Anchoring/Docking

http://www.fortressanchors.com/FortressSite/heARTwork/SAGMF.html : A useful guide for selecting an anchor and how to anchor your boat correctly

http://www.northsta-rmarinesupplies.com : Our site :-)

Articles, How-to

www.boats.com: A bit commercial but some excellent articles including how-to’s and boat reviews.

Club Marine- Corrosion : Discusses causes and cures of corrosion.

www.boatingsafety.com : A good site for learning all about boating safety.

http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/mwv/navrules/rotr_online.htm : The complete list of rules of navigation for waterways compiled by the US Coast Guard. Long and tedious but good to know.

Buying/Selling a Boat

www.usauctions.com: Specialize in offering $1 No-reserve auction for boats through eBay. Lots of insurance/repossessed goods.

www.eBaymotors.com: An often overlooked resource for both selling and buying a boat. Check out our article for tips on selling your boat on eBay.

Nada Guides : Excellent, well respected, blue book value website.

www.trader.com: Serving most of North America, it’s the boating world’s largest print classified magazine on the net! Some great deals to be found here (along with some not so great deals).

www.yachtworld.com: (YachtWorld)One of, if not the largest yacht brokerages on the net. Prices always seem to be slightly inflated but a good site overall.

www.usauctions.com : Arguably the largest seller of boats on eBay. All auctions start at $1 no reserve.

Other

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration : Free tide tables for many USA Locations. Don't let the long name put you off!

My Lake of the Woods : An excellent guide to this large Canadian/U.S. lake.

Research

http://www.boatwise.com./ : Offers both licensed and recreational boating courses in the Northeast US.

Repair & Maintenance

http://www.uscgboating.org/safety/boatbuilder/index.htm Boat Builders Handbook. The Boat Builders Handbook takes excerpts from 33CFR183 (Regulations for Recreation Boats) and other resources, and expands on them including examples, suggestions, etc.

Trailer/Towing

http://www.championtrailers.com/ : They sell trailers along with trailer parts. Very reputable company with a strong following in the boating community.

www.dudleyboats.com ( Dudley’s Boat Transport): A great boat moving company centered in the Pacific Northwest. Try to catch them when they’re making multiple deliveries from your desired location for better pricing!

http://www.searay.com/towing_guide.asp?tab=6 (Towing Guide). A very informative guide to towing your boat from Sea Ray.