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Welcome to Nautical B.S., an educational and entertaining blog, here to answer all your boat and outboard questions. Whether you are looking for information on how to break down a dinghy for storage, change oil on your portable outboard, or how to find the best fishing spots, we've got you covered. Each article is written by true veterans of the sea. This is NOT the same old B.S!

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9th Apr 2024

Marine Financing with Boat Specialists: What You Need to Know

Are you ready to get the boat or motor of your dreams but not ready to pay the whole amount out-of-pocket? Or you may have the funds but would like to keep your hard-earned cash. Here at Boat Speciali … read more

2nd Apr 2024

Boat Specialists Announces Partnership with Parker Boats

Boat Specialists is excited to announce that our location in the San Francisco Bay Area is now selling Parker Boats in Northern California! The expansion of Boat Specialists into the offshore fib … read more

2nd Apr 2024

Boat Specialists Boat Show & Tent Sale - May 4th

Save the date! Boat Specialists is holding its Annual Boat Show & Tent Sale on May 4th from 12 am to 4 pm at our expanded dealership in Ventura, CA.Since 1976, Boat Specialists has been keeping b … read more

9th Feb 2024

Take A Deep Dive Into All Things Ranger Tugs & Boston Whaler

Ventura, CA - Join us on March 21st for a launch party and happy hour as we celebrate the arrival of two new world-renowned brands at our boat and outboard dealership- Ranger Tugs & Bos … read more

14th Dec 2023

Nauti & Nice Holiday Deals

It’s that time of the year again, and whether you’re feeling nauti or nice, we have gift ideas that will have everybody sail-abrating! Gifting a Ranger Tugs or 400 Mercury Verado may b … read more

2nd Nov 2023

Time For a New RIB? Learn More About Your Options in the 10ft Range

Today, we will look at one of our more requested categories of boats, the 10-foot RIB or Rigid Inflatable Boat. Specifically, we will look at the latest Dual Layer offerings from the top boat bu … read more

17th Oct 2023

Boston Whaler Welcomes Boat Specialists as their Newest California Dealership

VENTURA, CA - Boston Whaler needs no introduction as one of the world's foremost and most recognized boat brands. From its boundary-pushing start to today's many awards for innovation, Boston … read more

5th Oct 2023

Caring For Your Boat & Motor in the Off Season

Summer has officially come to a close, and with the arrival of Fall, many seasonal boaters put their craft away until Spring. Whether you are a year-round boater or enjoy boating seasonally, keepin … read more

30th Aug 2023

Boating Safety Tips for an Epic Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day is upon us, and we are here to ensure you get the most out of the last holiday weekend of the season! Labor Day is an end-of-summer ritual for many boaters and the third most popular day on … read more

23rd Aug 2023

Explore the Latest in Marine Electronics

Are you looking to outfit your boat with the latest in marine electronics but not sure where to start? There are many options out there, and each boat owner's needs will differ depending on the type o … read more

28th Jul 2023

Participate in Torqeedo's Time for a Change Promotion and Get $300 Cash Back!

Time on the water is about time with family and friends, time getting in touch with nature, time for fun, and time to reflect and recharge. With the Torqeedo Travel Electric Outboard you can … read more

11th Jul 2023

Discover the Solara Life - The Latest Brand from Fluid Motion Now at Boat Specialists

It's an exciting time here at Boat Specialists, and this summer, we are pleased to announce another great partnership with an exceptional new brand. Solara Boats, the latest brand from Fluid … read more

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