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Yacht Tender Size Guide: Davits, Deck Storage, Lockers and Towing

Yacht Tender Size Guide: Davits, Deck Storage, Lockers and Towing

Rover Marine tender sizing guide Your tender is a stowage problem before it is a boat Most people research tender size backwards. They pick the boat they want, then find out the d...

Inflatable Boat Deck Options: Slat, Air Deck, Aluminum and Drop-Stitch

Inflatable Boat Deck Options: Slat, Air Deck, Aluminum and Drop-Stitch

Rover Marine deck comparison The floor is the spec that decides how the boat feels Buyers compare tube diameter, horsepower, hull shape, and color. They rarely ask what they will ...

PVC vs Hypalon Inflatable Boats: Which Material Should You Choose?

PVC vs Hypalon Inflatable Boats: Which Material Should You Choose?

Rover Marine material guide PVC vs Hypalon is really a use-case question You start researching an inflatable boat and within two pages you hit the material argument. PVC vs Hypalo...

How Long Do Inflatable Boats Last? Care, Storage and Service Life

How Long Do Inflatable Boats Last? Care, Storage and Service Life

Rover Marine ownership guide Inflatable boat lifespan is a care question When someone asks how long inflatable boats last, they are usually asking whether the boat is built for re...

Best Time to Buy a Boat: Fall, Winter Shows and Off-Season Deals

Best Time to Buy a Boat: Fall, Winter Shows and Off-Season Deals

Rover Marine buyer calendar The best time to buy a boat depends on what you value most Fall can be a smart buying window in seasonal boating markets because demand slows, sellers ...

How to Store an Inflatable Boat for Winter: The Complete Off-Season Protocol

How to Store an Inflatable Boat for Winter: The Complete Off-Season Protocol

Rover Marine off-season protocol Poor storage can shorten an inflatable boat's service life A portable inflatable is easier to store than a rigid hull, but it still needs a clean,...