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Boats + Gear, Coast-to-Coast, Tips & Tricks

Ohio Boat Registration Guide

October 21, 2021
4 min read

Welcome to your Ohio Boat registration guide! With 75 state parks and tons of beautiful waterways, boating is simply a way of life in the State of Ohio. With glittering waters, lakes and rivers, the Buckeye State is full of boaters and swimmers most days of the year. Whether you’re fishing or tubing, there’s a special feeling in the air…

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Boating Safety, Tips & Tricks

Basic Boat Handling Tips

Mar 8, 2021

When it comes to operating a boat for the first time, there’s several things to consider that will make the experience much safer and more enjoyable for everyone. The most…

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Boating Safety, Lifestyle, Tips & Tricks

Boating With Kids? Know These Top Safety Tips!

Apr 1, 2020

Protecting Your Boating Children This Summer is About More Than SPF 50+ Life Jackets and Adult Supervision… 

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Coast-to-Coast, Tips & Tricks

How To Launch A Boat: 10 Steps to Get on the Water

Apr 1, 2020

Have you ever driven up to a boat launch only to find another boater’s truck blocking the whole ramp while loading or unloading their gear? Boat launch etiquette is a…

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Tips & Tricks

Top Safety Tips for Boating with your Dog

Apr 1, 2020

At BOATsmart!, we’re all about boating safety and making sure our captains and crews enjoy their time on the water – and that includes our furry friends! Dogs are definitely…

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Tips & Tricks

Preparing for Spring Boating Season

March 1, 2020
3 min read

Launch time is here and it’s time to start preparing for the upcoming spring boating season. Tasks vary depending on the boat you own as well as the type of boating you may undertake. Below is a “short list” of some important procedures that should be on your complete list of things to do to get ready for spring launch.

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Coast-to-Coast, Tips & Tricks

Ok, So Who Needs a Boating License in Canada?

Mar 1, 2020

Get Your Boating License in 3 Steps Today…From Anywhere!

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Tips & Tricks

Top 10 Eco-Friendly Boating Tips

Mar 1, 2020

As boaters, we have the incredible opportunity to explore waterways around the world with friends and family. During this amazing time on the water we can truly relax and feel…

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Coast-to-Coast, Lifestyle, Tips & Tricks

Buying your first boat: what to watch out for!

Mar 1, 2020

New or used? How much horsepower? While on the lookout for your first boat, you’re bound to have questions. We can’t answer them all in one post, but this is…

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Lifestyle, Tips & Tricks

Boating for Beginners

Mar 1, 2020

Learn these 8 Boating Terms so You Aren’t Given Away as an Amateur – Boating for Beginners! If you’re a beginner boater, the world of boating may seem to be…

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