Boat Seats: Functionality At Sea

Posted on April 30, 2010 by GuestPoster

Selecting boat seats for the first time is indeed a daunting task. There are several types of boat seats that you can choose from but in your case, perhaps, you don’t have an idea on how to choose one. Different brands offer different types of boat seats and sometimes the unending list of choices can lead you into a sea of confusion. To get you focused on a specific type of seating, let us know more about these seats one by one.  You can always buy boat seat covers if you find a seat you like but want to change its appearance.

Folding used boat seats can be used in any part of the vessel. Also known as quick flip seats, these implements are built with excellent designs and a solid base that you can rely on when cruising. This variety of boat seats has its subtypes. There is the wise high-back economy, wise premium high-back folding, action fold-down padded, wise low back economy and more. These seats also have seat covers for added protection which are available in the market.

The seats with high backs have added back and shoulder support which is great for anglers fishing all day. They could also be fitted with covers that protect it from dust and provide added comfort. Other varieties of high back folding seats are made from plastic frames that can endure high impact. Often times, these seats are sold with a five-year warranty.

Bass boat seats have been reinvented now comes with a swivel to provide anglers or any other user to move in different direction without having to get up from the seat. This variety of seating is often built using either fiberglass or aluminum. But, if you would want a space for extra seats, the fiberglass variety will do best for you.

Actually, there are countless varieties of boat seats. Before buying one, you need to consider what you love doing in your boat. May it be hanging out with friends while fishing, merely basking in the sun with chicks, or doing business, your choice in getting a seating would depend on what you would almost always do aboard your boat. Boat seats are not just there for nothing, they are made to function even when you’re at sea.

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Protecting Your Eyes On The Open Water

Posted on April 27, 2010 by admin

Of all the things you need to have when your out sailing or boating on the open water, is a good pair of glasses. Preferably a pair of tinted or good sunglasses.  If you wear prescription glasses, you may want to get a second tinted pair for your boating time.  The sun can be pretty bright out on the lake, and being able to see what’s in front of you or coming up behind you can be critical.  Even for those out on the ocean, where there is usually not a lot of traffic good vision is essential to safe boating.  It’s not so much the other boats you have to be concerned with, as their size generally makes it impossible not to see them.  It’s all the little stuff floating around the water.

Logs, garbage, cargo containers, and other floating debris have been known to severely damage or sink many a boats.  It’s believed, that many of the ocean going boats that go missing every year, are the result of colliding with shipping containers, that just barely break the surface of the water.  Now it’s true, that spotting these hazards with perfect vision is a tricky proposition, picking them up with partial vision will be pretty much impossible.  A good pair of eyeglasses, could very well save both you, your vessel and your crew.

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3 Crappie Fishing Tips You Need To Know

Posted on April 26, 2010 by GuestPoster

It seems that the Crappie is one of America’s favorite fish. The annual Crappie spawn is the favorite time of year for most people to fill their freezers with tasty Crappie fillets. Unfortunately, few people understand or know how to catch Crappie after the spawn. This is a shame as these fish are prolific feeders if you know where to find them. Here are 3 Crappie fishing tips you’ll need to know in order to catch these fish after the spawn.

First, don’t think the spawn just occurs during April. Crappie spawn generally runs for several months. In fact, Crappie spawn in waves and the Moon usually has as much, if not more, effect on the spawn than water temperature. It’s not uncommon for us to catch spawning Crappie from March through June. I’ve caught spawning fish on the banks as late as the third week in June. So don’t give up on the shallows just because the water temp is in the mid 70′s!

Once it turns hot, look shallow! Yes, you heard me! Here in the Mid South, Crappie will move to rip rap when the weather turns hot after the spawn. It’s not uncommon to catch these fish in 3 to 5 feet of water when the temperature is in the 90′s. If there is a major creek arm in your area, look for Summer crappie back up that creek hanging in the 3 to 5 foot range around flooded timber. I like to start with the trees nearest the channel ledges and work my way toward bank. The hotter the weather gets, the more Crappie love standing timber!

Don’t forget about the night action! At night during the Summer, you can find Crappie in the shallows next to creek channel drop offs. I generally take a floating light and find a point on a submerged creek channel and tie up. If the crappie are there, it won’t take them long to find the baitfish that is attracted to the light!

Good luck and remember, don’t give up on the Crappie just because the spawn is over. These crappie fishing tips will help you extend your fishing pleasure!

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Balboa Island – A Boater’s Delight

Posted on April 19, 2010 by GuestPoster

If you will be boating around Southern California, one of the great places to visit there is Balboa Island. Don’t blink or you might miss it. However, if you are lucky enough to get there you may well adore it as much as the people who live there.

A place very much like Carmel, California, the island of Balboa is actually part of the city of Newport Beach. Balboa is a mixed use community of retail shops and homes scrunched together in one of the most scenic settings in the world, among sailing boats and watercraft. Continue reading →

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Thinking of Russian River Cruises

Posted on April 19, 2010 by GuestPoster

The enchanting resplendence of Russia and the Siberian waters has made them a favourite tourist destination. Be it the country side travel through the railways or a sailing encounter amidst the mopes of the sea, this region surely has much to offer. Continue reading →

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Boat Seats As A Flotation Device

Posted on April 17, 2010 by GuestPoster

Families, couples and even friends will undoubtedly enjoy boating as a hobby. Trailing a river or being adventurous in an open sea is a fantastic way to leave behind a stressful week in the city; a great way to say goodbye to paper works, deadlines, nagging bosses, struggling relationships and all the worries in the world. But to make sure that your boating experience is hassle-free, you have to ensure safety of passengers by checking that all the elements of the boat – even the boat seats – are in perfect condition. Continue reading →

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Choosing The Right Lake Eufaula Fishing Guide Isn’t Easy

Posted on April 16, 2010 by GuestPoster

For most of us, we get to enjoy a guided fishing trip maybe once or twice per year. That’s why it’s so important to choose the right fishing guide from the start. No one wants to spend a miserable day on the water with a Guide that doesn’t know what he’s doing. I love Crappie fishing on Lake Eufaula, so whenever I get a chance to head down there, I make sure I do my due diligence when hiring a Continue reading →

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Is Sailing Holistic Therapy?

Posted on April 14, 2010 by admin

I have a sailboat myself, and I must admit, that there is a feeling like no other when I’m out sailing with the family.  On a nice day, with 10 to 15 knots of wind in a nice offshore breeze I feel like I do in no other place on earth.  It’s like a gentle massage of the body and soul.  Something that even the best online massage schools would have a hard time imparting on their students.  It’s like your in the hands of mother nature at her finest.  Yes the top massage schools online are good at what they do, but it’s hard to replace nature when it comes the natural feeling of a massage form the wind and the waves.

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Tips for Safe Seadoo Riding

Posted on March 28, 2010 by GuestPoster

Another summer is almost upon us, and it’s time to get the Seadoo out of storage and ready for the lake. One thing that I think about every year, aside from what new gadgets and accessories (like new Continue reading →

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Bank Repo Boats

Posted on March 15, 2010 by GuestPoster

Houses and cars are not the only things that get repossessed by banks.  People who can no longer afford to pay for their boats lose them as well.  If you are interested in getting a boat or yacht and do not want to pay top dollar for it, you should really check out Continue reading →

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