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A green and black Bass boat’s docked at a pier on calm, reflective water surrounded by reeds and vegetation under a cloudy sky.

What Is a Bass Boat? A Beginner’s Guide to the Freshwater Fishing Boat Built for Speed

Sep 11, 2026

11 min

Joris Zantvoort

Several people in orange life jackets paddle yellow canoes—what’s a canoe but adventure—through a narrow, forested waterway with still water and lush, green foliage.

What Is a Canoe? A Beginner’s Guide to Types, Costs, and What to Expect on Your First Paddle

Sep 10, 2026

11 min

Joris Zantvoort

Small motorboats are docked in a marina at sunset, including one with a “Rent a Boat” sign. The water’s calm and there are more boats in the background.

What Is a Cuddy Cabin? A Beginner’s Guide to the Compact Cruiser Built for Day Trips and Overnights

Sep 9, 2026

11 min

Joris Zantvoort

A light blue and white fishing boat with a center console’s docked on a sandy shore in shallow water, under a partly cloudy sky.

What Is a Bay Boat? A Beginner’s Guide to the Shallow-Water Boat Built for Coastal Fishing

Sep 4, 2026

12 min

Joris Zantvoort

A white panga boat called “Sea Page I” with a blue canopy’s floating on calm water near the shore under a clear sky.

What Is a Panga Boat? A Beginner’s Guide to the Fuel-Efficient Boat You’ll Find All Over Mexico

Aug 28, 2026

10 min

Joris Zantvoort

What Is a Runabout Boat? A Beginner’s Guide to the Most Versatile Powerboat on the Water

Aug 28, 2026

11 min

Joris Zantvoort

A yellow motorboat with several people onboard’s speeding across blue water near a rocky coastline under a clear sky.

What Is a Jet Boat? A Beginner’s Guide to How They Work, What They Cost, and Where to Ride One

Aug 20, 2026

12 min

Joris Zantvoort

Someone’s riding a red jet ski on calm water near a small island with a historic stone fortress, all under a clear sky.

What Is a Jet Ski? A Beginner’s Guide to Types, Speeds, and What to Expect on Your First Ride

Aug 13, 2026

10 min

Joris Zantvoort

Aluminum jon boats with bench seats docked at Grassy Pond

What Is a Jon Boat? A Beginner’s Guide to the Flat-Bottomed Boat Built for Shallow Water

Aug 10, 2026

9 min

Joris Zantvoort

A sleek black yacht—what’s a yacht if not pure luxury—floats on water with tall modern buildings and palm trees in the background under a clear blue sky.

What Is a Yacht? A Beginner’s Guide to Types, Sizes, and What to Expect on Your First Charter

Aug 3, 2026

11 min

Joris Zantvoort

Canoe vs. Kayak: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Choose?

Jul 29, 2026

6 min

Joris Zantvoort

A man’s driving an orange and blue skiff named "Miss B Belize Diving Adventures" on the water, with waterfront villas and palm trees behind him.

What Is a Skiff Boat? A Beginner’s Guide to the Small Boat Built for Shallow Water

Jul 28, 2026

10 min

Joris Zantvoort