Scott Zeien, Author at Kingman Yacht Center

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Going to the Boat Show? Here are Some Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Visit.

Boat show season is here, and the New England Boat Show moves into the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center next week. If you plan to go to the show, or to the Miami show the following week, here are some tips to make the most of your visit .... DO... Continue reading

January

Scott Zeien

boat usage, new boat

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Tips on Boating Etiquette for New Boaters

You may have been in boating for quite some time, but can you remember what it was like your first season? So much to think about! If you're new to boating, we thought you might appreciate some tips on boating etiquette to help ease you into your first season. Our... Continue reading

December

Scott Zeien

history

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Christmas at Sea

by Robert Louis Stevenson The sheets were frozen hard, and they cut the naked hand; The decks were like a slide, where a seamen scarce could stand; The wind was a nor’wester, blowing squally off the sea; And cliffs and spouting breakers were the only things a-lee. They heard the... Continue reading

December

Scott Zeien

Favorite Destinations

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5 Tips for Winter Seal Watching on Buzzards Bay

Borrowed from our friends at the Buzzards Bay Coalition .... During the colder months of the year, Buzzards Bay hosts some beautiful and wild guests from the north – seals. These playful mammals are delightful to see lounging on rocks and beaches along the Bay’s shoreline in winter. The most... Continue reading

December

Scott Zeien

Product Spotlight

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Inflatable SUP’s are a Great Choice for Boaters

Every year we see more and more boats with paddleboards strapped to their decks. They’re fun to use at your favorite anchorage, but they take up lots of space when not in use. If you’re a boater who’s caught the SUP bug, you should consider purchasing an inflatable paddleboard. Inflatable... Continue reading

November

Scott Zeien

Marine Electronics, Product Spotlight

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Product Spotlight: Siren Marine’s Boat Monitoring System

Every boater knows that small problems become big problems when no one is around. Siren Marine products allow you to protect your asset, track boat movements, and switch on/off accessories from your cell phone, tablet or computer. Born at sea, Siren Marine monitors are simply the best, most well thought... Continue reading

October

Scott Zeien

Uncategorized

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An October Ghost Story: Mary Celeste

We love a good ghost story, and sometimes real stories are the most frightening of all .... In 1872, Captain Benjamin Briggs (a native of Marion, MA)—along with his wife, two-year-old daughter, and crew of seven—set sail across the Atlantic on the brigantine merchant ship Mary Celeste to deliver a... Continue reading

October

Scott Zeien

boat usage, boating, Safe Boating

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Some Tips on Boating on that Perfect Autumn Day

Many boaters delay pulling their boats for the season to take advantage of that occasional perfect autumn day. Crisp, cool, calm air and bright sunshine make these days on the water very special. Some of the year’s best fishing occurs in the fall, and there’s no better way to enjoy... Continue reading

September

Scott Zeien

history

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Local History: The Battle of Falmouth

(Excerpted from http://wickedyankee.blogspot.com 10/25/11) When you think of the sites of significant battles in the history of our country, you probably don’t generally think of Cape Cod. In fact, for most of the extensive history of warfare in this country, Cape Cod has been spared. Certainly the citizens of Cape... Continue reading

September

Scott Zeien

buying a boat

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Boat Buying Tips: Fall is a Great Time to Buy!

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 if you want to order a new boat this is the time to place an order for late spring... Continue reading

Scott Zeien

Going to the Boat Show? Here are Some Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Visit.

Tips on Boating Etiquette for New Boaters

Christmas at Sea

5 Tips for Winter Seal Watching on Buzzards Bay

Inflatable SUP’s are a Great Choice for Boaters

Product Spotlight: Siren Marine’s Boat Monitoring System

An October Ghost Story: Mary Celeste

Some Tips on Boating on that Perfect Autumn Day

Local History: The Battle of Falmouth

Boat Buying Tips: Fall is a Great Time to Buy!

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