About Jeremy Shantz aka 'Boater Jer'

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Specialty Clothing For Different Water Sports

Boating Accessories, Boating Activities / By Boater Jer

Boating often includes many other water related activities. These activities each come with a specific bunch of protective gear, as well as specialty aquatic clothing that makes your experience far more comfortable. Let’s talk about the different kinds, and their uses.

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Before You Buy Guide: Understanding Fish Finders And GPS

Boating Accessories, Boating Gadgets & Toys / By Boater Jer

There’s nothing more relaxing than a day out on the water. The gentle movement of the boat, the sun, and breeze moving over the water. These things make it hard to want to ever go back to civilization. And catching a few big fish sure would be the icing on the day’s cake. There’s no …

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4 Common Types Of Propulsion For Boats

Boat Construction & Repair, Boating Basics / By Boater Jer

Boats seem simple, they float and move you’re across the water, right? Well, it can be just a little more complicated than just that. Let’s take a look at those 4 common types Of propulsion for boats. I’ll review the Pros and Cons for each type to give you a good idea about each.

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Boating Safety – Life Vest And Life Jacket Types

Boating Accessories, Boating Activities / By Boater Jer

Boating is one of the greatest pastimes of our day. There’s something about the water and sun that will fill you with so much joy that it seems like a taste of heaven. Boating is going to give you so many unforgettable experiences. The kinds of experiences that you can’t get anywhere else. This is why if you are considering getting into boating, you should go for it.

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Pontoon Boat Basics

Pontoon Boats / By Boater Jer

Heading out to the lake? Well, there’s no better way to enjoy the day than from your pontoon boat. Imagine the fun you’ll have with family and friends cruising around in the sunshine. Even if you’re a novice, a pontoon boat is easy enough to maneuver.

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Everything You Need To Know About Boat Anchors (A Quick Read)

Boating Accessories, Boating Basics / By Boater Jer

Most people enjoy being on boats. The smell of the water, the feel of the wind in your hair, and being around people you enjoy. It can make for a fun day. But at the end of the day, when you pull the boat back to shore, you will have to make sure that your boat stays in place. This is the job of the boat anchor.

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A Guide To Lake Fishing On A Boat

Boating Activities / By Boater Jer

There’s nothing quite as peaceful as being out on the water on a cool summer morning. Going out lake fishing on a boat, watching the mist rise up from the glass-like water is such a joy. The tranquility as the sun slowly peaks up from the horizon is both calming and awe-inspiring.

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A Flat-Bottomed Planing Hull Fishing Boat

Boat Hull Types – Which Boat Hull Is Best?

Boat Construction & Repair, Boating Basics / By Boater Jer

In this article, we examine all these hull types with full explanations of how each one works so you can figure out which is best suited for you.

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