Morningstar Marinas

Every boater should be prepared and have all the the right tools on hand to be heard, be seen and be found in case of an emergency. So what should a well-stocked ditch bag contain?

A few years ago, the folks at ActiveCaptain.com began collecting a list of favorite boating tips gathered from their community of boaters. In the spirit of making a “clean” start to the new year, we thought we would share a few of their boat cleaning tips. The full list of tips is maintained on the ActiveCaptain website.

Still not sure if you are ready to take the plunge into boat ownership? Boating is more affordable than you might think. Check out this boat loan calculator courtesy of Discover Boating to determine how much in total price you can afford.

Don’t let the dollar signs at the pump get in the way of your boating season. While different boats and circumstances require different tactics to minimize fuel consumption, there’s usually more than one trick of the trade that’ll work for your vessel.

Ready to buy a boat, but having trouble getting your spouse or partner on board? (No pun intended.) Well, help has arrived!

To fill or not to fill the tank for winter storage…that is the question? We are often asked by our customers if it is best to leave fuel tanks empty during the fall and winter. Click to read more.