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Our Favorite Destinations: Cohasset

An hour or so by powerboat from the Cape Cod Bay end of the Canal sits picturesque Cohasset Harbor. This port is as New England as a movie set – in fact many scenes from The Witches of Eastwick were filmed here – with rocky outcroppings and massive mansions dotting... Continue reading

June

Scott Zeien

Favorite Destinations

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Our Favorite Destinations: What’s New at Cuttyhunk?

Not a lot changes on Cuttyhunk - which is one of the things that we love most about the island. But if you haven't visited for a few years there have been some significant improvements, and more to come. At the marina, you'll find some new docks for small boats... Continue reading

April

Scott Zeien

boat usage, Favorite Destinations

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Why In the World Would I Join a Yacht Club?

'Most everyone is busier today than they were last year, or they were the year they first got into boating. Sometimes it’s hard to find the time to enjoy your boat at all. So, why would you want to add the activities of a yacht club membership to your already-too-full... Continue reading

June

Scott Zeien

Safe Boating

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Tips on Avoiding a Boating Collision

Collisions between boats are one of the most dangerous and frequently occurring mishaps on our waters. Collisions not only result in vessel damage, but often cause serious personal injury and death. For the casual, recreational boater, the “rules of the road” are often difficult to understand and remember, so let’s... Continue reading

May

Scott Zeien

boat usage, Product Spotlight, slips

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Product Spotlight: TideMinders

If you moor your boat at a slip which requires that you tie to pilings, you should check out this product. TideMinders are plastic balls that allow your boat to rise and fall with the tide in its slip without adjusting the lines. You string them around the end of... Continue reading

August

Scott Zeien

buying a boat, Kingman Yacht Center

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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

September

Scott Zeien

Favorite Destinations

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The Albies Are In! That’s Why Those Gulls Are So Excited!

The false albacore goes by many names. Little tunny, fat albert, bonito, football, spotted bonito. But whatever anglers call it, the species is prized for its blistering runs and sheer power. The smallest member of the Scombridae family, the false albacore is not a “true” tuna and is, in fact,... Continue reading

March

Scott Zeien

Spring Maintenance

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Getting Your Boat Ready to Launch: Heat Exchangers

Each spring we try to get you started on a mental to-do list of items that should be reviewed before your boat hits the water. This week, let's think about taking care of your engine(s)' cooling system. 　 Heat exchangers use seawater to help the coolant side cool the engine.... Continue reading

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Our Favorite Destinations: Cohasset

Our Favorite Destinations: What’s New at Cuttyhunk?

Why In the World Would I Join a Yacht Club?

Tips on Avoiding a Boating Collision

Product Spotlight: TideMinders

New Study Reveals 142 Million Americans Went Boating in 2016

The Albies Are In! That’s Why Those Gulls Are So Excited!

Getting Your Boat Ready to Launch: Heat Exchangers

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