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Can Today's Boaters Learn Anything From The Titanic?
Can Today's Boaters Learn Anything From The Titanic?
Sat, May 12, 2012 at 12:18PM by BoatUS

During the centennial of the sinking of the RMS Titanic, boaters and mariners alike can appreciate the vast... Read More


A Shotgun Marriage? Ethanol and Old Outboard Boat Engines
A Shotgun Marriage? Ethanol and Old Outboard Boat Engines
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 11:06AM by BoatUS

Ever since E10 gasoline (gas containing 10% ethanol) became widely available several years ago, the nation’s... Read More


Boat Association: 10 Tips to Get Repairs Done Right
Boat Association: 10 Tips to Get Repairs Done Right
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 11:04AM by BoatUS

Many boaters and anglers work on their own boats, but there are times when professional help may be needed.... Read More


Cabela & BoatUS Team Up For the BoatUS Angler
Cabela & BoatUS Team Up For the BoatUS Angler
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 11:02AM by BoatUS

A grand prize that includes a two-day guided fishing trip this summer in the famed fishing grounds around... Read More


Tax Tip: Boat Owners May Have Federal Tax Deductions Available
Tax Tip: Boat Owners May Have Federal Tax Deductions Available
Tue, Mar 20, 2012 at 9:59AM by BoatUS

Recreational boat owners who paid state sales taxes on a boat purchase, or those who secured a loan to finance... Read More


Ouch! BoatUS Names "Best" Springtime Goof-Ups
Ouch! BoatUS Names "Best" Springtime Goof-Ups
Tue, Mar 20, 2012 at 9:34AM by BoatUS

Let’s admit it. We’ve all made mistakes. And when it comes to boating goof-ups that can cause... Read More


BoatUS Asks: If Not Ethanol, Why Not Butanol?
BoatUS Asks: If Not Ethanol, Why Not Butanol?
Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 9:25AM by BoatUS

With its ability to attract moisture and clog fuel filters, it’s no wonder America’s boaters... Read More


Five On-the-Water Boat Towboat Captains Honored for Heroism
Five On-the-Water Boat Towboat Captains Honored for Heroism
Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 9:08AM by BoatUS

With over 600 tow boats spread across North America, the law of averages dictates that, eventually, BoatUS... Read More


Refrigerator-Size Fish Earn Top Spots in BoatUS Angler's Fishing Photo Contest
Refrigerator-Size Fish Earn Top Spots in BoatUS Angler's Fishing Photo Contest
Tue, Jan 24, 2012 at 11:12AM by BoatUS

Photos of a 67-inch Tarpon and a 45-inch Pike have made two anglers, Sean Riley of New Port Richey, FL, and... Read More


BoatUS Angler Prizewinner Rick Clark on Fishing With Mark Zona
BoatUS Angler Prizewinner Rick Clark on Fishing With Mark Zona
Tue, Dec 6, 2011 at 10:03AM by BoatUS

Largemouth bass angler Rick Clark of Crystal River, Florida, recently went on the fishing trip of a lifetime... Read More


US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 7 of Pensacola Honored
US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 7 of Pensacola Honored
Tue, Oct 25, 2011 at 11:08AM by BoatUS

Pictured above: USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 7 Commander Alexander Ilnyckyj (L) and District... Read More


Need to Borrow A Child-Sized Life Jacket? Try One of These Locations
Need to Borrow A Child-Sized Life Jacket? Try One of These Locations
Tue, Sep 13, 2011 at 11:29AM by BoatUS

“Everyone got a life jacket?”It’s a simple question boat owners often ask when heading... Read More


One Good Sniff May Save A Life
One Good Sniff May Save A Life
Mon, Jul 18, 2011 at 5:36PM by BoatUS

It was the end of the Memorial Day weekend when a 32-foot motorboat with four persons aboard pulled up to... Read More


Ten Fuel-Saving Tips for Towing your Boat
Ten Fuel-Saving Tips for Towing your Boat
Mon, Jul 18, 2011 at 12:32PM by BoatUS

With fuel prices high, trailering a boat has become more expensive. However, there are some easy ways to... Read More


New Boating Simulator Lets You Boat Anytime
New Boating Simulator Lets You Boat Anytime
Mon, Jul 18, 2011 at 10:48AM by BoatUS

A new downloadable BoatUS Boating Simulator, provided by the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean... Read More


Tips For Preparing For Summer Lightning Storms
Tips For Preparing For Summer Lightning Storms
Tue, Jun 14, 2011 at 12:33PM by BoatUS

The weather’s power and rage showed itself recently with the devastating springtime tornados that roared... Read More


Five Safety Tips That Work All Year Long
Five Safety Tips That Work All Year Long
Tue, Jun 14, 2011 at 12:16PM by BoatUS

With spring’s arrival comes National Safe Boating Week May 21-27, which gives boaters, sailors and... Read More


Anchoring in Florida? Better Have a Copy of This With You
Anchoring in Florida? Better Have a Copy of This With You
Tue, May 17, 2011 at 11:55AM by BoatUS

The 2009 passage of Florida House Bill 1423 meant that boaters across the Sunshine State no longer had to... Read More


What's in a Boat Name?
What's in a Boat Name?
Tue, May 17, 2011 at 11:53AM by BoatUS

What’s in boat name? It’s hard to deny taking a guess at the meaning of a name painted across... Read More


The Sky Is Not Falling, But Hurricane Season Predicted To Be "Active"
The Sky Is Not Falling, But Hurricane Season Predicted To Be "Active"
Tue, May 17, 2011 at 11:33AM by BoatUS

Keeping boaters aware of the need to make early preparations for the upcoming hurricane season is a tough... Read More