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Fishing from a boat is great fun for the whole family. It gives you access to those special fishing spots that can't be reached by land.

Statistics shows that drunken and aggressive driving fatalities have plummeted over the past two decades. This could mean that the silent killers on the roads are the distracted drivers.

There's good news on the horizon for anyone who's hooked on fishing. A membership program has been launched from the nation's largest organization of recreational boaters--BoatU.S.--that can help make any fishing trip safe and worry free.

Boats are a pretty expensive to have which is why it is incredibly important to boating enthusiasts that they protect their beloved boats from all sorts of scratches that can be brought about. Scratches can be caused by not just normal wear and tear but also nature's harsh elements. Using a good boat cover can protect your beloved boat from all these unsightly marks and larger boat problems. Whether the boat cover is for your new bass boat or for the family ski boat which...

All modern car tires are now radial. Car tires are a tremendous blight on the environment, and there are about a billion car tires stockpiled in our country. Re-treaded passenger car tires are manufactured according to standards. Today's passenger-car tires are safer at much higher speeds than 80 mph. While passenger-car tires are nearly all radials these days, ST tires are still available in bias-belted construction. We all know that our car tires are filled with air and tha...

Looking for a gift for the boater in your life? From gourmet grills to water-friendly DVD players, this year's boating gadgets will help turn any boat into a home away from home.

If you have an aluminum boat, then an aluminum boat trailer is what you need to haul it around, and get it to the fishing hole you love going to. Aluminum boats are great for fishing lakes, and ponds.

Before you take that first pleasure cruise or fishing trip of the season, make sure your boat insurance is shipshape.

Taking good care of one’s boat is very important. Good care and maintenance enhances the life of a boat and saves a lot of money also.

The sun is about to rise and the weather is crisp. You pack your tackle box, grab your pole and buy some worms. You make your way to the fishing dock dreaming you had the perfect fishing boat so you were landlocked no more. Now that dream can become reality with these 4 easy tips for finding and purchasing the perfect fishing boat! Have a clear understanding of the purpose of the fishing boat. Obviously the boat is going to be used for fishing, but is it going to be used o...

If you are wondering what to do with your boat accessories, specifically boat fenders, and how to store all that "stuff," listen up to the following suggestion. Storage on boats is always a challenge. The trick is to own the type of boat accessories which respect economy of space. The solution is to have boat bumpers you can deflate, compact and store in a small space like the new Inflatable-Deflatable Boat Fenders from Boat Bunkers. These boat bumpers are truly space saving and convenient

You might never have owned a boat before, or you might already have your own boat, but it doesn’t suit you. Here are the things that you need to consider before purchasing a boat.

It seems counterintuitive that winter is the best time of the year to buy a new boat or personal watercraft. But those who wait until late spring or summer to make their purchase often are disappointed to learn that the new vessel they want is sold out.

The Chrysler Group is just about set to stage their own share of recalls. According to Reuters, the company has already informed the public last Friday that they are going to call back to its arms the Jeep Liberty, Dodge Durango, and the Dodge Avenger. The numbers go up to a high of half a million units in total.

Usually when you get to the stage of buying a boat, you will have had some previous experience of boating. You may be looking for a replacement, new or used, or it could be that after spending many a good time on a friends boat that you feel it time to have your own. Check out the market. There are various ways to find your type of vessel.

Fiat's division in Brazil prepped its FCC Adventure concept car for the San Paulo Auto Show. Said slick, cross-over, off-road coupe combined the rugged look of a muscle car with the vivacious appeal of a sports vehicle.

If you are seeking to get away from the daily grind, then let your hair down and get on a boat.

If you’re the type that prefers the excitement of ongoing variety, then booking a mainstream vacation may not be for you. Among the many options from which there are to choose, houseboat vacations offer a non-stop, fun-in-the-sun experience which little else can parallel. Perhaps the biggest perk of these floating homes is that if you get tired of your surroundings, you can simply move on to another port and enjoy a new facet of your trip – which equates to a bunch of mini-va...

I have been fascinated with the annual Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge University for as long as I can remember. I didn’t attend any of these top two British Universities, nor do I have an avid enthusiasm for rowing but this traditional race of the two boats over exactly 4 miles and 374 yards still holds a fascination for me. I am not alone as the televised event is broadcast, from the historic River Thames, to hundreds of countries and has an audience of millions. The...

You and your family are heading out early in the morning for a day of fishing in your brand new fishing boat. You hit that highway that leads to the lake, excited voices echoing throughout your SUV. Your wife and kids are just as delighted with the new boat as you are and are discussing the whopper they hope to catch. You arrive at the lake, launch the runabout that contains the entire family's fishing gear and in no time at all, you are skimming across the water, every famil...

Autosport Development recently announced that they will be producing in limited quantity a sports car designed in the UK, the Deronda. The Deronda is designed to look and perform like a Formula One race car which makes it one of the fastest sports cars in the world today.

The new navigation system is known and marketed as the Navman F20 and it is created by Navman, one of the world’s leading crafters of products that make use of the Global Positioning System, or the GPS. According to Navman, the Navman F20 is actually a new entrant to the market though the company has already previously created other award winning navigation products for cars and vehicles.

Whether you are pulling a custom boat trailer or small boat trailer, one thing is certain. The safety concern to you and those on the road around you is of supreme concern. We have incorporated a few essential tips, which you should know in order to transport your boat and trailer securely, happily and without abusing the towing vehicle.

AAA recently reported that the price of gasoline vary from state to state with the West Coast posting the highest average of gas price. The organization also reported that they believe that the price of gasoline will not reach the three dollar mark in the country except for the West Coast.

Learning the proper way to trailer a boat is a necessity for any individual who does in fact trailer their boat as opposed to keeping it on a lift or at a storage facility that offers "in and out" service for their customers.

The trailers we use to haul our boats, horses, equipment and other toys are one of our most overlooked and under maintained possessions. We rarely think about them until we need to take our boat out to the lake when the weather warms and even then, most of us are lucky to just check the tire pressure. Keeping your trailer in good running shape really isn’t that hard and can save you from at best a minor inconvenience to at worst a serious accident.

There are pros and cons to every vehicle, and this is no different when it comes to boats. As with cars there are always hundreds of used boats available, and in an ideal situation you should look at newer models first.

Financing a boat using a lease is a relatively new concept, yet it can offer significant VAT advantages to both the personal and commercial owner. The article looks at the two most popular schemes, the Italian and French schemes, and how these work in principle.

Boat towing or trailering across the United States is subject to different state laws as far as maximum speeds, trailer equipment requirements, trailer dimensions, brakes, insurance, and accessories such as reflectors are concerned. A separate permit for boat towing in each state is also required.

Boat owners say high gas prices won't sink their plans this summer. However, according to a new survey, higher prices will have them easing off the throttle more often.