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Waking up in the middle of the night to an anchor drag alarm is one of the most stressful moments a boater can experience. The cabin is dark, the wind may be…

Anchoring during a storm can be one of the most stressful situations for boaters — especially when it happens at night. But in most cases, anchor dragging doesn’t start when the wind…

Click Here To Watch The Video  Boat exterior cushions take more abuse than almost anything else on a boat. Constant sun, moisture, heat, and daily use will destroy them fast — and…

When people think about boating dangers, they usually focus on storms, breakdowns, or navigation mistakes. Those risks are real — but there’s a quieter danger that causes more trouble than most people…

Why Seasons Matter More Than Schedules The most dangerous thing on a boat isn’t weather, waves, or even mechanical failure. It’s a schedule. The Great Loop is a season-driven journey, not a…

What It Really Costs — and Where People Get Surprised “How much does the Great Loop cost?” is the most searched Looper question — and the most misunderstood. There is no single…

Draft, Height, Range, and the “Goldilocks Zone” One of the most common questions from future Loopers is simple: “What’s the best boat for the Great Loop?” The honest answer is: there is…

If you’re planning to do the Great Loop, you’re probably excited — and maybe a little overwhelmed. Between choosing a boat, budgeting time and money, and figuring out where to start, it’s…

When I first looked at my boat’s dashboard, it had the same problem many older boats have — too many gauges, too much clutter, and not enough clarity. Rather than replacing everything,…