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If you want to avoid sharing your vessel’s identity with dozens of others, skip “Serenity” and “Seas the Day,” which dominate the marina logs year after year. When you ask what are the most common names for boats, the answer…
The recreational boating industry is currently pivoting from a pandemic-era boom to a stabilized, value-driven market where the pre-owned sector is outperforming new sales. Our deep dive into the latest recreational boating industry statistics reveals that while new unit shipments…
Video: Devastating boating accidents around U.S. leave some dead others injured. Every three hours, a life is lost on the water, bringing the estimated global toll of boating deaths per year worldwide to over 3,250. While the water offers freedom,…
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:…
