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A boat name can reveal much about the personality of the boat owner – so choosing a boat name can be difficult. To help boaters with this task, BoatUS Boat Graphics & Lettering has been compiling a list of boat names given by boaters across the country for the past 10+ years. Check out the top 10 boat names by year below. Ready to design your own boat graphics?  It's fast and easy. Get started designing boat lettering.

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Design your Boat Registration Numbers Boat registration numbers are unique identifiers required by law Learn More  

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How do I get my boat registration numbers?
Your boat registration number is issued by your state’s boating or wildlife agency when you register your vessel. Once you have the number, you can use our online designer to create compliant vinyl decals to display it on your boat.

https://prod-boatus-cd2.azurewebsites.net/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2025/october/avoid-boat-warranty-woes

Buying a new boat? Here are 5 basic tips to help you make the most of any warranties that come with it.

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https://prod-boatus-cd2.azurewebsites.net/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2025/october/boat-wake-impacts

University of Minnesota researchers offer new water depth recommendations for powerboats, wakeboats to reduce harmful environmental effects.

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Volvo Penta’s new propulsion package promises more power, faster acceleration, smoother shifting, increased fuel efficiency, and extended cruising range.

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Your vessel's too big for your downsizing lifestyle, but that doesn't mean you drydock your dreams. In fact, it's a great opportunity to chart a different course for new adventure.

https://prod-boatus-cd2.azurewebsites.net/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2025/october/hybrid-tow-vehicles

When you want the power to handle most towing needs, plus enjoy great fuel economy for daily driving, check out this growing category of SUVs.

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An old boat came with physics lessons.

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Boat Names & Photos See our annual top-ten boat names list and preview customer submitted photos. Learn More  

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https://prod-boatus-cd2.azurewebsites.net/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2025/october/back-to-school

Your boat may be buttoned up for the season, but there are plenty of (free) opportunities to learn new skills or refresh your memory from the comfort of your living room.

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Nothing smooths out troubled waters like today’s lightning-quick sense-and-adjust boat stabilization systems.

https://prod-boatus-cd2.azurewebsites.net/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2025/october/made-in-america

While most boats sold in the U.S. are built here, they’re not insulated from the effects of recent tariffs. Let’s dig in to find out just how multinational our boats really are.

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Ever try to get to a fuel dock, but the wind and current are working against you? Capt. Sarah Lawrence from Chesapeake Boating Academy and TowBoatUS Kent Narrows and Knapps Narrows teaches you the ferrying technique for easier boat docking in wind and current. Ferrying, or ferry & glide, is a boat handling technique also commonly used by fisherman to help keep a boat near a fixed structure while casting.

https://prod-boatus-cd2.azurewebsites.net/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2025/october/seacocks

These important valves are often out of sight, out of mind for boat owners. Here’s why they deserve your careful attention.

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Amp up your boat’s visibility on radar with a simple reflector. Here’s everything you need to know about choosing, installing, using, and maintaining one.

https://prod-boatus-cd2.azurewebsites.net/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2025/october/the-accidental-coo

In the 1930s, the boats were nicknamed “The Steinway of Runabouts.”  Photos, Herb McCormick

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Waterproof Logbook It seems rather obvious that logbooks for boats should be waterproof, and yet most aren’t — with the exception of Backstay Rugged Marine Logbooks. These logbooks are made with Rite-in-the-Rain paper, meaning no more soggy pages or running ink. There are multiple formats and sizes available, stuffed with maintenance log templates, reusable checklists, and quick reference guides to help you remember that iconic summer cruise as well as the last time you fueled up. Plus, a maintenance logbook provides a great selling tool later! $59.95–$69.95 | backstay.ink