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The Best Jet Ski Tours in Key Largo

Key Largo is a beautiful place to enjoy a sunny day. If you do not wish to spend the entire day simply lounging on the beach and swimming, you may consider taking it up a notch – or in other words, go jet skiing! That being said, if you’re a beginner you will probably want […]

Are Jet Drive Boats Any Good? What Are The Pros and Cons of Jet Drives?

Off the top of my head there are 3 ways of propelling a boat, either through the use of a conventional propeller, an impeller (or ‘jet drive’), and aircraft style propellers typically found on flat bottomed air boats used in marshlands where below waterline propulsion is impractical. For most of us the choice will come […]

How Engine Hours Affect a Boat’s Value

Buying a used boat is of course a great way to get into the activity without making a massive financial commitment. Whether you’re selling a boat or buying one, it’s worth knowing what will affect the price you can buy/sell it for. By far the most contentious and most widely discussed issue around the subject […]

What Causes an Outboard Motor to Overheat?

Without a doubt outboard motors are the most ingenious means of propulsion for boats; they’re a fully self contained power plant, they come in a range of different sizes, and they’re convenient to maintain and transport. However in some ways their supreme utility can be a curse as much as it is a blessing. People […]

How Much Should I Pay to Have My Boat Valeted?

Keeping your boat clean is important, partly for pride reasons, and partly to keep the thing, well, ship shape (for lack of a better word.) Whether it’s scraping the barnacles from your dingy or shampooing the carpets on board your superyacht, valet and detailing work shouldn’t be overlooked as part of the upkeep of your […]

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