Boat Buying for the First Time: Eight Steps to Success

Purchasing a boat for the first time can be exciting but also challenging. This month’s blog offers eight tips to consider during the process, from finding the right boat to fit your needs to acquiring the financing to purchase it.

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Winter Fishing Report from Capt. Terry

“We have had a couple of those unusually cold periods recently, but they have been short-lived, and things bounced back to normal fairly quickly.,” says Captain Terry of Fish Face Charters. Get the inside scoop on January’s nearshore and offshore action from his latest fishing report.

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Maneuvering with Dock Lines

Level up your dock maneuvers by learning these five dock line techniques from BoatU.S. They include methods for Springing Off from the bow or the stern first to Checking a Line and Flipping a Boat. Master these maneuvers, and you’ll be sure to impress the crew.

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Bonita Springs Boat Show

March 2-5, 2023
The 34th Annual Bonita Springs Boat Show will be here before we know it! Don’t miss your chance to explore hundreds of boats on display at the Bonita Springs Poker Room.

IIn addition to boats for every boater and every budget, the show features a variety of marine gear and accessories, engines, electronics, boat lifts, service providers, helpful how-to information, and much more.

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STAY IN THE KNOW

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