Read helpful tips on how to safely bring your dog on board a boat.

You want to do everything you can to protect your boat. One place that’s susceptible to damage is the bottom of the hull. Concrete boat ramps, rocky shorelines and sandy beaches can scratch and ding the bottom of your boat. One way to avoid this is to install a keel guard. It’s easy to do,looks good and can even help improve your boat’s performance.

Ethanol is reducing your engine's efficiency. Fuel prices are sure to rise. And, the way things are going, I'd bet fuel taxes spike as well. These things are out of your control, but you can combat them. Give your boat a "bottom job," and it will run faster and more efficiently.