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Boating Safety And Regulations

How Common Are Shark Attacks on Kayaks? The Real Risk

See what the kayak-shark record shows, why viral encounters distort risk, and why a worn PFD matters more when a kayak capsizes offshore.

31 August 2026

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Boating Safety And Regulations

Oregon Kayak Paddleboard Permit Fee: 2026 Cost

Oregon’s annual paddlecraft permit is $20 before checkout fees. Calculate your cost per outing and compare seven-day, annual and two-year options.

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Pontoon And Deck Boats

Why the Sea-Doo Switch Flips Forward

See how bow loading, planing transitions and jet braking combine on the Sea-Doo Switch, plus what two remedies mean when comparing pontoons.

Boat Maintenance And Installation

Lewmar Anchor Guide: Models, Sizing, Prices & Uses

Choosing a Lewmar anchor starts with a distinction that product listings sometimes blur: conventional anchors and shallow-water pole systems do fundamentally…

Trolling Motors And Batteries

ePropulsion kLite 750 Run Time by Power Mode

Compare kLite 750 battery life at 19 W, 133 W, 500 W and 750 W, calculate a mixed kayak trip, and size the nominal battery energy required.

Outboard Motors

What a Marine Engine Cowl Covers by System

Depending on the outboard model, visible parts can include fuel and air hardware, ignition parts, controls, wiring and electronics around the engine block.

Boating Safety And Regulations

What Operators Must Maintain a Proper Lookout?

All vessel operators are responsible, including recreational boat and PWC operators. A passenger may help, but responsibility stays with the operator.

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