08/04/2021
This article is well worth reading. Some things I commonly see are non ignition protected water heaters and inverters in gasoline engine spaces. Also, LPG fuel line passing through bulkheads without chafe protection. Stay safe!
Preventing Explosions Aboard
Gasoline fumes are the major cause of boat explosions. Here's what you can do to make sure your boat is not a ticking time bomb.
03/11/2021
It’s nearly that time of year again!
The Essential BoatUS Spring Commissioning Checklist : BoatUS News Room
And more ways to ensure a trouble-free boating season
12/23/2020
They are an inspiration to us all!
06/04/2020
Good article on avoiding seasickness. If I recognize that guests are starting to feel sea sick, I have them steer. Concentrating on the task, and watching the horizon, aiming point, usually bring them back to feeling well and enjoying their time on the water.
Seasickness: Fighting the Green Monster
Few situations can make boating less enjoyable than being seasick or having one of your crew down for the count. Here's what to do.
05/21/2020
National Invasive Species Week! Good info to know.
It's National Invasive Species Awareness Week! Did you know:
1. Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) damage ecosystems and negatively impact fishing by depleting natural food resources and altering the water environment
2. AIS infestation can result in serious damage to boats and their components. Invasive plant life can foul propellers, jam impellors, and cause equipment failure
3. A large number of federal, state, and local agencies have enacted laws and regulations for inspections and water access for vessels
4. Innovative boat and system designs can help decrease the spread of AIS!
ABYC developed a FREE webinar to provide best practices and recommendations for manufacturers as well as information on how to educate boaters. You can view the free webinar here: www.abycinc.org/AISwebinar
10/07/2019
Boat Restoration Projects
Three BoatUS Members share inspiring makeover stories of how they turned their boats from mundane to magnificent.