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27 Homemade Pontoon Boat Plans You Can DIY Easily
Pontoon boats are expensive to buy, but making one yourself can be simple and affordable, allowing you to save a whole lot of cash at the same time as tackling a highly rewarding project. For … Read more
27 Homemade Boat Plans You Can DIY Easily
Building a boat might sound like a big project – and depending on the kind of boat you want, it can be. However, with the right plan, it’s far from impossible, offering you the prospect … Read more
27 Homemade Jon Boat Plans You Can DIY Easily
Jon boats feature an extremely simple design, and their flat bottom makes them suitable for use on even shallow water, so they’re a popular choice with anglers and many other inland boat users. They’re also … Read more
25 Homemade Boat Cover Ideas You Can DIY Easily
Boats are expensive, so it’s worth the effort of making sure yours is properly protected when you’re not using it, but unfortunately, even the covers themselves don’t come cheap. However, there is a solution that … Read more
6 Tips to Buy a Small Boat Motors
When it comes down to deciding whether or not to use an inboard or an outboard motor, it would be helpful if you first consider how often and for what purpose you intend to use … Read more
How to Find Free or Cheap Boats For Sale? (Step-By-Step Guides)
As an avid outdoorsman with a passion for nature, there may be nothing better than loading up your boat before dawn for a day out on the water. If you have always dreamed of having … Read more
6 Best Cheap Boats You Can Live On Full Time
If you have always lived in a cozy house with all the niceties and comforts included, then living on a boat must sound crazy. While it’s true that you will have to compromise some things … Read more
9 Most Affordable Pontoon Boats Under $30,000
You may have never known you wanted a pontoon boat until reading this article. However, if you have been around the water before, you likely have seen a pontoon boat before. Pontoon boats are gaining … Read more
8 Most Elegant Small Electric Boats For Lakes
Unless you are signing up for what is known as the “Everest of the Seas”- the Vendee Globe, then traveling 30 knots or higher is unnecessary and, to be frank, not that comfortable. But, if … Read more
Volvo vs. MerCruiser vs. Ilmor Sterndrive Boat Motors (Pros & Cons)
Are you having trouble deciding between brands for the best sterndrive motor for your new boat? If so, stick around because this article will explore and compare three top brands: Volvo, MerCruiser, and Ilmor. But … Read more
Boat Motor Gas to Oil Ratios (The Unlimited Guides)
Have you ever been waiting in line to refuel your outboard engine and felt utterly stuck on the fuel to oil mixing ratio? I understand that finding just the right mixture can be complicated and … Read more
What Size Motor for 8-20 Foot Jon Boat?
Whether you are interested in lake exploration, wildlife observation, need to transport light loads or are a fishing hobbyist, a Jon boat is a reasonably priced boat that is an excellent solution for your intended … Read more