Tips on Towing

I ran across an interesting site on hitches and towing today.  Hitchinfo.com is an informational site offering a lot of good information on hitches, towing and related topics.  They include, guides, articles and a towing related blog.  There is a Message Board tab, but it doesn't appear to be live yet.  While they are not directly selling anything, they also offer email and live chat to discuss hitch questions and issues with an expert in the field.

One of their articles, Trailer Maneuvering Basics offers tips on handling your boat like a pro on the ramp.  It also includes videos How to Launch a Boat and Boat Launch Manners.

All told, this site has a lot of great information for anyone towing or using a hitch mounted cargo application, and it looks like we can expect a lot more from it.  It's on my bookmarks list.

Check out my adventures in outfitting our new Nissan Xterra to handle our kayaks and gear.  I'm now waiting for a Boat Roller system to arrive so loading up our canoe will be less of a chore (and less of a menace to the Xterra too). It will also accommodate a car toppable punt we are thinking about adding to the armada.  The boat rollers should arrive Friday and I'll keep you posted on how it works after I've had a chance to try it out. (Hopefully with a fishing trip to Hagg lake this weekend if the weather permits.)

New Boat Ladder Launch

We've just complete a major renovation of our Boat Ladder category.  You'll find a wide selection of ladders in stainless and aluminum for just about any boat.  Our line up includes excellent deals on quality boat ladders by Garelick, DiveNDog, Detmar, Boater Sports and Crones Marine.

Our Recreational / Ski Boat Ladder section includes a broad selection of transom and swim platform mounted ladders as well as gunwale and bow mount ladders.

Our Pontoon Boat Ladders selection includes fixed and removable ladders for the front or read deck as well as side gate ladders.  One of our most popular pontoon ladders is the Crones Pontoon Ladder that mounts under the deck where it is totally out of the way.  We're also excited about the additon of the DiveNDog Boarding Staircase. (right)

If you have a Larger boat or Sail Boat and are looking for a ladder, we've got 20 styles and sizes up to 6 steps and 67" in length.  These include DiveNDog's innovative Boarding Staircase, their in-water Platform Ladder gives you a place to rest at the bottom of the ladder and their triple walled Prestige Series.

We are also offering a selection of Dock Ladders, Dive Ladders and Dog Ladders to round out our offerings.