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Boat Ramp Roller Sizes, Types and When to Replace
Boat ramp rollers are rotating wheels or cylinders mounted on a boat trailer. Their primary purpose is to support the boat's hull and allow it to move smoothly through launching... Read more...
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How to Dock a Jet Ski
Docking a jet ski is more of a fine art than most people realize. When you're on open water, you've got room to make corrections, but when you are trying... Read more...
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Roller Ramps vs. Boat Lifts
When it comes to storing and protecting a boat at the waterfront, two options consistently dominate the conversation: roller ramps and boat lifts. Both systems are designed to keep boats... Read more...
Ideal Conditions for Mounting a DIY Boat Ramp
Ideal Conditions for Mounting a DIY Boat Ramp
Installing a DIY boat ramp can make launching (and retrieving) a boat a whole lot easier, especially for anyone who regularly uses the same stretch of shoreline or waterfront area.... Read more...
DIY Boat Ramp Maintenance
DIY Boat Ramp Maintenance
Building a DIY boat ramp can make life a whole lot easier for boat owners by giving you more flexibility and reducing the stress that can come with crowded public... Read more...
Boat Ramp Etiquette
Boat Ramp Etiquette
Using a public boat ramp can get stressful quickly, especially on busy weekends when many people are trying to launch at the same time. That’s why understanding basic boat ramp... Read more...
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Aluminum vs. Galvanized Steel: Which Dock Material Is Better?
When you’re choosing a dock material, it’s easy to focus only on price or strength, but there’s a bit more to it than that. Things like your shoreline conditions, how... Read more...
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Common Boat Ramp Mistakes to Avoid
A boat ramp can make a normal day feel easy, or weirdly irritating; it really can go both ways. Usually, it’s not because anything huge went wrong either. It’s the... Read more...
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How to Clean Your Personal Watercraft (PWC)
General maintenance isn't about making your personal watercraft look pretty; it’s about making sure your electrical system doesn't turn into a ball of green corrosion by August. The Engine Flush:... Read more...
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What is Pressure-Treated Lumber? Types and Uses
Choosing the right lumber when planning a DIY ramp is essential in ensuring that it stays safe and stands the test of time. You can’t just use any off-the-shelf pine... Read more...
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What is a PWC (Personal Watercraft)?
If you’ve ever been near a lake, river, or busy stretch of coastline, you’ve probably seen someone zipping across the water on what looks like a small motorized machine that... Read more...
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How to Build a Floating Dock
Building a floating dock can be a great addition to your property, as it adds some visual appeal and gives you another way to enjoy the water. But, it sounds... Read more...