From the Helm | Boating Tips

Looking to get your feet wet in the world of boating but don’t know where to start? No worries, in this video, Captain Nick breaks down the best boats for beginner boaters. 

In this week’s episode the captains are unpacking their emergency boating kits for safety, repairs and emergencies. These items can keep you from having to head back to the dock early. 

Take a trip to the MarineMax Ship Store with us as Captains Keith and Nick show off some awesome accessories to make your day on the water just a little bit better. Find Your Boat: https://bit.ly/3tnbSPb  

 In this week’s episode of Boating Tips, Captains Keith and Nick provide some tips on how to follow proper etiquette at the ramp so that you can have a great day on the water. Find Your Boat: https://bit.ly/3tnbSPb  

Understanding how tides work isn’t just a key part of fishing, it’s a key part of boating at large. Knowing how the water levels will change and what conditions will be present will help you to be a better boater. This week, Captain Keith shows you how to read and understand a tide chart. Find Your Boat: https://bit.ly/3tnbSPb

Sea Ray’s SLX 260 comes in both an inboard and outboard model which each provide unique benefits. Captain Keith is joined by Joey Sharpe, Senior Brand Product Manager at Sea Ray to discuss some of these benefits. 

If you’re fishing anywhere from Texas to New York, a cast net can be a valuable tool for your saltwater pursuits. Watch as Captains Nick and Keith demonstrate how to throw a cast net. 🐟 🔹 Learn More: https://bit.ly/3BQer3s

 You don’t know how important having an ergonomic boat can be until you’ve been on a poorly designed vessel. This week, Captain Nick and Joey Sharpe, Senior Brand Product Manager at Sea Ray discuss the smartly designed Sea Ray SLX 260. Find Your SLX 260: https://bit.ly/3ogknux  

Just how much storage space do you have on a 26-foot boat? If you have a Sea Ray SLX 260, then answer is storage for DAYS! This week, Captain Nick and Joey Sharpe, Senior Brand Product Manager at Sea Ray will walk you through every nook and cranny on the SLX 260. Find Your SLX 260: https://bit.ly/3ogknux  

Setting your anchor isn’t as easy as just throwing it in the water and forgetting it. There are some important things to keep in mind so that you do it right and get the best result possible. Captains Keith and Nick have some great tips on how to set your anchor properly! Find Your Boat: https://bit.ly/3tnbSPb

Sea Ray’s newest model, the SLX 260 Outboard is packed with advanced technological features that make for a boating experience like no other. Follow along with Captain Keith as he shows you the bells and whistles on this brand new, 2023 model. Find your SLX: https://bit.ly/3wbapzc Find Your Yacht: https://bit.ly/32hA7lR

Happy Independence Day! This week we look back on some important boating safety tips to help keep you safe on the water and enjoy your day. Find Your Boat: https://bit.ly/3tnbSPb

In this episode, Captain Nick discusses the benefits of a good pair of sunglasses for the boating life! MarineMax carries both Costa Del Mar and Maui Jim sunglasses which are two of the most well-known water-focused sunglass companies in the world. Comment below with your ideas and we may choose your boating tips for future episodes!

 If your vessel has multiple outboards, controlling your boat can be a bit of a challenge at times. In this week’s episode of Boating Tips, Captain Keith shows how easy it is to control your Mercury Outboard Motors with the Mercury DTS system. 

In this week’s Boating Tips, Captains Keith and Nick discuss the best way to clean your boat. From caring for your hull to the overall process of cleaning, drying and draining your boat, Nick and Keith are giving you the 411 on how to keep your vessel beautiful. Find Your Boat: https://bit.ly/3AOwhDr

Your anchor is an essential piece of your boating experience, but how do you know which anchor is right for you and your vessel? From Danforth to Fortress Anchors and more, Captains Keith and Nick walk you through how to choose the anchor that will work for you!

Captain Keith Lake takes us through the Clearwater MarineMax Ship Store showing you all of the awesome merchandise and boating accessories that we have to offer boaters of all skill levels! Find Your Boat: https://bit.ly/3AOwhDr

There are a ton of electronics brands out there with different positives and negatives, how do you choose the right one for you? Captains Keith and Nick discuss their top 3 marine electronic brands so that you can make an informed choice!  

This week, captain Keith and Nick are going over some of the basics of modern marine fuel.  

In this week's episode of Boating Tips, Captains Keith and Nick are talking outboard motors - specifically comparing running a single-engine vs multiple. Find Your Boat: https://bit.ly/3AOwhDr

This week, Captains Keith and Nick bring you the top 3 terms misused by boaters. 

 Join Captain Keith and Captain Nick LIVE as they sit down with MarineMax’s Senior Service Manager, Bruce LaPorta to answer all your service questions. With spring recommissioning here in full swing be ready to have all your service questions answered so you can get out on the water just in time for summer! Check out our MarineMax app to get started on your service requests from anywhere to routin...

On this weeks episodes Captain Keith and Captain Nick discuss how to evaluate and pick the best outboard motor that best fits you. These motors are not one-size-fits-all. Find Your Boat: https://bit.ly/3AOwhDr

In this episode, Captain Keith talks about how to get your boating safety ID card. Having your boating safety card is an important essential to have with you while operating a boat. Find Your Boat: https://bit.ly/3AOwhDr

Captains Keith and Nick bring some tips for what to expect when purchasing your first boat. Find Your Boat: https://bit.ly/3AOwhDr   MarineMax is the nation's leading boat and yacht retailer! We are ready to help you find your next boat and get you out on the water. Stop by one of our many nationwide locations or visit us online to search our vast selection of new and pre-owned boats.  Marine...