Archive for March, 2013

My Favorite Boat: A Billy Joel Powerboat! March 30th 2013
I am a complete ignoramus when it comes to celebrities. But I love the powerboats associated with Billy Joel.

Furuno Goes CHIRP with its Latest Fishfinder March 29th 2013
CHIRP fishfinders are all the rage in high-end units, and now Furuno has a multi-spectrum offering of its own, the DFF1-UHD TruEcho.

Boating and Global Warming: What Good Luck, What Bad Luck March 28th 2013
Is global warming good luck, or bad luck? To boaters, it might be both.

Rule of Thumb: Distances and Angles on the Horizon March 27th 2013
It's not always easy to tell someone how to spot something far away. Mariners, like carpenters and tailors, can estimate with their thumbs.

A Stealthy Excursion to Falmouth Harbor March 26th 2013
Oh, the things that come in threes: Little pigs, stooges, musketeers, sheets to the wind, the Hansen brothers. And the Overboards, a random cast of characters that earned this label by occasionally mishandling loose objects on the deck of a sailing yacht.

Manic Monday Videos: Marlin 1, Fishermen 0 March 25th 2013
If you ask us, this fish is the clear winner in this battle.

boats.com Drink Coozie Giveaway March 25th 2013
We're giving away boats.com drink coozies to our fans!

Picture This: Behind The Scenes of boats.com Video March 24th 2013
We love exposing our videogpraher, Paul Cronin, whenever we have the chance.

My favorite boat: Boston Whaler 150 Montauk March 23rd 2013
A rare catch convinces Rob how safe his boat is.

Do Scented Fishing Lures Like GULP Really Work Better? March 22nd 2013
When it comes to soft plastic jigs and tails, using the scent-impregnated variety could improve your catch rate.

Peters & May To Tackle Logistics for APBA March 21st 2013
“By supporting the sport we not only get the satisfaction of seeing our teams succeed in their goals, but we also generate additional business, which allows us to increase the next year’s commitment."

Victory Team Back in for Class 1 China Race March 21st 2013
Nine catamarans will line up for the start in Sanya at the China Grand Prix.

Marine Battery Safety: Rag That Terminal March 20th 2013
It's a simple, low-tech way of preventing a nasty accident.

Top Ten: Boat Stories You Might Have Missed March 19th 2013
Sea lions, Johnny Depp and restroom rendezvous top the list this week.