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Best Beginner Wakeboard Reviews

So, you (or your loved one) want to start wakeboarding?

Wakeboarding was first popularized in 1985 when Tony Fin created his first prototype that was a board designed to combine the best aspects of water skiing and surfing into one. The result was basically a water snowboard with fins.

For all intents and purposes, wakeboarding requires a very similar setup to water skiing and kneeboarding (two of the other popular “tow-behind” boat sports). The main reason why people choose wakeboarding over skiing is that it offers more opportunities for fun tricks and stunts that are next to impossible to execute while skiing!

Finding the right board to start with is an important part of the process. Unfortunately, it can also be the most confusing! Depending on how familiar you are with the lingo and technical specs, the sheer number of options on the market can make picking the perfect board a difficult task.

We’ve put together a conclusive list of some of the best beginner wakeboards on the market! Whether you’re searching for youth wakeboards, men’s wakeboards, or the best women’s wakeboard, we’ve got you covered! We’ll start with the Best Beginner Wakeboard, the Slingshot Sports Coalition Wakeboard.

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Best Women’s PFD For Kayaking

Kayaks

Kayaking is awesome. Whether you’re out in the ocean, kayaking down streams, rivers, and lakes, or challenging yourself in the whitewater, you’re sure to have a wonderful experience. But you want to be safe! And one of the essential pieces of gear is going to be your Personal Flotation Device or PFD for short.

A PFD is just a technical way of saying “lifejacket.” However, today’s PFDs are nothing like the bulky, square orange jackets from the past. These ugly old life jackets definitely went for function over form. They were usually enough to make sure nobody wanted to wear them!

In today’s article, we’re going to be taking a look at personal flotation devices for women. These vary slightly from the design of men’s and children’s PFDs as they have a larger bust and often slimmer waist and shorter length.

This article is for the ladies! Let’s dive right on in with the Best Women’s PFD For Kayaking, the Stolquist Cruiser.

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Best Sailboat Autopilot

Marine Electronics, Sailing

Managing a sailboat can be a bit of a handful! Sometimes you just want to take some time to relax and enjoy the salt spray in the air and the sun on your face. Unfortunately, this isn’t always possible, especially if you don’t have many people who can help you sail while you’re out on the water.

Thankfully, technology has come a long way since tall ships ruled the waves. You no longer need a full crew to help keep your boat’s operations going smoothly. All you need is a few pieces of equipment that make up the system known as a sailboat autopilot.

Unfortunately, sailboat autopilots are complex pieces of equipment. They take quite a bit of thought on the part of the buyer to ensure that it is the correct model. In today’s guide, we’re going to take a look at eight of the best sailboat autopilots on the market.

We’ll also go over a few crucial pieces of buying advice, including discussing who could get the most out of a sailboat autopilot and why. Then we’ll take a look at some FAQs about sailboat autopilots and we’ll also cover the most important features to look for in the best model.

Without any further delay, let’s get started with a look at the Best Sailboat Autopilot, the Garmin Reactor 40.

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How to Paddle a Tandem Kayak Solo

Kayaks

You’ve got a free afternoon, and the weather’s amazing. A kayak trip would be amazing. But you’ve only got a two-person kayak, and you’re alone. What to do? Paddling a two-person kayak by yourself is a bit tricky, but it can be done. The process is, of course, the same, but there are a few considerations you’ll need to be aware of to have a successful kayak trip by yourself.

In this article, we’ll look at all the nuances of kayaking solo in a two-person kayak, and explain how to paddle a tandem kayak solo.

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Pontoon Boat Jack Plate: Yes or No?

Motor Boating, Pontoon Boats

If you pick up a popular bass fishing magazine, speed boating article, or any boating article that has a strong focus on the more technical aspects of boat engineering, then you’ll eventually come across something mentioning “Jack Plates.”

While the name sounds simple and the functionality is even simpler, jack plates actually work on some very complicated engineering principles.

These small and simple mounting plates play a major role in improving the performance of these high-speed boats and are one of the latest advancements in boating technology.

Many powerboat owners rave about the improvements their jack plates make, but jack plates are much less common on pontoon boats.

In today’s article, we’re going to take a closer look at what jack plates are, how they work, and discuss whether a pontoon boat jack plate is a good idea.

Just a warning- this article may get a bit technical, so you might want to bookmark the page or take some notes to show your buddies the next time you all hit the marina!

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Best Marine Air Conditioner 2021

Marine Electronics

We all purchase our boat with an idealistic idea of cruising through their harbor, across the lake, or going on a deep-sea adventure. The wind is blowing, the fish are jumping, the drinks are cold, and your engines are running smooth and clean!

But it can get hot on the water! While it’s easy to picture those 75-degree days with blowing wind and low humidity, nine times out of ten the weather isn’t that perfect.

Frequently, you’ll be cruising through a no-wake zone on a 101-degree day or sitting in one spot fishing for extended periods of time. In times like these, you’ll wish you had some ice-cold air conditioning.

Already have a boat with no A/C?

That’s not a problem! Many can be retrofitted with a small to large-sized marine air conditioning unit.

You’ll often need an HVAC technician to install these units, especially if you’re not replacing an existing unit. But much of the repairs and upkeep (not related to the freon system) are simple and easy for the average boat owner to figure out!

Here we will look at several of the best marine air conditioner units on the market. We also include a buyer’s guide to help give context to your choice.

Now, let’s check out your options!

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