The Crystal Clear Water of Kings Landing

Written by St. Petersburg Mortgage Syndicated User on May 31, 2021. Posted in St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg Mortgage.

Kings Landing is one of the most beautiful places to visit. Located near Orlando, you can rent a kayak explore “Old Florida”. KINGS LANDING Kings Landing is a paddlesport rental operation that is located on Rock Springs Run. Kings Landing rents canoes and kayaks, and also allows people to launch their own craft. Only non-motorized vessels are allowed on the river. They include kayaks, canoes and standup paddle boards. Rental rates range from $49 to $69 and self launches cost $10. Also, parking is free and along the road outside the entrance. ANOTHER AMAZING PLACE TO SEE...

The Basics of Trailering & Launching a Boat

Written by St. Petersburg Mortgage Syndicated User on April 13, 2021. Posted in St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg Mortgage.

With so many new boaters expected on the water this summer, many of them must understand the basics of trailering and launching a boat. This post details everything you need to know. STEP 1: TRAILER PREP Trailering a boat has many advantages and being successful at trailering and launching a boat begins with proper trailer preparation. When trailering it’s important to make sure the hitch connection is secure, the safety chains are attached and crossed, and the proper size ball and receiver are used. Also, the receiver must be locked down so the trailer doesn’t pop off the hitch. Other important...

The Best Florida Summer Activities for Kids

Written by St. Petersburg Mortgage Syndicated User on March 29, 2021. Posted in St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg Mortgage.

With school soon to be out, many parents will wonder what are the best Florida summer activities for kids? Take it from me, these will not disappoint. BRING A CAST NET TO THE BEACH One of the best things I ever did for my kids when they were young was brought a cast net to the beach. I can’t overemphasize how beneficial this was for them. The endless fun they had catching fish, learning about the ocean, and socializing with other kids was priceless. Also, as they got older it became a wonderful way for my wife and me to catch up on some relaxation without having to pay a babysitter. THE...

The Top 10 Center Console Boats Under $60,000

Written by St. Petersburg Mortgage Syndicated User on March 24, 2021. Posted in St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg Mortgage.

Today, new center console boats are more expensive than ever. Part of this is due to COVID and the other is simply because people realize the numerous benefits of boating. This post details the top 10 center console boats that won’t break the bank. The boats listed are based on the respective manufacturer websites, specifically the “build your boat” pages. All the boats shown had to have real pricing under $60,000 and MSRP pricing below $75,000. BOSTON WHALER MONTAUK 170 Of all the boats on this list, the Boston Whaler Montauk 170 is probably the highest quality and certainly is the most...

How to Drive a Boat with Confidence

Written by St. Petersburg Mortgage Syndicated User on March 6, 2021. Posted in St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg Mortgage.

Driving a boat is one of the most liberating and enjoyable things to do. However, learning how to drive a boat isn’t so easy for the new boater. The following are ways to go from zero to hero in your quest to become a better and more confident boat driver. BUY THE RIGHT BOAT One of the most overlooked things is simply buying the right boat. All too often, new boaters buy boats that are way too big or sophisticated or have restricted visibility and maneuverability. The last thing a new boater needs is more things to worry about. For most people, buying a simple, single outboard, center console...

The Palm Beach Boat Show By Boat

Written by St. Petersburg Mortgage Syndicated User on March 3, 2021. Posted in St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg Mortgage.

Planning to visit the 35th annual Palm Beach International Boat Show by Boat? Then why not turn your trip into a full-blown nautical vacation? We’re going to share with you the best places for dining, docking and just plain fun in Palm Beach. LOCATION The boat show is taking place along the waterfront and Flagler Drive in Downtown West Palm Beach. This year it will be packed with more than $1.2 billion (with a “B”!) worth of the newest yachts and accessories. Attendees get to check out the latest and coolest of everything from 8-foot inflatables to 200-foot super yachts. It will be...

The Top YouTube Boating Channels for 2021

Written by St. Petersburg Mortgage Syndicated User on February 22, 2021. Posted in St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg Mortgage.

Boating has become even more popular during the past year. Given it’s appeal, here are the top YouTube boating channels that I follow and you should consider too. BOAT US (Boater Education) Boat US is one of the oldest and most respected organizations that represents boaters. This YouTube channel is great because it features lots of meaningful content, specifically, content relating to education, safety, boat types, boat handling techniques and so much more. This is a great foundational channel to subscribe to. In addition, Boat US is an organization you should consider joining....

Boston Whaler Dauntless 250 & 220 First Look

Written by St. Petersburg Mortgage Syndicated User on December 4, 2020. Posted in St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg Mortgage.

Recently, I had the pleasure of being invited to a private showing for the Boston Whaler Dauntless 250 & 220. These are brand new redesigns for the 2021 year. Here’s what makes them so special. BEAUTIFUL LOOKS The first thing you’ll notice is that these new Dauntless models look absolutely beautiful. The design team at Whaler did a great job transferring the hull appearance of the bigger boats into the Dauntless 250 & 220. In fact, the hulls look like mini Outrages. The sleek looking hull is matched with a well-designed console and hardtop. Additionally, the new Mercury outboard...

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