As new and used boat values continue to climb, you might be thinking about selling off your current boat or trading it in for a newer or bigger vessel. Before you do, a few Southwest Florida marine experts have some advice for successfully navigating this unprecedented boat market.
The 21st Annual Charlotte County Boat Show is right around the corner and is the perfect way to start off the new year right. The show will deliver everything a Southwest Florida boater could want, all together in one place. Read more “The 2022 Charlotte County Boat Show”
Holiday fishing in SW Florida surely has rewards. Warm weather, beautiful scenery and lots of opportunity to pursue catching lots of fish, including a fish of a lifetime. Read more “HOLIDAY FISHING IN SW FLORIDA”
We’re avid boaters so of course we did our holiday shopping at the Fort Myers Boat Show! We found great gifts for every boater and every budget Read more “2021 GoBoatingFlorida Holiday Gift Guide”
Southwest Florida’s biggest boating event is right around the corner! Now in its 49th year, the Fort Myers Boat Show is the largest and longest running boat show on our coast. Read more “Countdown to the 2021 Fort Myers Boat Show”
With the rising cost of buying a new boat, many boaters are leaning towards repowering their outboards. A repower helps your boat feel new at a fraction of the cost. No matter how experienced, most boaters have a lot of questions about repowering. Read more “Pro Tips: Repowering an Outboard Boat”
Fishing Marathon is about as good as it gets when the winds are cooperating. My last article made readers aware of my plans to spend two weeks in Marathon at a house located on Key Colony Beach. Read more “Marathon to Matlacha Fishing Roundup”
Our favorite place to spend Labor Day is on the water in Southwest Florida, and we know we aren’t alone! With so many great places to explore and friends and family to entertain, planning the perfect celebration can be overwhelming. Read more “Plan the Perfect Labor Day Weekend on the Water”
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences has released a study quantifying the socio-economic impacts of harmful algal blooms (HAB) in Southwest Florida in 2018. Read more “Studying the Economic Impacts of Algae Blooms in SWFL”
Thanks to our year-round boating season, Southwest Florida vessels spend more time in the water than most. Our temperate waters produce ideal conditions for marine growth, so it’s important to protect your boat’s hull and performance from Read more “Pro Tips: Bottom Paint”