BOATERS BLOG

National Boat Owners Association is the nation's #1 Boating Association in the United States. Provides Boat and Yacht Insurance, boat financing, safety products, boat towing, and more.

Boaty McBoatface

Meet “Boaty McBoatface” the tentative name for the next generation of polar research vessel. Back in April of 2014 The Chancellor announced that the UK Government would fund a new $287 million polar research ship to study climate and ocean in both Antarctica and the Arctic. The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) proposed a design and build of the new…

Meet “Boaty McBoatface” the tentative name for the next generation of polar research vessel. Back in April of 2014 The Chancellor announced that the UK Government would fund a new…

Inside of PT-305, World War II Boat Restored

John Schick, project historian from The National World War II Museum, stands inside the engine room of PT-305 A patrol torpedo boat that sank two German supply barges and carried U.S. commandos to French shores has nearly been restored to completion by The National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana. Officials say that PT-305 will be back…

John Schick, project historian from The National World War II Museum, stands inside the engine room of PT-305 A patrol torpedo boat that sank two German supply barges and…

Legacy of Light

Inside the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The 207 foot tall lighthouse is has guided ships in treacherous waters of the Atlantic Ocean since 1803, first lit with a whale oil lamp, the lighthouse first stood only 90 feet tall. Since it’s first appearance the lighthouse has been replaced with the taller structure in 1870. Then in 1999 the lighthouse was…

Inside the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The 207 foot tall lighthouse is has guided ships in treacherous waters of the Atlantic Ocean since 1803, first lit with a whale oil…

Sea Ray Introduces Five New Models

Sea Ray Boats introduces five new models for the new year. Four of which belong to the SLX line, that combines performance, innovation, convenience, and ease to produce a luxury boating experience unlike any other. The new models introduced are the The Sea Ray 230 SLX 230SLX “Outstanding performance, premium fit and finish, incredible comfort and cutting edge…

Sea Ray Boats introduces five new models for the new year. Four of which belong to the SLX line, that combines performance, innovation, convenience, and ease to produce a…

Miami Boat Show Wins Approval on Key Permits!

The Miami Marine Stadium and Park Basin The Miami International boat show is scheduled for February 11th-15th 2016. This year the show is moving from the Miami Beach Convention Center to the Miami Marine Stadium and Park Basin due to renovations at its original home. This is part of a long running campaign to re-amp and reopen the Marine…

The Miami Marine Stadium and Park Basin The Miami International boat show is scheduled for February 11th-15th 2016. This year the show is moving from the Miami Beach Convention…

Decorating Tips for Christmas

Decorating your vessel for Christmas is fun and festive! But as always, safety first. Here are some great decorating and safety tips for decking your vessel out for the holidays. Methods for decorating: The most aggressive method for powering your lights is to lash a gasoline generator to your deck. The advantages of this is that the generator will…

Decorating your vessel for Christmas is fun and festive! But as always, safety first. Here are some great decorating and safety tips for decking your vessel out for the…

Happy December!

It’s December! 2015 is winding down. But the boating fun does not stop come winter. Make sure to enjoy one of the last boat shows of the year this weekend at the St.Pete Boat Show Thursday, Dec. 3 through Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. The 38th Annual St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show, the largest boat show on the Gulf Coast,…

It’s December! 2015 is winding down. But the boating fun does not stop come winter. Make sure to enjoy one of the last boat shows of the year this…

Recipes on the Water: Variable Salmon Salad

As the holidays are in full swing we’ll be bringing you sea food and tropical inspired recipes to wow your guests this holiday season! Bring your love for the open water to the table this year. This recipe is featuring the ever delicious and easily variable salmon salad. Salmon is an excellent source of vitamin B12, vitamin D, and selenium.

As the holidays are in full swing we’ll be bringing you sea food and tropical inspired recipes to wow your guests this holiday season! Bring your love for the open…

It’s Five o’Clock Somewhere!

Recipes on the water brings you a delicious and easy to follow recipe for a Pumpkin pie with orange spice martini. Your guests will love this tropical inspired twist on a classic holiday drink. This recipe is easy to follow but requires a small amount of prep time. Syrup must be chilled an hour before so plan your prep time…

Recipes on the water brings you a delicious and easy to follow recipe for a Pumpkin pie with orange spice martini. Your guests will love this tropical inspired twist on…

METS Honors Azimut Benetti Founder

This week during the Marine Equipment Trade Show in Amsterdam, founder and chairman of Azimut Benetti Paolo Vitelli was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the inaugural Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement. Vitelli, whose name the judges said has become synonymous with Italian boat building at its best was joined by over 200 in the industry…

This week during the Marine Equipment Trade Show in Amsterdam, founder and chairman of Azimut Benetti Paolo Vitelli was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the inaugural Boat Builder…