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Boater Education is Now Law in Massachusetts

It is now law that boat operators in MA obtain a boater safety certificate by passing a boater safety test. The certificate must be present on the boat being operated. The new legislation provides exemptions for merchant mariners, qualifies members of the armed forces, or students of a secondary or... Continue reading
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Don’t Poke Poseidon: The Ritual of Naming Your Boat and Staying Afloat

One of the most frequently asked questions at the boatyard is about how to properly rename a boat. We recently ran across this post on BoatBlurb.com that explains the rituals and process really well: Naming a new boat is one thing, but ask any boater about re-naming a used vessel... Continue reading
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Tips on Purchasing/Renewing Your Boat Insurance

With boating season right around the corner, this is the perfect time to review your boat insurance. We spoke with our trusted insurance expert, Douglas MacDonald of Murray & MacDonald Insurance, about some things to consider: Federal law assigns fuel spills responsibility to the boat owner. It could be oil... Continue reading
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Outboards vs. Inboards

It seems that every month we hear of another traditional inboard boat builder who is introducing an outboard-powered model. Hinckley, MJM and Back Cove have recently joined the outboard craze, and outboard engine manufacturers have struggled to keep up with the growing demand for their products. So why the recent... Continue reading
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New Study Reveals 142 Million Americans Went Boating in 2016

YOU ARE NOT ALONE! An estimated 142 million Americans (adults and children under the age of 18) went boating in 2016 – 36 percent of U.S. households – according to the 2016 Recreational Boating Participation Study .... Of the 142 million individuals, 17 million individuals were first-time participants, and half of these... Continue reading