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United States Coast Guard Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful Links for United States Coast Guard:
National Vessel Documentation Center
What is USCG vessel Documentation?
US Coast Guard Vessel Documentation is a national form of titling a vessel.
What are the benefits of ...
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I’ve helped hundreds of pontoon and tri-toon buyers over the years find the right boat for their needs. So often they have mis-information, incomplete info and flat out wrong advice from online forums, friends and other boaters.
Because there is no one-size-fits all advice, I’m wri...
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4 Simple Steps to Getting Your Florida Boating Certificate or License.
Step 1: Find the right program for you (See complete review of boater safety courses available in FLORIDA)
Step 2: Â Sign Up and pay the $30 to $50 fee if required
Step 3:Â Take the (3 to 12 hour) course online...
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When considering buying a used boat, one of the first questions that comes up is, what if I was going to finance this boat.
So, how boat loans work? What down payments are? How long with they extend the payments? What credit score do I need? What if you’re buying from a private...
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The other day I was talking to a first-time boat buyer that will be boating on the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. The lake has a reputation for being very rough on the weekends with tons of boat traffic, large cruisers and a narrow channel with shear rock cliffs that bounces the ...
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One of the most popular boats on the market today are pontoons and tritoons. And, as families start to research if this may be a good option for them, they often wonder, “How much do pontoons really cost?”
Well, after inspecting, shopping for and researching pontoons for over a de...
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Based on my research of over 200 pontoons and tri-toons at dozens of boat shows and pontoon boat dealerships, I'd say the best pontoon boat is the Barletta Pontoon.
With that said, the best pontoon for the money is a slightly different and more nuanced question.
Did you know there ...
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Adding shade to your boat is one of the smartest things you can do however, it seems so complicated to find the right bimini top.
So, here are the 3 simple steps to selecting the right bimini shade top for your bow rider, deck boat, pontoon or cruiser.
How to Select the Right Bimi...
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