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Ahoy BoatingGuides
boating, buying guide, guide, off season, safe boating course

A Guide for the Off-Season Boater

The Ahoy! Crew

Fortunately, you can fill that hole with a variety of activities that will turn the dreariness of the off-season into productivity and ultimately more adventure once you’re back on the water. Read ahead for nine activities to battle those no-boating blues. 

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Lightning over Cape HatterassGuides
boat insurance, boating, buying guide, guide, Lightning, Lightning Protection, Lightning Storm, Storm, Thunderstorm

Protection from Lightning On A Boat

The Ahoy! Crew

Lightning is a powerful natural phenomenon that can be frightening when you are commanding a vessel on open water.

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Do I really want to buy a boat?Guides
boat insurance, boating, buying guide, guide

Do I Really Want to Buy a Boat?

The Ahoy! Crew

Congratulations! If you’ve arrived at this page, then you’re taking the first step on the road toward boat ownership. Boats…

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Pontoon on a lakeGuides
boat insurance, boating, buying guide, guide, Pontoon

Pontoon Boat Buying Guide

The Ahoy! Crew

Pontoon boats are a great choice for novice and experienced boaters alike. These boats have two or three (tritoons) buoyant tubes and a spacious deck that makes sure no one misses the boat and everything is stored securely. The outboard engines are easy to drive and easy to maintain. 

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Ahoy! insuranceGuides
boat insurance, boating, buying guide, guide

The Do’s and Don’ts of Buying a Used Boat from a Private Seller 

The Ahoy! Crew

Let me let you in on a secret: purchasing a used boat from a private seller empowers you to secure…

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buying a new boatGuides
boating, buying guide, guide

Six Things to Consider Before You Buy Your New Boat

The Ahoy! Crew

Boat sales have skyrocketed in recent years, and it’s no surprise. Boating offers much-needed exercise, stress relief, and quality time…

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Cost of owning a boatGuides
boat insurance, boating, buying guide, guide

What’s The Real Cost of Boat Ownership?

The Ahoy! Crew

The cost versus the value of boat ownership It’s a common saw among boaters that a boat is “a hole…

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boating, buying guide, guide

Best Family Boats for Spending Time on The Lake This Boating Season

The Ahoy! Crew

Why do boats for families continue to grow in sales? Boat sales in the U.S. reached record highs in 2020…

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buying guide, family boat

Best Low Maintenance Boats for Families

The Ahoy! Crew

So you've decided to buy a boat for your family. Great! Now you've got to choose what type of boat…

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