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. ... read more »
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 you where to find help maintaining your boat, or even how to build one of your own.
Dulcinea's Insight
- For parts and advice specific to your particular boat, try the manufacturer’s Web site. They often feature parts and service advice for each model.
- For sites that sell general products for building and maintaining boats, visit Boat Design Net’s directory of boatbuilding materials, supplies and equipment.
Dulcinea's Picks
For boat maintenance …
DIY Boat Owner
is a quarterly magazine that helps do-it-yourselfers maintain their boats. Read articles on common maintenance problems, find tech tips or submit questions to the magazine’s experts.
For building boats …
Boat Design Net
tries to unite the community of amateur and professional boat builders to share designs, tips and ideas. Stop by the “Net” section to see archives of their users’ boat-building experiences, including pictures, blueprints and links to each builder’s own site. There’s also a popular forum and a gallery of pictures submitted by users.
Svenson
’s features scans of boat-building plans from "Science and Mechanics," "Boat Builder Handbook" and other old magazines. These are small boats such as sailboats, inboards, hydroplanes and cabin cruisers.
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