Boats
Whether you’re fishing, waterskiing or just cruising through the open seas, boating provides a fun and relaxing escape. This Web guide can help you find a boat that fits your needs, get it in the water and help you do it safely.
Expand All Guide SectionsBoat Reviews and Information
The boat market is full of many quality and innovative boats, and it may be difficult to find the ... read more »
Buying and Selling Boats
Buying a boat is a major investment that requires a lot of consideration and research. This section ... read more »
Boat Safety
Boating is enjoyable recreation, but it’s essential that it be done with care and caution. This section shows you how to stay safe while still having fun out on the water.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Successfully completing a boating safety course not only increases your water safety skills but also qualifies you for a discount on boat insurance. Find out what the education requirements are in your state, and link to information on boating safety classes.
- Even the safest boaters may find trouble on the water and require services like insurance, towing and maintenance work. Join one of the organizations in the “Boating Associations” section for this kind of help.
Dulcinea's Picks
The United States Coast Guard Boating Safety Division
offers its safety advice brochures online, covering topics like navigation, boatbuilding, propeller danger and distress communications. It also features federal laws and regulations, statistics and links to boat safety courses.
The North American Safe Boating Campaign
is dedicating 2008 to teaching about the importance of life jackets. Look for descriptions of the different types of life jackets, printable safety pamphlets and accident statistics. Kids should check out Boating Safety Sidekicks for animations, quizzes, puzzles and more that teach water safety.
The U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center
features the International and Inland navigation laws that cover steering, lights, signaling and other aspects of navigating a boat.
Boating Associations
Avid boaters can benefit from joining a boating association for services like insurance, loans and ... read more »
Finding Marinas and Docks
If you have a boat, you’ll need to find a place to dock it. This section provides directories ... read more »
Boat Maintenance and Building
Why spend money paying somebody to fix your boat when you can do it yourself? This section shows ... read more »
© 2012 Dulcinea Media, Inc.
