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Boating Tips & Resources
 Here you’ll find a multitude of links, categorized by topics like Safety and Weather that furnish valuable information and resources to help you find the boating information you need quickly. Boating Made Easy!
Of course we can’t guarantee the accuracy of the information; however we believe the information provided can help make your boating experiences more pleasurable and safe.
We test our links periodically, but things change quickly on the internet. So if you find a broken link please email us webmaster@fivestarmarine.com and let us know which one so we can fix it. Education
Boater 101
If you're a first-time boat owner who needs a basic knowledge of marine "rules of the road" or a boater who wants to say current with the ever-changing marine rules and regulations, qualify for insurance discounts, wants a refresher on safe boating skills, or requires mandatory state certification, then our Boater 101 course is for you. Register for our next course. Best of all, it is hosted right here at Five Star Marine!
Tie the Knot
The best fishing knots as well as essential rope knots are clearly illustrated and described in this site. Select the type of knot you are interested in learning more about andowsailed drawings and descriptions of all the best knots!
Manufacturers
Bayliner
With a Bayliner® boat you get outstanding quality and tons of storage in one easy-to-own, affordable package. Bayliner boats are designed to deliver all the boating fun your family demands, and the ride and performance you expect. Take a look out on the water. Chances are you’ll see more than a few Bayliner boats. That’s because Bayliner is one of the best values in boating.
Key West Boats, Inc.
Since 1986, Key West Boats' goal has been to provide high quality, high value products enhanced by our commitment to customer service. That same commitment satisfaction still runs deep, from many perspectives.
Check out The Key West Boat line here!
Maxum
Maxum produces products that support the active lifestyle for people who don't just boat, but wrap themselves in the total boating experience. Runabouts become platforms to launch wake boarders, skiers and water toys, Cruisers become floating islands able to transport family, friends and gear to explore new waters and deploy in the "perfect cove."
Trophy
Solid performance, unquestionable quality and a tackle box full of features. You demand it all, and Trophy delivers. Our boats are designed by avid anglers for today's demanding fisherman. As a Trophy owner, you join tens of thousands of dedicated anglers who share your passion for fishing and pride in Trophy ownership. Welcome to the world of Trophy fishing.
Miscellaneous
Sea Tow
Sea Tow is the fastest growing marine assistance company in the world, and have been selected by Genmar and Four Winns as providers of marine assistance for the FirstMate program, provided free for the first year with new Four Winns boat purchases. Membership can be purchased by others at any time.
Recreation
Coral Reefs
NOAA's Coral Reef Information System (CoRIS) is designed to be a single point of access to NOAA coral reef information and data products, especially those derived from NOAA's Coral Reef Initiative Program. CoRIS will evolve and grow in the months ahead to encompass an ever widening array of product and information offerings.
Safety
Boating Safely
BoatingSafety.com's goal is to provide the recreational boater with a resource center for safety information. Much of the content is original but they also provide links to other sources of information.
US Coast Guard
Protect your safety and your loved ones while afloat. Learn how to prevent accidents, injuries, and fatalities while boating. Review safety tips, news, recalls, defects, and laws and regulations you should know. This is the official website of the U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety.
Weather
BoatU.S. Marine Weather
The BoatUS. Marine Weather webpage provides links to weather forecasts, tide predictons, satellite images and more.
National Weather Service
South Florida weather forcasts, marine advisories, warnings and watches.
Saltwatertides.com
Your source for tide, moon, and sun predictions for the Gulf Coast, US East Coast and US West Coast. You will find predictions at over 2500 locations for: Tide heights and times, sunrise and sunset times, moonrise and moonset times, andmoon phase.
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