Ensuring a safe winter for your boat. Boaters in much of the U.S. and Canada acknowledge the need to winterize their boat’s engines each autumn. But what else can go wrong? Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) offers boat owners a free online resource at BoatUS.com/Winterization. The website is chock full of winterizing checklists,… Read More
More first-time boat buyers are getting on the water this season than in summers past. Along with the boat, many new owners also find themselves shopping for boat insurance for the first time. What are the most basic things new boat owners should know about buying a boat policy? Our friends and partners at BoatUS, the nation’s largest advocacy,… Read More
With more paddlers and boaters sharing the water this summer, our friends at BoatUS Foundation offer some etiquette tips below to help ensure safety and fun for all. The coronavirus pandemic is leading to more recreational boats and paddlers hitting the water, all trying to have fun in a safe way. So what are these two groups doing… Read More
Top 10 Safety Reminders, New Resources By: Dave White & New York Sea Grant In mid-April, with boating opportunities opening up with some restrictions related to marina operations, social distancing and sanitization, the Empire State Marine Trades Association, Boating Industries Association of Upstate New York, and New York Sea Grant are providing resources to encourage… Read More
ARTICLE FROM ESMTA (EMPIRE STATE MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION) AS YOU ARE AWARE, THE GOVERNOR SIGNED AN EXECUTIVE ORDER THAT MANDATES 100% OF EMPLOYEES WORK FROM HOME, EXCLUDING ESSENTIAL SERVICES. THE EXECUTIVE ORDER HAS NOW BEEN EXTENDED THROUGH APRIL 15, 2020. We have received word for the Governor’s Office and Empire State Development and at this… Read More
MEET MATT! Matt owns and operates Freedom Boat Club located at Queen Boat Co. in Dunhams Bay on Lake George. The Westchester native did not grow up boating however. Matt discovered Freedom Boat Club while working with the company as his client through advertising sales in Massachusetts. It wasn’t until Matt met his wife Rebecca… Read More
MEET BEN! Ben has always lived and worked in the Lake George area enjoying many of the amenities the Adirondacks has to offer. Ben, who grew up in Queensbury, enjoys going cliff jumping on Lake George and wake-boarding on Glen Lake. Currently Ben is a senior at Paul Smith’s College studying Ecological Restoration. A DAY IN… Read More
Steeped in Mercury Racing DNA, the 450R features a 4.6-liter V8 FourStroke powerhead boosted by an exclusive Mercury Racing supercharger to produce 450 peak propshaft horsepower and 40% higher torque than the 400R. At over 300 pounds lighter than the nearest competitor, the new 450R delivers a new power-to-weight ratio in a compact, efficient package…. Read More
This year’s third annual Rock the Dock Music Festival will take place on Friday, July 12th, 2019 at the Lake George Steamboat Company in Lake George. The festival takes place on the steel pier and is open for all ages. Rock the Dock will feature live music with Lake Georges own Formula 5 as well… Read More
source: Boating Magazine The first step in safe towing is to make sure the trailer tires are suitable for the size of the boat being towed. This is important to check on your vehicle too because towing an extra load puts a lot more stress and weight relying on your vehicle to safely pull… Read More
