A float plan is an important safety item for every boating trip. Learn more, including how to get around the apparent bug in saving the completed form.
Checklists & Downloads
Lower the stress with these FREE editable checklists and downloadable references. Don't try to remember everything!
Steps to Buying a Cruising Boat
Boat shopping feels overwhelming until you break it into steps. Here’s the full process — what to do, in order, before you ever set foot on a boat.
Taking Your Boat to the Bahamas: The Complete Checklist
Heading to the Bahamas on your boat? Here’s the complete checklist so nothing gets left behind.
Emergency Info
Emergency info has to be available even to guests. Here’s a cheap and easy suggestion that might even save your boat.
Always Do This Pre-Departure Check
One pre-departure check can make the difference between a nice sail and an aborted trip. You need to make it part of your routine.
New Boat Owner Checklist: 10 Things to Do Right Away
Just bought a boat? Here are the ten things you need to handle before that first ride, plus a free printable checklist.
Outboard Won’t Start: What to Check First
Most outboard starting problems have a simple fix — if you know what to check. Here’s the beginner-friendly checklist to get you home.
Hurricane Prep and Editable Checklist
A hurricane prep checklist for your boat will reduce stress if a storm is headed your way and can help get your hurricane plan approved. FREE download.
Guide to Boat Navigation Markers
How do you know what all those markers mean? Keep this downloadable PDF next to the helm and you’ll be able to quickly find anything!
Know Your Boat Details
Want to know the details of your boat? Here’s how to have all the model numbers, sizes, when installed and more available at your fingertips.