided in effortlessly with a joystick? That wasn’t magic; it was smart boating technology,…
Remember the sinking feeling of pulling up to your dock, only to find your boat half-submerged because a tiny leak went unnoticed for weeks? We’ve all been there, staring at a bilge that’s seen better days, wishing we had a…
Video: Coverage Cove: Boating Insurance Explained – GEICO Insurance. The water is rising, and so are the stakes. We’ve all heard the horror stories: the captain who thought a “standard” policy covered storm surge, only to find out their deductible…
Ever wonder why the water is suddenly so crowded? It’s not just your imagination. While you might picture a quiet lake, the global boating tourism statistics reveal a bustling, multi-billion dollar industry that’s exploding with new energy. From the sun-drenched…
Remember the first time you crept into a quiet cove, only to be shattered by the roar of a diesel engine waking the entire marina? We’ve all been there. But what if you could glide in at dawn, completely silent,…
