Fishing from a kayak? You bet. As the economic downturn of the past few years left some fishermen unable to afford the luxury of a traditional fishing boat, the timing was right for several kayak makers to launch a more affordable foray into the sport. Once the tourism industry learned that kayak rentals could now…
Bonaire is an island with a rich maritime past. For generations, its sailors left for jobs in the merchant marine, first on sailing schooners and then on conventional freighters. The Bonaire International Regatta came later and is now in its 45th year. Plus, the island has long been a favorite destination for those cruising the…
In our last article we examined some options for determining the best outboard motor option for your dinghy. Because of some new and improved technology, there are now alternative choices to a standard two or four stroke gasoline combustion outboard motors. Valid and enticing possibilities also include the electric outboard motor, as well as the…
In this How to Buy an Outboard Motor series of articles we have looked at current offerings in the four-stroke and two-stroke outboard motor market from many major manufacturers. We have explained how they work and what the truths, myths and misconceptions are when choosing an appropriate engine for your application. In the spirit of…