Nautical B.S. - Page 5 - Boat Specialists

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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23rd Nov 2022

Best Gifts for Boat Owners This Holiday Season

The holidays are here, and if you're reading this article, chances are there is a boater on your holiday gift list! While wrapping up a 400-horsepower Mercury Verado for under the tree may be a long s … read more

23rd Oct 2022

What is a Fathom?

When you start your journey into being a full-fledged yachtsman, you will be confronted with all sorts of nautical terms. Luckily, nowadays, you can get away without knowing much with an array of elec … read more

23rd Oct 2022

Sea Fox Boats Ventures out to the Channel Islands

For the past two years, the Boat Specialists dealership has been selling Sea Fox Boats to the Southern California boating community. This popular boat line, tested and perfected on the choppy wa … read more

18th Oct 2022

Four of the Creepiest Places in California To Visit by Boat

Ghost ships, haunted spirits, and spooky tales of doomed voyages across the Sea are a maritime tradition passed down for centuries. These stories have spawned much of the boating lore that still sends … read more

5th Oct 2022

Why an AB Inflatable is the Perfect West Coast Yacht Tender

Over the past 40 years, Boat Specialists has grown from a mom-and-pop kayak and inflatable boat shop in the Channel Islands Harbor to a 50,000-square-foot dealership and service center. While … read more

27th Sep 2022

How to Protect, Winterize, and Store your Inflatable RIB

As one of North America's biggest inflatable boat dealerships, we know a thing or two about inflatable boats! We make sure to offer our customers the best in inflatable brands, boats built to last eve … read more

13th Sep 2022

Quick Guide to Trading In or Selling Your Boat

Are you considering selling your boat but don't know where to start? Selling your boat doesn't have to be a hassle. Whether you're looking to buy a new boat or just ready to cash in on your investment … read more

9th Sep 2022

Benefits of Buying a Demo Boat from Your Local Dealer

Labor Day has passed, and while the first signs of autumn are in the air, fall is still one of the best times in Southern California to go boating. But did you know that the last days of summer are al … read more

17th Aug 2022

How to Buy A Scratch & Dent Outboard

Have you ever come across the term Scratch and Dent but were unsure what it meant? Perhaps you encountered the term before when looking to purchase a large appliance or new furniture for your hom … read more

26th Jul 2022

Top Five Reasons to Buy a Sea Fox Fiberglass Boat

Attention anglers! Summer in California means sunny days and plenty of fish! California's coast is brimming with sportfishing opportunities. Northern California destinations, such as Monterey and the … read more

10th Jun 2022

Take a tour of the 2022 Corsa by Barletta Boats

Please note: As of Spring of 2023, Boat Specialists no longer carries Barletta Pontoons in its showroom.If you are looking for a luxury pontoon then look no further than Barletta Boats. Style, comfort … read more

7th Jun 2022

Tips on Assembling an Aluminum Floor Rigid Inflatable Boat

Have you recently purchased a Rigid Inflatable Boat with an aluminum floor and need help setting it up? Well, you're in luck! Here at Boat Specialists, we know our customers are eager to get that n … read more

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