New to boating? Our Boater’s Learning Center is filled with useful information from basic to advanced. One convenient place to help you learn more, feel confident and get the best out of your boating adventures!

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BOATER’S LEARNING CENTER

• New to boating?    Just bought a boat?..    Know Before You Go!

     Please click here to read our Welcome Aboard Letter.

• GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  • Glossary of Boating Terms
  • 50 of the Best Boating Tips & Tricks EVER!
  • Boater’s Visual Maintenance Checklist.
  • Tips for Towing a Boat Trailer.
  • What is a Self Bailing Boat?
  • First Aid – Know before you go!
  • Boat Hull Types explained.

• HOW TO…
  • How to Buy a Deck Boat
  • How to Buy a Pontoon Boat
  • How to Enjoy Towing Water Sports with Your Boat
  • How to Remove Bad Marks from your Credit Report   
  • How to Improve your Credit Score Step by Step   
  • Tips for Towing a Boat Trailer
  • How to Choose the Right Sacrificial Anode (zinc) for Your Boat
  • 10 Common Mistakes Boat Buyers Make
  • Control Galvanic Corrosion
  • How Outboard Motors Work 

• LEARN THE RULES OF BOATING IN FLORIDA
  • Read the Study Guide.
  • Learn about Florida Boating Laws.
  • Access FWC brochures.

• SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR RECREATIONAL VESSELS
  • For Vessels from 26 feet to under 40 feet.
  • For Vessels from 16 feet to under 26 feet.

• FISHING LICENSE INFORMATION
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• FIND A BOAT RAMP
  • Listing of Florida Boat Ramps.
  • Tips for new boaters launching or docking.

• CHECK THE WEATHER
  • Weather for Fort Pierce Florida.
  • Weather for Pompano Beach Florida.
  • Weather for Melbourne Florida.

• TITLE & REGISTRATION
  • Florida Title & Registration Resources.

• FORMS
  • Florida Vessel Sales Tax Exempt Affidavit FDOR GT500003

• RECIPES
  • The Best Original Barbados Rum Punch

• VIDEO HOW TO’S   

  • Getting to Know your Boat Basics
  • How to Launch and Load your Boat from the Trailer
  • How to Dock your Boat
  • Watersports: How to Tow Like a Pro
  • How to Throw a Line
  • How to Tie a Cleat Hitch
  • How to Tie a Bowline Knot
  • Wellcraft Boat Videos

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