Are Inflatable Boats Safe? An Honest Answer From a Boat Builder
United States Inflatable Boat Safety Guide The first time most people see an inflatable boat at a marina, they ask the same question: it is full of air, so how is that safe? ...
Boat Anchor Types & How to Pick One for Your Inflatable
United States Boating Gear Guide Most inflatable boaters either do not carry an anchor or carry the wrong one. One leaves you drifting when the motor quits. The other leaves you drag...
Father’s Day Gift Guide for Boaters & Anglers (2026)
Yachting Equipment for Boaters Father’s Day 2026 lands on Sunday, June 21. If you are reading this on June 1, you have three weeks to get the boating dad in your life something he wi...
Inflatable Dinghy + Outboard Motor Packages: The 2026 US Buyer Guide
Buying a boat and a motor separately is how people end up with a shaft length that does not match the transom, a motor that is too heavy for the hull, or a battery setup that eats half the usable ...
Inflatable Boat vs Jon Boat vs Aluminum Skiff: The 2026 US Freshwater Buyer’s Guide
If you have been circling the small-boat aisle, scrolling used listings at 11 p.m., or pricing packages on your phone in the driveway, you already know the short list. For a practical US freshwate...
How to Tow, Stow, and Store an Inflatable Dinghy Behind Your Yacht (2026)
The tender is the second most important boat in your fleet. It moves you from mooring to dock, runs groceries, carries dive gear, and bails you out when the main engine needs a shop day. A packabl...