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Heartland Lighted Boat Parades
Nothing says Christmas like boating, right? OK, we’ll admit that lighted boat parades aren’t as common in the Heartland as they are in, say, California, but that doesn’t keep some festive folks from adorning their boats with all kinds of twinkling regalia, donning ill-advised decorative sweaters and making merry for the enjoyment […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Owning a Boat with Friends
These days, there’s renewed interest in going boating on a budget — something I’ve been doing for 40 years. One way is through what the boating press calls “fractional ownership,” where you share a high-end, pricey boat with others like a condo timeshare. Another cost-cutter is to go in with another boater in a […] Read More
New Online Course Available for Inland Boating
Whether you’re new to boating on our inland waterways or just need a refresher, a new online course from the United States Power Squadrons (USPS) and the BoatUS Foundation can help you cruise with confidence. The “Boating on Rivers, Locks and Lakes” course will teach you to recognize features, “read” the river and lock […] Read More
Ghost Hunting on the Delta Queen
Some say the ghost of sea captain, Mary Greene, haunts the place she died, the sternwheeler steamboat, Delta Queen, now a “hotel” in permanent dock in Chattanooga, Tenn. And well she may, since Mary was as wedded to the rivers of the Heartland as to her husband, Captain Gordon Greene. Mary Becker […] Read More
BoatUS Urges People to Take Precautions with E-10 Gas and Winter Storage
Are you putting your boat away for the season soon? Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) says recreational boat owners need to take special precautions with E-10 gas and review their insurance policy before they put their boat to bed for a long winter’s nap. Otherwise, they may be in for trouble […] Read More
Boat Camping Primer
One of the best things about a boat is the ability to visit new places that may not be accessible via roads. This can go well beyond the typical sightseeing cruises with friends or family. With a little bit of planning, your boat, as long as it is comfortable for at least a four-hour […] Read More
Review: Pursuit SC 365i
If you’re in the market for this year’s edition of a me-too cruiser, you’ve come to the wrong place. In fact, this new launch — the SC 365i Sport Coupe — is such a radical departure for this builder of sport fishing boats you may not have realized it was a Pursuit. That’s because […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Review: Tiara 3600 Coronet
At its heart, the new 3600 Coronet is a delightful day boat with overnighter ambitions. Tiara designed the cockpit to be the “living room,” with seating everywhere plus a bridge deck that can be easily enclosed if the weather is too hot, cold or wet. But, unlike most express cruises, Tiara didn’t […] Read More