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Best Kayak Trailer 2020

Kayaks are a great way to explore the outdoors. They’re relatively cheap (at least compared to a motorboat), are built to last forever, are light enough to carry short distances, give you a great workout, and are incredibly easy to transport.

That being said, a hardshell kayak is hard to move around! unless you have a large 8-foot truck bed or an expensive roof rack built for kayaks, you’re going to need a kayak trailer unless your backyard is a river.

In today’s comparison, we’re going to break down and compare some of the best kayak trailers on the market. From sleek double-deckers that can hold 4 to 5 kayaks to small, lightweight trailers that your 4 or 6-cylinder family sedan can tow, we’ve got the low-down on the best quality, best deals, and most versatile trailers.

We’ll begin with the Best Kayak Trailer available, the Right-On Multi-Rack Trailer.
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Best Bimini Top Reviews 2020

Motor Boating

While some boats come with a shaded console, many of us are out in the sun while navigating on the water. Wearing a hat and sunscreen may be a simple solution to sun exposure, but that will only get you so far.

This is where a Bimini top comes into play. Biminis are typically supported by a rigid aluminum frame with enough of a range of motion so that they can be collapsed when you don’t need them to provide shelter from the sun or rain and opened when it’s time to soak in the rays.

Today, we’re going to take a look at five of the most popular Bimini tops available. We also include a buying guide that will cover who can make the most of a Bimini top and what to look for when you’re shopping for one. Note that all of these come in multiple sizes, so you’ll have to work out which one is right for your boat. Let’s get started by reviewing the Best Bimini Top, the MSC 4 Bow Bimini Top.
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Boat Flooring Options

Motor Boating, Sailing

When you look at your boat’s floor, do you think “hmmm, not such a good look?” If so, it’s time to switch out your floor. But what to get? There are many types of boat flooring, each with advantages and disadvantages.

In this article, we’ll look at several of the most popular Boat Flooring Options and give you some context to help choose the right material for your needs, your vessel, and your budget.

Why Choosing the Right Boat Flooring is Important

It might not seem like it, but boat flooring is critical for a variety of reasons. It not only allows you to decorate your boat according to your preferences but it also protects some portions of the boat from damage. And in certain cases, the right boat flooring also helps to prevent those on the boat from slipping and damaging themselves!

A steady grip can life and death.

Boat WiFi Guide: How to Get Internet on Your Boat

Marine Electronics, Marine Audio

Spending a significant amount of time at sea is awesome, life-changing even. Unfortunately, there are some challenges to spending that much time on your boat, and there are a few luxuries that you might need to give up.

In the past, an internet connection would be lumped in with all of the other things you’d have to give up when you take to the waves, but technology has changed that. Over time, more and more methods to maintain a reliable internet connection on your boat have emerged, though getting it set up has still remained somewhat confusing.

In this Boat WiFi Guide, we’re going to cover everything you need to know about getting a solid internet connection on your boat, regardless of whether you’re in the marina, just offshore, or in the middle of the sea. Once we’ve gone over the various methods at your disposal, we’ll take a look at some of the factors that you should consider when you make your decision.

Best Marine WiFi Extender 2020

Marine Electronics

So you’re cruising around the bay trying to listen to some tunes. Only there’s no cell service, you can’t reach the marina’s wifi, and none of your favorite music is already downloaded on your device!

Thinking about giving up and just singing the “99 bottles” song to avoid the awkward silence? This is exactly the type of situation where a marine wifi extender comes in.
These small yet powerful antennas boost the signal of nearby wifi signals. They make it so can pick up signals from hundreds or even thousands of feet away (depending on the strength of the antenna). While they don’t provide the wifi themselves, they amplify existing signals coming from the coastline.

These wifi extenders can also come in handy if you already have a wifi router or 4G/5G connection on your large sailboat or yacht. Often, the routers themselves aren’t able to provide consistent service across the boat. By installing a marine-grade wifi extender, you’ll ensure reliable service across your boat.

In today’s article, we’ll look at some of the top-rated wifi extenders on the market. We’ll start with the best marine wifi extender, the C Crane Long Range WiFi Repeater. We also include a buyers guide and several other options in this article.
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Best Anchor Windlass 2020 Electric Windlass

Motor Boating, Sailing

The windlass makes operating a boat so much easier. This age-old invention has helped bring up anchors for centuries.

Today’s anchor windlasses are electrically operated and designed to quickly drop and lift your boat’s anchor into the ocean. Depending on the size of your boat and the quantity and types of anchors you have, you may need one or more windlass.

Anchoring your boat is often one of the most dangerous parts of boating. If you ask any experienced sailor, almost all of them will have at least one story of the time they sliced their hand open tossing the anchor, or got off-balance and busted their behind on the deck.

A mechanical windlass allows the anchor to be instantly dropped or withdrawn from the boat just like a winch. No more sketchy balancing acts on the tip of your boat!
In today’s article, we’re going to take a look at some of the top windlasses on the market. We’ll start with the best anchor windlass, the Lewmar V700.