Shawna Newman

Owning a boat can be a daunting undertaking. There’s lots to learn and so much knowledge to gain, and it has the potential to completely throw you off balance. Especially if you’re feeling anxious about taking your unregistered and untitled boat into local waters with the fear of being penalized weighing you down. But there […]

Have you ever watched a pirate film or read a story as a child about boats at sea and the wondrous tales of the ocean and found yourself wondering how exactly do most anchors hold a boat in place? As adults, we sometimes have the same level of curiosity as a child does and we

If you love to fish or just enjoy a bit of lake time, an aluminum boat is a great choice. Lightweight, easy to maintain, and also highly customizable, they’re a perfect choice of watercraft. They’re tough enough to venture offshore, and due to their lack of weight can carry a lot of payload for their

If you are thinking of taking a load of passengers out on your boat for a very special cruise, then one thing that you might overlook is how much the weight of your vessel will affect the movement and maneuverability of your boat. Whatever boat you have, it will often come with a maximum weight

Fueling is a job you sign up for when you own any vehicle, and filling your boat up with gas at a fuel dock is no exception. However, if you’re new to owning a boat, and you’re wondering what safety precautions you need to take before fueling, you’re in the right place. In this article,

According to US Coast Guard statistics from 2017, 306 persons aboard boats fell into the water that year, resulting in 179 deaths and 126 hospitalizations. When you first get aboard a boat, your initial thought is usually not about the need for contingency systems. Nobody expects someone to go overboard. But the truth is that

Marine gas usually has an octane level of 89 to 90 and is ethanol free, which is more than enough octane to power a boat. Using the right marine fuel in your boat’s engine, whether that be inboard, outboard, or sterndrive makes sure that your boat will perform well all season. If you have any

Whether you’ve recently bought your very own boat and want to learn how to correctly anchor it so that you can have the peace of mind that it’s not going to get lost, or you simply want to brush up and make sure that your anchoring skills are the best that they can be. Following

The floor of your boat puts up with a lot of wear and tear and they deteriorate over time if not looked after properly. Replacing the floor of your boat is usually very expensive, especially if you want it done right and the amount of care that your boat floor needs depends on the type

When it comes to the off-season, draining gas from the fuel tank of your boat is a good way to prevent any residue build up. If you’re looking for a guide on how to drain gas from a boat fuel tank safely, then look no further. In this article, I will provide you with a

When you first think of boats, it is likely that one of the first things that you associate them with will be fishing. Boats are commonly used by fishermen to make catching fish a lot easier, and to allow them better access to lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water. But fishing isn’t the only

Speed is, at least as far as cigarette boats are concerned, everything. Also known as “go fast” boats, they’re long, sleek, fast, and highly maneuverable and have reached a near-legendary status within the racing and smuggling communities.  The history of the cigarette boat is almost as dangerous, alluring, and fascinating as the boats are, and