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Once again, it's that time of year where the weather is cooling off and many of us are putting our boats away for the season.  Is it just me or does it seem like summer went by too quickly?  If you are like me, you really don't want to put your favorite floating toy up until spring.  Do we really need to do that? Let's think about this for a bit.  There are plenty of things we can still do with our boats over the winter months.  Don't misunderstand me.  I know that if you live in upstate New York and you keep your boat on a trailer in your back yard, you are going to have to winterize. But do you really have to leave it there until spring?  Here are some things that you can do to enjoy the boating lifestyle during the winter months and make the boating off season on season. Fall Foliage Cruise Fall is an awesome time to cruise local rivers and lakes to check out the colorful showcase that nature presents.  The air is cool and crisp but...

Around this time of year, it sometimes seems like warmer days are never going to get here.   Even in areas of the country where we can routinely use our boats in winter, it’s still not the same as boating during the months between Memorial Day and Labor Day.   We often come up with things to do that will keep the link between us and our beloved pastime alive until the calendar says we can live the aquatic life once again.   If you are a boat owner, you already know that there is always something to do on a boat.   There is a project that you want to get done.   There is something that needs to be fixed.   Maybe it just needs a good cleaning.   But what about those times when it’s just too darned cold outside or its late at night and you just need your boat fix?   That is when I turn to YouTube.   If you love boating, you can find a host of YouTube Channels to watch until your heart is content.   It’s a great way to get thro...