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Scott Zeien

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Tips on Naming Your Boat

Every boat should have a name that reflects an owner’s personality. It could be a nod to the breadwinner’s profession, an inside joke, or a tribute to a special person in the owner’s life. A named boat is a personal statement that brings life to the most special, inanimate thing... Continue reading

November

Scott Zeien

Product Spotlight

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Great Gift Ideas for Boaters

Holiday time is upon us and gift ideas are like gold. If there’s a boater on your gift list, we’ve polled our staff and vendors for gifts that he or she will love! Your Favorite Harbor in 3D 3D nautical wood maps make the perfect home and office décor. These bathymetric, wood-carved... Continue reading

April

Scott Zeien

Safe Boating, Spring Maintenance

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Getting Your Boat Ready for Spring: Safety Equipment and Paperwork

We've written a lot this off-season about structural and mechanical items to consider before your boat is launched. We've begun launching season, so it's time to make sure the all the details are considered. Like compliance and paperwork. Today, let's check the glovebox and safety locker. Be sure that you've... Continue reading

March

Scott Zeien

Product Spotlight

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Our Choices for the Best Boating Apps of 2019

If you are looking to add some new boating apps to your tablet or smartphone, look no further. We’ve compiled a list of the 10 best boating apps to help you navigate, plan, share and socialize on the water this year: Windfinder is a forecasting tool that’s a must when planning... Continue reading

December

Scott Zeien

Maintenance

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20 Hacks to Make Your Boating Life Easier

We hope that at least one of these makes your day: -- A good shot of spray lube might get your electric horn working again. The diaphragms get coated with salt and stop vibrating. -- You can safely clean rubber-backed boarding mats by shaking them out and throwing them in... Continue reading

March

Scott Zeien

boating, new boat, Safe Boating

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Tips on Boating Etiquette for New Boaters

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 friends at Boating Magazine started the list, and we’ve added some of our own: Watch your wake. You’re responsible if your wake causes injury or damage... Continue reading

February

Scott Zeien

Maintenance, Spring Maintenance

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Boat Care & Maintenance Guide

Kingman Yacht Center is pleased to present the 2018 Boat Care & Maintenance Guide. It's a complimentary, comprehensive overview of boat systems, often-overlooked maintenance items and service recommendations. Whether you work on your own boat or have it professionally serviced, this guide will help to identify potential problems so you can... Continue reading

April

Scott Zeien

Safe Boating, Uncategorized

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Tips on Choosing the Right Fire Extinguisher for Your Boat

An uncontrolled fire is one of the most frightening and devastating things that can happen on a boat. An onboard fire can double in size every 7 seconds, so having the right extinguisher in the right place can make the difference between a problem and a catastrophe. All fire extinguishers... Continue reading

February

Scott Zeien

Safe Boating

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Docking Tip: Tying Off to a Piling

If you've been around boats for a while, tying up to a dock cleat or affixing a mooring pennant to a cleat on your boat is second nature. But when confronted with the need to secure your boat to a piling, how many of us are at something of a... Continue reading

February

Scott Zeien

Product Spotlight

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Best Floating, Waterproof Cell Phone Cases

Many newer cell phones claim to be waterproof, and watertight cases can protect your phone from damage, but none of this matters if your dropped phone sinks to the bottom of the bay. We’re big believers in stowing phones in waterproof pouches that enable you to use the phone without... Continue reading

boating tips

Tips on Naming Your Boat

Great Gift Ideas for Boaters

Getting Your Boat Ready for Spring: Safety Equipment and Paperwork

Our Choices for the Best Boating Apps of 2019

20 Hacks to Make Your Boating Life Easier

Tips on Boating Etiquette for New Boaters

Boat Care & Maintenance Guide

Tips on Choosing the Right Fire Extinguisher for Your Boat

Docking Tip: Tying Off to a Piling

Best Floating, Waterproof Cell Phone Cases

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