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Before You Commit to a Boat Type: A Pre-Purchase Evaluation Checklist
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Before You Commit to a Boat Type: A Pre-Purchase Evaluation Checklist

By Staff Writer · 7 min read · Feb 10, 2026

Common Misconceptions About Boat Hull Shapes and How They Actually Behave
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Common Misconceptions About Boat Hull Shapes and How They Actually Behave

By Staff Writer · 6 min read · Jul 8, 2025

Eight Distinct Boat Types Worth Knowing Before You Start Looking
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Eight Distinct Boat Types Worth Knowing Before You Start Looking

By Staff Writer · 7 min read · Mar 2, 2026

Fishing Boats Decoded: Center Console, Bass Boat, Walkaround, and More
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Fishing Boats Decoded: Center Console, Bass Boat, Walkaround, and More

By Staff Writer · 8 min read · Apr 21, 2024

Inland Waters vs Offshore: How Water Type Should Drive Your Boat Choice
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Inland Waters vs Offshore: How Water Type Should Drive Your Boat Choice

By Staff Writer · 7 min read · Jul 28, 2023

Monohull vs Catamaran: The Structural Trade-Offs Every Boater Should Understand
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Monohull vs Catamaran: The Structural Trade-Offs Every Boater Should Understand

By Staff Writer · 6 min read · Jan 15, 2025

Outboard, Inboard, and Sterndrive: How Propulsion Systems Shape the Boats Built Around Them
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Outboard, Inboard, and Sterndrive: How Propulsion Systems Shape the Boats Built Around Them

By Staff Writer · 9 min read · Jun 9, 2023

Personal Watercraft vs Small Powerboat: When Each Makes Sense
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Personal Watercraft vs Small Powerboat: When Each Makes Sense

By Staff Writer · 6 min read · Aug 12, 2025

Pontoon, Bowrider, or Deck Boat: Choosing the Right Recreational Hull
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Pontoon, Bowrider, or Deck Boat: Choosing the Right Recreational Hull

By Staff Writer · 5 min read · Oct 6, 2025

Reading a Boat Specification Sheet: Hull, Beam, Draft, and Displacement Explained
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Reading a Boat Specification Sheet: Hull, Beam, Draft, and Displacement Explained

By Staff Writer · 5 min read · Feb 7, 2025

Rigid Inflatable Boats: Why the RIB Has Earned Its Place Across So Many Uses
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Rigid Inflatable Boats: Why the RIB Has Earned Its Place Across So Many Uses

By Staff Writer · 8 min read · Dec 8, 2023

The New Boater's Map to Boat Categories
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The New Boater's Map to Boat Categories

By Staff Writer · 8 min read · Mar 12, 2024

The World of Sailboats: From Dinghies to Ocean-Going Ketches
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The World of Sailboats: From Dinghies to Ocean-Going Ketches

By Staff Writer · 8 min read · Dec 13, 2025

Trawler vs Motor Yacht: Distance Cruising Hulls Compared
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Trawler vs Motor Yacht: Distance Cruising Hulls Compared

By Staff Writer · 6 min read · Aug 10, 2023

What Actually Makes a Boat a Dinghy
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What Actually Makes a Boat a Dinghy

By Staff Writer · 7 min read · Oct 11, 2025