Sarah Hood

So, your golf cart battery just died. Maybe you have an extra marine battery lying around your house and you’re wondering if you can use it in your golf cart. Or maybe you’re thinking of buying a brand new marine battery for your golf cart, thinking it may be a higher quality battery that will …

Perhaps you’re thinking of installing lights on your boat. Or maybe your boat already has lights, and you’re thinking about adding a power source so you can make use of those lights. Many boats have complex lighting systems powered by a marine deep cycle battery. These batteries will often power the lights for hours on …

If you rely on your boat batteries, the last thing you want is to leave them on the charger all night, only to find they didn’t charge. This could lead to you being unable to start your boat in the morning or, worse, getting stranded out on the water. If your battery dies unexpectedly or …

It’s important to have a basic idea of how long your marine battery will last on a single charge, especially when it’s powering your trolling motor. If your battery dies unexpectedly, you could find yourself stranded out on the water. But is there any way of knowing how long your battery may last? How long …

When you head out on the water, you want to have confidence that your onboard batteries won’t fail you. For this reason, you’re probably using some type of marine battery for all of your boating needs. But how much water exposure can a marine battery take? If you were to drop it into the water, …

If your boat has been sitting in the garage all winter, chances are it’s going to have some trouble starting up once boating season comes around again. So, if your starting battery is dead, what are you supposed to do? Can you jump-start a marine battery? And if so, how? Can you use a car …

Have you ever wondered just how much power is sitting inside a fully charged deep cycle battery? Maybe you’re wondering if it’s powerful enough to run all of your boat’s electronics, a TV, or even an electric scooter. Or maybe you’re just curious about how to determine the battery’s energy density. Either way, keep reading! …

So, you get back from a great day on the water and hook up your marine battery charger. But the next morning, you find that the battery hasn’t charged at all. You may suspect a bad battery at first, but the battery appears to be fine upon closer inspection. Instead of a bad battery, you …

If you’re in the market for a new rigid inflatable boat, you may be wondering about the different kinds available. Specifically, you’ve heard that many RIBs are made of either aluminum or fiberglass. Aside from the materials used to make them, what are some of the major differences between these types of boats? Which one …

If you have a rigid inflatable boat, or if you’re looking to buy one, you may have heard something about the different materials they may be made of. Specifically, you’ve probably heard a lot about PVC and Hypalon boats. But what do these terms mean, exactly? What is PVC, what is Hypalon, and why does …

Inflatable boats come in every color and style you can imagine. They are lightweight, easy to transport, and marketed for a variety of uses. In particular, rigid inflatables (RIBs) are tough and are the boat of choice for recreational and military uses alike. Maybe you’re thinking of buying a RIB. Whether your plan is to …

Brushless power is the newest and best in the world of trolling motor technology. Many premium trolling motor brands have been introducing brushless trolling motors over the past few years. Minn Kota is one of the most popular trolling motor brands, so many people are curious: has Minn Kota released any brushless trolling motors? More …

You may have heard that rigid inflatable boats (RIB) are some of the most lightweight boats on the market. This gives them improved fuel efficiency, greater speeds, and excellent buoyancy when compared with other boats. But just how light are RIB boats? Does it depend on the type and size of the boat, or are …

So you’re thinking of buying yourself a RIB, or rigid inflatable boat. You’ve heard lots of great things about them–they’re fuel-efficient, fast, and highly dependable. But you have one concern: are they safe? How safe can it possibly be to hit the water in a vessel floating on inflatable tubes? Couldn’t the tubes puncture too …

Whether it’s time to replace your propeller or you’re looking to buy a spare, making sure you get the right one is important. If you’ve got a Minn Kota trolling motor, you probably know you will need a Minn Kota prop. But Minn Kota has a lot of different props, you’ve noticed. Does it matter …

RIBs, or rigid inflatable boats, have become increasingly popular over the past several years. Originally used by military and first responders, these boats are now a common choice for recreational boating as well. So, what is it about these boats, exactly? Why are they so popular? Are they worth the money and effort needed to …

So, you just got a brand new rigid inflatable boat or RIB, and you can’t wait to hit the water. But before you head out there, you’re wondering if there’s any special clothing you should consider wearing while in your RIB. It may seem silly to think about clothing when you’re out in a boat, …

So, it’s time to upgrade to a new trolling motor. Or, alternately, maybe you’re just looking to upgrade your current motor’s GPS system. Whether you’re a competition angler or a hobbyist who enjoys having the latest tech features, you’re probably familiar with Minn Kota’s iPilot system. But what about the iPilot Link? Is it the …

Minn Kota offers many different propellers compatible with several different trolling motor models. If you’re looking for a new prop, you’ve probably heard about the Weedless Wedge and the Weedless Wedge 2. What is unique about each propeller? What are the differences between them? Which one is the better prop? And most importantly, which prop …

Today, we’re going to talk about the Ocean Spirit iSUP. Produced by Outdoor Master, this inflatable paddle board is touted as the perfect choice for anyone who’s new to the world of standup paddleboarding, or SUP. But does it live up to its reputation? Is the Ocean Spirit actually a good choice for beginners? What …