Scott Zeien, Author at Kingman Yacht Center

Scott Zeien

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Don’t Forget About a Gift for Your Boat this Holiday Season!

Now that the holidays are upon us, let’s take a moment to check our lists and think about who we might have forgotten about in the flurry of year-end activity. Like your boat. All wrapped up, tucked away, out of sight and – out of mind? Why not add your... Continue reading

November

Scott Zeien

Maintenance

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Shopping for a Used Boat Trailer? Here’s a Tip

You might learn a lot about the age and condition of a pre-owned boat trailer by looking at the tires. Besides checking for uneven or excessive wear, manufacturer numbers on the tire sidewall will tell you how old the tire is. This might give you clues about the real age... Continue reading

October

Scott Zeien

Maintenance, Uncategorized

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Got Leaks?

Tracking down an exterior fresh water leak aboard a boat might be the most frustrating service issue a boater can face. That nagging drip whenever the rain blows hard onto the forward port quarter ... or the puddle on the galley counter that's there every time you leave the boat... Continue reading

September

Scott Zeien

boat shopping, buying a boat, new boat

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Ready to Buy a Boat? Here are a Few Tips

Smart buyers know that the end of the boating season can be the best time to buy a boat. New boat dealers don’t want to carry inventory through the winter, and private sellers face the cost of winter service and storage if they don’t sell in the fall. With that... Continue reading

September

Scott Zeien

boat usage, Safe Boating, slips

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Boating Fundamentals: Tying Your Boat to a Cleat

Take a walk around any marina and you'll see a wide variety of "knots" used to secure boats in their slips. Many seem to have been invented on the spot, with huge balls of dock line wrapped again and again around the cleat in hopes that mass of the knot... Continue reading

September

Scott Zeien

Buying and Selling, new boat, used boat

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Is Your Boat Ready to Be Listed for Sale?

Trading up or cashing out, if you’ve decided to sell your boat, proper staging is critical to getting your desired price. To make your boat appear better than the others on the market, you should spend the time to thoroughly prepare your boat for sale and show that your boat... Continue reading

August

Scott Zeien

boat usage, boating, Safe Boating

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Forget About the Sharks. How About the Jellyfish?

Unusually warm ocean waters around the Northeastern U.S. have brought a surge in the man-o-war jellyfish population. These are the ones that float on the surface - looking kind of like partially inflated plastic bags - with poisonous tentacles that dangle below the water. Swimmers or beachcombers that get too... Continue reading

August

Scott Zeien

boat usage, Safe Boating

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Should You Be Wearing An Inflatable PFD?

Any boater or water enthusiast should know that a life jacket, or personal floatation device (PFD), can be the difference between life and death on the water. We’re noticing that more and more boaters are opting to use inflatable PFD’s on board. Are these life jackets a good choice for... Continue reading

August

Scott Zeien

boat usage, Favorite Destinations

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Our Favorite Destinations: Menemsha

If you’re tired of the Martha’s Vineyard bustle of Edgartown, Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven, Menemsha is home to the fishing fleet and the local folks who call this island home year round. There's hardly anything there, which is the charm of Menemsha. Two great fish store/restaurants, some shops, cafe,... Continue reading

August

Scott Zeien

boating, Maintenance

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Midseason Maintenance Tips

Your boat's been in the water for a while now, so it's a good time to go over the boat to make sure the second half of the season is problem-free. Here are some suggestions: Exterior Beach Check. Next time you’ve got the boat at the beach, hop overboard and... Continue reading

Scott Zeien

Don’t Forget About a Gift for Your Boat this Holiday Season!

Shopping for a Used Boat Trailer? Here’s a Tip

Got Leaks?

Ready to Buy a Boat? Here are a Few Tips

Boating Fundamentals: Tying Your Boat to a Cleat

Is Your Boat Ready to Be Listed for Sale?

Forget About the Sharks. How About the Jellyfish?

Should You Be Wearing An Inflatable PFD?

Our Favorite Destinations: Menemsha

Midseason Maintenance Tips

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