Boat Lifestyle

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Why Staying In An Overnight Boat Is Infinitely Better Than Staying At A Hotel

For those seeking a unique and memorable experience, boating is an excellent alternative to traditional accommodations. Are you planning on trying this alternative with your Ocean Spirit Quintrex boat? We’re here with compelling reasons to try overnight boating on your next trip.

A Yamaha outboard engine mounted on a boat transom.

Get to Know The Different Types of Boat Transoms

A transom is a flat or curved surface at the stern of a boat where you mount your Mercury outboard motor or your Minn Kota trolling propulsion system. Even though transoms have usually a flat or curved surface, they can also come in different shapes, sizes, and materials depending on the boat's design and purpose. The design of a boat's transom is essential to its performance, handling, and speed. There are various types of boat transoms, each with unique characteristics and applications.

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How to Teach Your Young Ones How to Handle A Boat

If boating in Bundaberg is your idea of fun and a great place to teach your kids about boats, you can head to Bargara Beach, Elliot Heads, and Woodgate Beach, just to mention a few. While you’re perusing places to go in Bundaberg, you also need to strategize on how you can introduce boating to your children that will make them look forward to it.

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How to Stay Safe When You're Boating All Alone

If you’re one of those who enjoy boating alone regularly, you’re lucky to be able to enjoy that bliss. However, you might put yourself at risk if you’re going to the deeper waters. You’ll need to be more aware and proactively careful to stay safe.

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How Fast Can A Boat Go?

When talking about how fast boats can travel, our minds wander about what types of boats can run fast. We all collectively have an inkling that motorboats, that are powered by boat engines, glide faster on the water’s surface compared to boats that can only be operated through paddling. For commercially available boats these days, speeds of over 170 mph would be considered the fastest speed range.

Two men operating a white boat at a lake.

Why Detailing Can Help Your Boat Last for Decades

With the different types of materials used to construct your boat, special attention is required when the boat is being cleaned. But despite going through this hassle, what benefit can your boat can get from it aside from keeping your boat clean and looking brand new? Well, we’re here to tell you that there is more than just one reason why boat detailing is a must for your boat.

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Boat Lifestyle

Why Staying In An Overnight Boat Is Infinitely Better Than Staying At A Hotel

Get to Know The Different Types of Boat Transoms

How to Teach Your Young Ones How to Handle A Boat

How to Stay Safe When You're Boating All Alone

How Fast Can A Boat Go?

Why Detailing Can Help Your Boat Last for Decades

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