The Boat Life Knowledge Base
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Block Island is located about 8.5 nm south of Point Judith, Rhode Island, or 18 nm southwest of Newport and 12 nm east-northeast of Montauk, NY. It’s THE summer destination for a large population of boaters from Connecticut through Rhode…
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Best Marine Consignment and Used Boat Parts Stores
Every boat owner, regardless of vessel type, probably has a wish list of things they’d love to have but can’t justify the cost. Most consignment and used parts shops price their gear at approximately half the price of brand-new retail…
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Boating Destination: Urbanna, Virginia
While cruising the Chesapeake, it pays to get off the beaten path. Cruisers commonly complain that everything in the Bay takes too much time to get to — that you must plan an extra 5 – 10 miles out of…
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Our Beloved Dulcinea, Cabo Rico 38 Hull No. 99
Boats are such an individual choice that how they are chosen, why, and how they are adapted for the daily lives of the sailors aboard always makes for fascinating reading. Here’s the story of our Sweet Señorita, Dulcinea. The Story…
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Product Review: Our Cubic Mini Wood Stove, a Cuter Solid Fuel Heater for a Boat
The Cubic Mini is a teeny-tiny wood burning stove built for small spaces — tiny homes, vans, RVs, and yes, even boats. It’s one of those products that we probably spotted on Instagram. At any rate, we had it picked out…
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Introduction to the Basics of Boat Repair and Boat Maintenance
One of the tropes you’ll hear again and again as you prepare to go cruising is that you need to be self-sufficient. Being able to fix what might break is one of the basic boating skills that separates who will…
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Smallest Composting Toilet and Porta Potty Solution for Boats
In all our years of boating, from our first sailboat and its complete lack of functional plumbing to our little cuddy cabin fishing boat with its disgusting porta potty, we’ve seen it all. Buckets, proper marine toilets, the most expensive…
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When, Why, and How to Use Bob423 ICW Tracks — And When Not To
If you’re a veteran Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) boater, you probably know who Bob423 is and what he does. Even if you’re new to cruising, you might have already heard the name from other cruisers. Often, they tell you that you…
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Outfitting a New Boat: Things Every Boater Needs
Whether you buy a new or new-to-you boat, your first task is to outfit it. It’s pretty easy to come across lists of the things you MUST have, thanks to the Coast Guard and state authorities. But these lists don’t…
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Boater’s Guide to North Carolina
North Carolina is one of the nation’s boating gems. Its unusual variety of boating conditions makes boating enjoyable, and its boating-friendly culture means you’ll feel welcome in every coastal town. The Tarheel State is home to many charming small towns…
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