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Decommissioning Tips – So You Don’t Forget Anything …

Sad to say, the parade of boats coming ashore for the winter has begun here on Cape Cod. Hundreds will store here in care of the marina, but if you're winterizing your own boat these projects should be performed this fall to protect your boat from moisture, freezing or corrosion... Continue reading

September

Scott Zeien

Maintenance

What’s the Best Way to Winterize My Boat’s Gas Tank?

With winter storage season comes the frequently-asked question, "What's the best way to winterize my gasoline tanks?" Our best answer comes from an understanding that there are three basic threats to your gasoline fuel system during long-term storage: 1) "Bad Gas." When left sitting still, gasoline can begin to "go bad" in a matter of months.... Continue reading

September

Scott Zeien

Maintenance

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Tips on Storing Your Inflatable Dinghy This Winter

Our harbor and dinghy dock are full of inflatable boats, all of which will be pulled out of the water for storage in the next several weeks. If you’re caring for your own boat, we have some suggestions (as you might expect we would). The buoyancy tube of your inflatable... Continue reading

July

Scott Zeien

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Boating Safety Guide: Staying Safe on the Water

You learned the "rules of the road" before you sat behind the wheel of a car, and you should do the same before taking the helm. Just like studying to get your driver’s license, it is very important to have the boating information and certifications you need to be a... Continue reading

June

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COVID Cruising to Kettle Cove

COVID-19 has changed the cruising landscape. Some towns and anchorages are restricting visitors. Boaters are being asked practice social distancing on the water and ashore. Some of your favorite spots are still waiting to open. So now's a great time to add some new destinations to your cruising repertoire. If... Continue reading

May

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Hidden Cape Cod: The Story of Amrita Island

Cape Cod hides many fascinating, little known hideaways, especially for a place that is only 1,306 square miles in size. Amrita Island takes up a mere .03 of those square miles, but its story and history belie its rather diminutive size. Dominating Megansett Harbor with its impressive stone walls and majestic mansions,... Continue reading

April

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Getting Your Boat Ready for Spring: Safety Equipment and Paperwork

We have every hope that the 2020 boating season will be here soon. We're all staying at home and social distancing but there are things you can do to get your boat ready to go even if you can't get on board right not. You probably brought lots of your... Continue reading

March

Scott Zeien

Favorite Destinations

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A (Somewhat) Brief History of Bassetts Island

Boaters on upper Buzzards Bay have enjoyed afternoon stops on Bassetts Island as summer traditions for generations. But how much do you really know about Bassetts? We came across a rather exhaustive article by Ellen J. O'Flaherty in the Fall 2014 edition of Post Scripts and thought we'd share some... Continue reading

February

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The End of Paper Navigation Charts

From BoatUS.com As long as there have been electronic charts, mariners have been advised to keep a set of backup paper charts just in case the electronics fail. Back in the day, a trip to a store that sold genuine NOAA charts was how you got them — browsing through... Continue reading

January

Scott Zeien

Favorite Destinations

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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

Kingman Blog

Decommissioning Tips – So You Don’t Forget Anything …

What’s the Best Way to Winterize My Boat’s Gas Tank?

Tips on Storing Your Inflatable Dinghy This Winter

Boating Safety Guide: Staying Safe on the Water

COVID Cruising to Kettle Cove

Hidden Cape Cod: The Story of Amrita Island

Getting Your Boat Ready for Spring: Safety Equipment and Paperwork

A (Somewhat) Brief History of Bassetts Island

The End of Paper Navigation Charts

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

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