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Thinking about whether your boat needs insurance in North Carolina? The state has no mandate, but lenders, marinas and L...
10/31/2026

Thinking about whether your boat needs insurance in North Carolina? The state has no mandate, but lenders, marinas and Lake Norman rental rules can still require a policy. Our full guide is on the Boatwork blog, and the link is in the first comment.

NC has no state boat insurance mandate, but lenders, marinas and Lake Norman rentals can require it. See when coverage is required and what to ask for.

Thinking about a slip on Charles Mill Lake? Charles Mill Marina covers docking, service, storage, sales and rentals in o...
10/30/2026

Thinking about a slip on Charles Mill Lake? Charles Mill Marina covers docking, service, storage, sales and rentals in one place, with more than 325 docking slips. Before you sign a lease, check the dock season dates, the rate class for your boat and the late fees. The full guide is in the first comment.

Charles Mill Marina in Mansfield, OH: slip classes and rates, winter storage dates, service brands, the 10 hp lake limit and what to check before leasing.

Heading to West Marine in Long Beach? It's the right first stop for parts, gear, battery testing and rigging. If the job...
10/29/2026

Heading to West Marine in Long Beach? It's the right first stop for parts, gear, battery testing and rigging. If the job is critical to keeping the boat afloat or just plain complex, a vetted independent pro is the way to go, and getting a few quotes from local pros beats taking the first one. The full guide is in the first comment.

West Marine Long Beach phone, what the store carries, battery testing and rigging, plus when to DIY or hire a vetted independent marine pro.

Got a canvas that's torn or leaking? Before you price out a whole new one, check whether the fabric is still sound, beca...
10/28/2026

Got a canvas that's torn or leaking? Before you price out a whole new one, check whether the fabric is still sound, because a failed seam, a bad zipper or a cracked vinyl window can often be fixed on its own. We wrote up how to tell repair from replace, and the link is in the first comment.

Marine canvas repair guide: test seams and leaks, know when to repair or replace, compare DIY and shop fixes, and see what affects cost.

10/27/2026

Thinking about dry stack storage in Cape Coral? We wrote up The Boat House (the indoor storage facility, not the Tiki Bar and Grill) and the questions worth asking about rates, storm plans and insurance. The link is in the first comment.

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