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Antifouling Paint Alternatives. Bottom Paint No More!

The ocean is vast. In fact, many experts suggest that we know more about outer space than we do the depths of our own oceans. Modern imaging and submarine technology have allowed us to touch the tip of the iceberg, and every day new species of plant and marine life are found in the ocean.

While humans have dominated the land, the ocean is probably the one place on our planet’s surface we’ll never fully control or understand. Our boats may be giant to us, but to the ocean, they’re just another foreign object passing through.

It’s no wonder, then that since the first boat was launched in ancient times, sailors and mariners have complained about “hull fouling.”

Our answer to hull fouling has long been to use antifouling paints (aka ablative paints), commonly containing toxic chemicals, frequently copper. They work, but adding toxic chemicals to the ocean is a no-no! And in many areas, there are attempts to ban these paints.

This is where Antifouling paint alternatives come in. There several innovations in the hull-protection space, and in this article, we’ll look at a few popular ones.

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Best Pontoon Ladder. Climb on Up!

Motor Boating, Pontoon Boats

Getting outside on the lake or river on your pontoon boat is an excellent way to enjoy a fun experience with the entire family or catch up with a few friends you haven’t seen in forever.

Since pontoon boats are generally larger than your average fishing boat and completely outdoors, they’re the perfect watercraft for small groups of people to socialize without having to be in a confined environment and breath the same air!

‘Toon sales are higher than they’ve ever been as more and more people around the country are either purchasing new boats or finding cheap used pontoons and fixer-uppers off of social media.

The thing that many first-time pontoon owners often forget about, though, is all of the accessories that you’ll need to purchase in order to get the most out of your pontoon. While some opt for a more spartan rig with minimal accessories, the more you can add to your rig, the more fun you’ll have.

Today, we’re going to be reviewing some of the top-selling ladders for pontoon boats on the market! This is definitely one of those staple items that all pontoon owners should invest in, especially considering how high some toons sit above the waterline.

Let’s climb on in and take a look! We’ll start with the Best Pontoon Ladder, the XGEAR 4 Step.

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Classic Accessories Colorado Review and Information

Kayaks, Inflatable Craft

Classic Accessories has knocked it out of the park with their Colorado inflatable pontoon boat, and it has quickly become one of the most popular models on the market. However, this doesn’t exactly make the Colorado an instant pick, especially since there are three models of it available.

In today’s guide, we’re going to review the original version of the Classic Accessories Colorado. After that, we’re going to take a look at the boat’s two variants, including the Colorado XT and the Colorado XTS. By the end of this Classic Accessories Colorado Review and guide, you will know everything there is to know about this inflatable pontoon boat and its variants.

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Best Cheap Inflatable Paddle Board

Inflatable Craft, Water Sport

Paddle boarding is one of the fastest-growing water-based activities in the country! From afar, these large boards can easily be mistaken for oversized surfboards due to their almost identical shape, but there are some key differences.

Paddle Boards are usually longer, thicker, and have a wider center of gravity than surfboards.

If you’ve noticed the trend, then you’ll also notice one key problem- paddle boards are significantly larger than surfboards. This can present a problem for people who don’t have a large SUV or truck to carry them around. For a while, it was one of the top limiting factors as to why more people didn’t participate in SUP (Stand-Up-Paddle-Surfing).

As demand for the sport grew over the course of the past decade, though, the inflatable paddle board or iSUP came around.

These iSUP boards are great because they’re far easier to transport. All of the boards that we’re reviewing in today’s article fit in a bag about the size of a duffel bag! Once you get to your destination, just spend a few minutes inflating the board, and you’re good to go for some fun in the sun!

So let’s get started with the Best Cheap Inflatable Paddle Board, the Streakboard Inflatable Stand-Up Paddle Board.

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Best Beginner Wakeboard Reviews

Water Sport

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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