BOATTRADER NEWS & TIPS

With the increase in boats being used for water skiing, wake boarding, wake surfing and other tow-behind water sports, more and more boat owners may find themselves in need of special insurance coverage.  Most basic boat insurance policies include ‘waters sports liability’ coverage, but on some it’s an extra coverage and must be added via ... Read more....

For many experienced mariners, the trip from Chub Cay in the Bahamas to Jupiter Inleton Florida's East Coast is a leisurely cruise of several hours. But on March 13, 1993, what was to be a short trip home after a great week of fun in the sun, became a tragic case of "lost at sea." Every ... Read more....

Boat Shows in the U.S.Each year there are hundreds of local, regional and international boat shows that take place in nearly every major U.S. city near a coastline. Boat shows give boating enthusiasts an opportunity to tour some of the latest models and designs by boat manufacturers in hopes of getting a great deal on ... Read more....

Wherever there is a body of water to fish in the U.S., you are likely to find well organized fishing tournamentsthat will showcase spectacular sportfishing expertise. Thousands of fishing tournaments are held each year ranging from local fishing contests to competitive professional fishing tournaments. The larger fishing tournaments are often supported by corpo Read more....

When people hear the phrase "cats on boats", they most often think of a multi-haul vessel design known as a catamaran style boat? but that's simply not always the case. As rare as it may seem to be, more and more boaters are taking the necessary and patient steps to share time on their boats ... Read more....

Boaters that live along ocean coastlines, salty bays or waterways near the ocean need a recreational boat that performs well in a saltwater environment. Saltwater boat stylesand designs should be built to enable comfortable cruising, make boating activities more enjoyable and be resistant to saltwater corrosive issues.  Many boaters also look for fishin Read more....

Spacious and luxurious accommodations found in motor yachts make them the ultimate cruising experience for long weekends on the water or extended boating trips. With top brands and styles ranging from comfortably upscale to luxuriously extravagant, motor yachts offer options for boaters on a variety of budget levels.   Boats that are classified a Read more....

About Mercury Outboard EnginesPopular on smaller powerboats, outboard engines are light, fast and easy to maintain. Mercury Marine is one of the top selling manufacturers of outboard engines and has been manufacturing Mercury outboard engines since 1939.   Mercury outboards continue to impress boaters, ranking third in the Outboard Direct Injection Read more....

Man's best friend can be a great companion on land or at sea. There are many breeds of dogs that were bred to be on the water and are considered a natural addition to a boat's crew. With excellent swimming abilities and an unstoppable love of the water, dogs on boats make the perfect adventuring ... Read more....

Outboard motors are designed with simple internal cooling systems that pump raw water through an intake grid in the lower unit of outdrives. The water then circulates throughout the engine and then out the propeller hub. When the cooling system is working properly, a small stream of water is visible from the side of the ... Read more....