SCOTT Marine of Florida

11/06/2026

https://scottmarineofflorida.com/wind/

Check the wind strength and direction, and then plan your tactics. It's a two-step process. First, clear the slip, using docking lines

11/05/2026

https://scottmarineofflorida.com/we-speak-for-the-boat/

An independent marine surveyor speaks for the boat. A marine survey is also a useful tool for buyers when negotiating price based on what repairs or upgrades the boat needs. And finally, insurance and lending companies that need to know the true condition and fair market value of a vessel often requ...

11/04/2026

https://scottmarineofflorida.com/picking-up-a-mooring/

Picking up a mooring is far simpler than docking or anchoring. But many boaters never learn this simple technique and are intimidated to try in close-packed mooring fields. Adding this skill to your arsenal will make weekend jaunts more enjoyable and increase your flexibility when choosing an anchor...

11/03/2026

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The pitch of a propeller is defined as “the distance a propeller would move in one revolution if it were moving through a soft solid,

11/02/2026

Election Day and Florida’s Boating Future

As Florida boaters head to the polls on Election Day, it’s worth remembering that many of the issues on the ballot indirectly impact life on the water. From public boat ramps and marina development to water quality projects and dredging programs, decisions made by elected officials help shape the future of Florida boating.

Whether you’re fishing offshore in Palm Beach, cruising the Intracoastal Waterway, or spending weekends on Tampa Bay, access to clean water and well-maintained boating infrastructure matters. Funding for navigation channels, artificial reefs, and environmental restoration can all influence the boating experience.

Florida’s marine industry is a major economic driver, supporting marinas, boat dealers, charter operators, surveyors, and marine service businesses throughout the state. By voting, boaters have an opportunity to support policies that help protect waterways, improve access, and strengthen the boating lifestyle that attracts millions to Florida each year.

This Election Day, make time to do two important things: cast your vote and enjoy a day on the water. Both help preserve the future of boating in the Sunshine State.

11/01/2026

Have a peaceful Sunday

10/31/2026

https://scottmarineofflorida.com/halloween/

THE STORY OF HALLOWEEN Halloween is one of the oldest holidays with origins going back thousands of years. The holiday we know as Halloween has had many influences from many cultures over the centuries. From the Roman’s Pomona Day, to the Celtic festival of Samhain, to the Christian holidays of Al...

10/30/2026

https://scottmarineofflorida.com/the-etiquette-of-anchoring/

Few boat topics are as likely to generate strong opinions — and colorful language — as anchoring. Volumes have been written on how to anchor and which anchor works best. But to hear some of the comments at the dock, there’s precious little written about the etiquette of anchoring. Come In Slow...

10/29/2026

https://scottmarineofflorida.com/understanding-the-language-of-the-sea/

BOATER’S ACRONYMS Boating is seemingly filled with undecipherable abbreviations. While most of these can be welcoming, landlubber friends can get lost in the often confusing and opaque jargon. The boaters coded talk can be exclusionary, or it might just jeopardize a passenger’s safety. For examp...