Boats, Engines & Equipment Reviews

Okay, so it’s not quite as memorable (yet?) as “Riders on the Storm,” the 1971 hit by The Doors, but a new blog by writers Christine Kling and Mike Jastrzebski  called Write on the Water, is a place to talk about the intersection of writing and living and working on the water. I was the guest [...] …Read More

By way of introducing this new video series, let me re-state what will become obvious to you:  I am a writer. And writers may have great ideas for video but viewers will likely suffer a bit while the writer learns to be a filmmaker. And with that ugly excuse for the quality of our first [...] …Read More

Video look at South Florida PWC & Sport Boat Show, hosted by Riva Motorsports. …Read More

Beyond the terrible environmental impact, Gulf boaters have a more personal concern: what effect the oil spill will have on their fiberglass, dacron, and teak. …Read More

Six stories, 30-plus upgrade ideas, and still plenty of time to enter the Boats.com contest by explaining a little about your planned or recently completed boat-enhancement project. …Read More

The new owner of the New Jersey Nets is a 6'8" Russian billionaire who can backflip a stand-up PWC. …Read More

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These affordable extras should be on your shopping list - they’re good for boating and good for your wallet. …Read More

Preventing diesel and gas spills with the Chadd Padd Here’s a simple answer to a frequent problem –- you can keep diesel and gas from running over into the water with the Chadd Padd, an oil absorbing pad with a hole cut out so you can put the nozzle through at the fuel dock. Developed by a guy actually named Chadd, the Chadd Padd is like a bib for when you’re fueling and it will not only catch any dribs that are headed for the waterway, it’ll keep diesel and gas off your gelcoat too.  The offset, pre-perforated hole remains loosely attached when fueling to catch any extra spill – like a hanging chad, get it? Each 10" x 10" pad is anti-static treated and can hold up to 4.5 oz. of petroleum products.  Made of the same material marinas are required to have for Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements, the pad may save owners fines and the hassle of clean up.  You can also get these in 15” x 20” if you plan on being extra messy.  And of course, you can use them in the bilge like any other absorbing mat. The Chadd Padd can be used repeatedly – until it’s too greasy to work with.  With a perforated, partial hole design, it accommodates most filler ports for refueling or adding oil.  A Chadd Padd retails for $9.95 for a 6-pack, while a roll of 36 pads is $34.95.  If you’re so inclined, you can even order these pads with an imprinted message or logo.  I’m not sure you’ll want to put your boat name on one but you if you own a waterfront restaurant or marina, it’s another way to advertise by providing these pads at the fuel dock free of charge from an optional dispenser.   Sure you could wrap a regular pad around the nozzle and hold it there but here’s a gift for the boater that has everything.  And hey, father’s day is coming and it beats a tie.  Besides, ties don’t absorb much… Check out chaddpadd.com for more information.  …Read More

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