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Safe Communications on the Water
Mention a VHF radio to any small boat owner and the immediate question is, “Why do I need one if I have a cellphone?” However, relying on a phone while fishing offshore or cruising in out-of-the-way coves may not work due to lack of coverage and may not be safe, not to mention that cellphones are poor swimmers. Here are 7 ways a VHF radio improves on cellphone communications and how one may help you stay in touch or even save your life.
How to tie Boating knots
Learn 9 different nautical knots in less than 30 seconds each!- Mindy Goodman
- Tags: boating knots boats docking rope
What You Need to Tow
Recently I was questioned by a new boat buyer about towing boats. In this case the question was in reference to the towing capacity of a small SUV with a tow capacity of 3,500 pounds.- Mindy Goodman
- Tags: Boat Towing boating pontoon boat trucks
Quick Tip: How to Change your Trailer Lights
Maintaining working trailer lights is not just common courtesy. It’s the law, and you don’t want to start or end your day on the water with a citation for a non-functioning tail light.- Mindy Goodman