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Nautical Ventures, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was awarded Dealer of the Year for 2015 by Century Boats. “Nautical Ventures does a great job selling and servicing Century Boats to the Miami and Fort Lauderdale markets,” notes Bryan Lucias, Century Boat President. “They are a model dealership for anyone looking to buy a Century Boats.”

Whether you live on a lake, a canal, the intracoastal, a bay, bayou, sound, or any waterfront property, todays modular floating dock systems fit a variety of footprints and can accommodate a host of watersports products: from boats to kayaks to tenders to pwc’s – you name it, there a docking system for it.

Glasstream presently manufactures fourteen models of fishing and pleasure boats, ranging from 17’ to 36’. Each model is a new design and is a product of over two decades of research and development. Glasstream, a trademarked company, has such a unique, state-of-the art hull design that is has earned a copyright. Glasstream’s product line was brought on by demand of the experienced boater who wants it all; performance, style, uncompromising quality and value.

Here in South Florida, where boating and the beach and outdoor life is second nature to our daily routine, one must be mindful of their exposure to the sun and the potential harmful effect of its UV rays. So at the risk of sounding like your mother, “Wear your sunscreen!” Unfortunately, for some, this message comes too late. This blog is dedicated to those we know currently battling skin cancer, and to those we knew who have succumbed to its fatal end. 

Over the past 15 years, pontoon boats have gained in popularity given the advances in design, construction, amenities and propulsion. Their unique designs offer a fresh alternative to traditional boating, some even have double decks with water slides. It’s a simple concept that’s changed the face of modern-day boating. Build a party platform and they will come. 

No matter how careful you are when boating, tears, rips, and holes to your boat will be hard to avoid. So knowing how to repair your boat, regardless of how big the job, is extremely valuable information to possess. This example is a 2" long cut, which requires a patch on the outside. A tear in the fabric 12"+ will require a patch to be placed on the inside and outside, also known as the "sandwich" patch. 

Thinking about painting or refinishing your boat? Then consider the advantages of applying a boat wrap. While nothing can replace the look and quality of a 2-part epoxy paint job, the advantages of a boat wrap may be the right direction for you. Consider the following:

Since the day that Paddleboards were invented, people have wanted to take their boards everywhere, including on their boats. Whether using paddleboards for fishing the flats, cruising the sandbar, riding the wake or any number of waterside activities, there has been a glaring need to stow your paddleboard aboard. But where? 

Boat Smart – Top 10 Safety Tips

One of our favorite safety devices is the Throw Raft. It’s definitely a product that proves big things do come in small packages. While it does not take the place of a wearable PFD or a Life Raft, the Throw Raft has many benefits suited for kayakers and boaters on inland or near shore waters. 
 

Century Boats, America’s oldest boat company, celebrates its 90th Anniversary with the introduction of the Century 24 Resorter, a hybrid fishing, cruising, watersports vessel that offers something no other model offers… everything. 

Coolers have come a long way in recent years. Gone are the utilitarian Styrofoam or Plastic insulated ones, the kind if you broke, lost, or left behind at a picnic you didn’t worry about losing.

Recreational fishing and boating organizations supported a final House bill for including provisions reflective of the recommendations of the Commission on Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Management, also known as the Morris-Deal Commission, named after co-chairmen John Morris, the founder of Bass Pro Shops, and Scott Deal, president of Maverick Boats.
 

The very next Saturday I was listening to The Weekly Fisherman radio show, hosted on WINZ - an iHeart Station. One caller made a request to the show's host to petition the local Kayak Fishing community to utilize safety flags. It seems he had a close call avoiding a low profile kayak that was out 3-miles and had no flag. The boat's high rate of speed along with limited line-of-sight made for a potentially dangerous encounter. 

Light consists of two waves, one propagated in the horizontal plane and one in the vertical plane. When light bounces off a flat surface, such as water, the horizontal component is seen as glare. Polarized lenses are made using a special optical filter which absorbs the horizontal component of light and transmits only the vertical component. 

The Interior Department recently laid out a final offshore well-control rule that would require more frequent testing of the devices, swift reporting when parts fail, and retrofitting the equipment with extra shearing rams meant to slash through drill pipe and help seal an open well hole. The rules come nearly six years after the catastrophic blowout of a BP oil well in the Gulf of Mexico killed 11 workers and injured many others aboard Transocean’s Deepwater Horizon drilling rig.

OK. This headline is in no way sarcastic. Read it as it is sounding in my head. “Have Fun (while you are at the same time) Saving the Planet.” Since our planet is made up by two-thirds of water, let’s just focus on that part. As a boater and recreational fisherman I’ve been taught to respect our waterways and all the life living within. In fact, most all boaters and fishermen I know following common sense environmental and conservation guidelines. It’s not that difficult and, in reality, has made our sport more enjoyable. A few notable things:

Spanning more than 65,000 square feet and featuring more than 150 exhibitors, the 9th Annual Blue Wild Ocean Adventure & Marine Art interactive Expo will include seminars and demonstrations covering watersports such as freediving, scuba, spearfishing, SUP, surf, and underwater photography and videography. Additional exhibits include adventure travel, beachwear fashion shows, water toys, and a boats.

Documentation is the federal registration of a boat with the US Coast Guard. US Coast Guard vessel documentation is recognized internationally as a certificate of ownership and nationality. Therefore, documented vessels are protected as Vessels of The United States.

Recently a new bill was passed by the U.S. House of Representative as part of the SHARE ACT – Sportsman’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act. The new bill, called the “Preserving Public Access to Public Waters Act,” S. 2807, will safeguard the role of state fisheries management agencies and help prevent unwarranted fishing closures.

The name Hobie is synonymous with sailing and the Hobie Cat is the quintessential vessel for catamarans. Be it the original fiberglass 16’s, or the rotomolded T-2’s or the newer Mirage Islands, these Hobie’s have given many a sailor their start on the water and a lifetime addiction to the sport.

Aluminum has long been the boat hull material of choice in many parts of the world due to its strength, ease of repair, versatility and above all its weight saving characteristics. So it’s only natural that the evolution of tenders would find a place in the world with aluminum hulls. Highfield inflatables have evolved from many years of development in some of the toughest conditions in the world, the Great Barrier Reef of tropical Northern Australia. They are a direct descendant of the Australian Swift range of aluminum hulled RIBs.

The NEW Axopar 24 is big on features wrapped inside a 7-meter hull. With 3 Best New Boat of the Year Awards under their belt, Axopar has done it again with the introduction of their new 24-foot model.

So, you want to buy a kayak, standup paddleboard, tender or even a boat but you’re not sure which type, brand or model is right for you. Many stores and dealership offer a nice array of products to look at and touch, but few offer the option to test them out.

This blog is about outboard repowering. You see, somewhere around 1995 I was involved in a large marketing program involving the conversion of a famous brand of hi-end sportfish yachts from traditional inboard designs to the use of outboard power. 

Ryan Jones grew up near Oklahoma City, where he was honing his kayak fishing skills for over 15 years.

The 2016 EKFT Sailfish Smackdown was definitely the most action packed tournament to date. Here are the results from this Battle in the Bahamas:

At the risk of using an old adage, I'm going to say, “You get what you pay for.” Nowhere is this more evident than with professional grade fishing tackle – especially reels. But we found a line that really combines the latest technology, machine capabilities, and materials without breaking the bank… Truth Fishing Reels.

7 Steps to Choosing the Right Boat.

In 1972, Fram Oil Filter coined an iconic phrase still used today in many consumer circles, “You can pay me now, or you can pay me later.”