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  1. How-To / Seamanship

    The Do’s and Don’ts of Passenger Boating

    Jack Feldman & Gregory Mintz
    Jun 13, 2018

    It's nice to have friends with boats, and it's even nicer when they invite you out for a day on the water. So remember, it’s not hard to steer clear of bad etiquette—here's some simple advice to follow. …Read More

  2. How-To / Maintenance

    Ready to Switch from Gas to Diesel?

    Lenny Rudow
    May 31, 2018

    Boat owners must weigh the advantages and disadvantages of switching their engines from gas to diesel. …Read More

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  4. How-To / Seamanship

    Towing a Boat on the Water

    Brett Becker
    May 3, 2018

    There's nothing worse than breaking down in the middle of open water—luckily, if you can flag down a fellow boater, they may be able to give you a tow. Here's how... …Read More

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  7. How-To / Buying & Selling

    NADA Guides: Pricing a Boat

    Doug Logan
    Apr 5, 2018

    Combining the range of boats.com with the depth of NADA Guides will help you pinpoint an ideal selling price for your boat. …Read More

  8. How-To / Buying & Selling

    Buying a New Boat

    Lenny Rudow
    Feb 22, 2018

    Is a new boat in your future? We have the know-how and info you need to make it happen. …Read More

  9. How-To / Seamanship

    Tips for Boating in Heavy Fog

    Lenny Rudow
    Jan 25, 2018

    Nobody wants to be caught on the water in heavy fog, but if you’re a boater it’s bound to happen sooner or later. Here are five tips that will help you get home. …Read More

  10. How-To / Seamanship

    Tips for Safer Boating

    Zuzana Prochazka
    Jan 18, 2018

    Use these boating safety tips to keep your days on the water fun. …Read More

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  12. How-To / Seamanship

    Boat Organization & Storage Tips

    Zuzana Prochazka
    Jan 4, 2018

    A place for everything, and everything in its place—here's 20 of the best onboard organization solutions for your boat. …Read More

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  14. How-To / Seamanship

    How to Safely Transfer People Boat to Boat: Tips from Sea Tow

    Staff
    Dec 28, 2017

    Transferring people from one boat to another at sea can be both difficult and dangerous—if you don’t know these important tips. …Read More

  15. How-To / Seamanship

    Knot Tying Basics: Tips from Sea Tow

    Staff
    Dec 14, 2017

    Tying knots is essential knowledge for any savvy boater. Sea Tow suggests mastering these five basic knots while out at sea. …Read More

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