New to Boating
23 Articles
New Boat Owners Resources for Winterization
This article summarizes helpful West Advisor articles on winterization and include links to products you will need.
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Ten Safety Tips for New Boaters
Following these ten safety tips will help avoid most common boating injuries and make every outing on your boat a safe and fun experience for everyone on board.
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Space Utilization on Small Boats
Storage on small boats is a challenge. This article will help you find a place for everything and keep everything in its place.
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Dock Talk: 20 Mistakes New Boaters Make
Avoid problems on the water by sidestepping these easy-to-avoid mistakes!
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Boat Engines 101: Complete Guide to Engine and Drive Types
Everything you need to know about boat engines.
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Entertaining Aboard
Here are some sure-fire suggestions on how to treat your guests to a great time onboard.
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Essential Sailing Technical Terms, Boat Parts, Rules, and Safety Explained
From "stuck in irons" to "helm's alee"—discover essential terms every sailor needs to know.
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Boating Related Abbreviations and Acronyms Explained
Just what does “JASO” stand for? This alphabetical guide to abbreviations answers that question and a lot more.
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Dock Talk: 20 Launch Ramp Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Test your knowledge on how to avoid these launch ramp faux pas.
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What's the Best Boat for You?
Whether you want to fish the flats, chase marlin, entertain friends or jump a wake, one of these boats might be right for you!
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Rules for the Water
What recreational boaters need to know for a safe, courteous and legal boating experience.
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Boaters' Guide to Boat Registration and Documentation
What you need to know about registering your boat.
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