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Ed Hale is the proud owner of Hales Marine Services and Transports. Ed began his journey in boating while serving in The United States Coast Guard for 10 years. After his service to our country was...  Website

More first-time boat buyers are getting on the water this season than in summers past. Along with the boat, many new owners also find themselves shopping for boat insurance for the first time. What ar...

Do you have a story about you or your family that has appeared in one of our publications? Or, an article that was of special interest to you? Chances are if it appeared in our print version it will... Full story

Kayak owners can secure their kayak to a rooftop rack or trailer to protect it from theft with BOLT Lock's "Breakthrough One-Key Lock Technology" Cable Locks. BOLT Locks operate using the vehicle...

BoatUS Foundation personal locator beacon rental program saves money, increases safety aboard America's boat and yacht clubs and other groups organizing sailboat racing this summer, the rules have...

Jimmy Buffett might have been the son of a son of a sailor, but I grew up as the son of a sailor with one less degree of separation. My youth was spent traveling all over the western U.S. to Hobie Cat... Full story

What Can A Boat's Name Tell You? BoatUS issues annual Top 10 Boat Names list. While a boat's name can be as varied as the owner at the helm, certain themes do stick out, according to Boat Owners... Full story

PLAY FAVORITES -- Engineered to overcome any weather thrown at it, few AM/FM/WB marine receivers can match the Infinity by Harman model REFPRV415 from Prospec Electronics. IP67-rated (front) and... Full story

During my years at The Log newspaper in San Diego, one of my favorite mentors and friends was Lou Gerlinger, an avid boater and journalist. He had owned the publication and nurtured it during the...  Website

Controversial order threatens reliability of hundreds of millions of GPS units. SPRINGFIELD, Va., June 25, 2020 – The nation's largest advocacy, services and safety group for recreational boaters,... Full story

BoatUS Foundation: Don’t try to have your own fireworks show. Celebrating America’s birthday, thousands of boaters are expected to hit the water this Fourth of July holiday weekend, recreational... Full story

On a hot, humid day, even the wind generated from running at wide-open throttle can feel warm. At idle speed or anchor, the heat on the water can be unbearable. Breeze by Webasto 2.0 is the... Full story

BoatUS demystifies the coverage you need and explains which policy covers what damage. Most insurance is straightforward, until it’s not. When you have an accident or property damage, you file an... Full story

If you have not done so already, here is a check list from BoatUS to guide you through preparation for the summer boating season. By Charles Fort - Contributing Editor, BoatUS Magazine Last winter... Full story

Each boater and angler can play a part in stopping their spread. Did you know that invasive quagga mussels cause millions of dollars in damage to boat motors, docks and water intake systems? Or that... Full story

Kokopelli Trailers now offers Jet Renu products. Among Jet Renu's long list of products is Renu Hand Sanitizer. Renu Hand Sanitizer Kills 99.9% of most Illness causing germs. Jet Renu's hand sanitizer... Full story

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is Beginning to Increase Recreational Access to Lake Powell Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, UT/AZ– Following guidance from the White House, Centers for... Full story

OCEANSIDE, Calif. (May 4, 2020) - Whether you're talking the expansive rivers of the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan, or the reservoirs and rivers of Nebraska, Ohio, Tennessee, Arkansas... Full story

Without proactive maintenance, RV awnings, pop-up camper tenting, boat covers, cushions, upholstery and patio umbrellas can lose their vibrancy and impermeable qualities. Iosso Water Repellent is the... Full story

Sometimes even a compact knife is just too big for the job. That's when Shipmate Stainless Pick/Probes from Beckson Marine shine. They have a multitude of uses aboard every boat, from functioning as... Full story

LIQUI MOLY USA has expanded its popular Oil Guide-both in app and online formats-to include its recently launched marine line of oils, fluids and additives in the US and Canada. This will become inval... Full story

From cotton duck to modern acrylic textiles, all outdoor fabrics collect stains and eventually begin looking old and tired. Scrubbing with water and mild detergent may remove some of the surface... Full story

Even the most cared-for boat will eventually show its age. Wind-borne debris and UV rays dull outside walls, leaving it looking old and tired. However, it's easy to bring back a showroom shine with... Full story

Traditionally, each onboard radio requires a separate antenna. This is expensive and unnecessarily adds clutter and weight aloft. Saving space, time and money, the VHF & AM/FM Splitter from... Full story

Most marine toilets are either manual or electric. The PH PowerFlush from Raritan Engineering can be both. Ideal for the cruising sailor or powerboater, it delivers the ability to add a gearbox for po... Full story