by Captain Todd Hurley | Nov 23, 2020 | Tips & Techniques
Deadly Gas on The Water Deadly Gas on The Water. Fun on the water looks different for everyone, from fishing and swimming to boating and water sports. As fun as these activities may be, one very real risk, unknown to many, could turn these into deadly activities.... 
by Captain Todd Hurley | Oct 3, 2019 | Captain's Log, Tips & Techniques
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show! Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the “Yachting Capital of the World” will host the 60th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show on October 30 – Nov 3, 2019. Every year, the show exhibits a vast array of the... 
by Captain Todd Hurley | Jan 26, 2019 | Tips & Techniques
Boat Responsibly: Have a Float Plan What is a Float Plan? Boat Responsibly . . . Simply put, a float plan is a written summary of your boating itinerary. Whether you plan to be gone for just a few hours on your boat or if you expect to take a longer cruise, it’s a... 
by Captain Todd Hurley | Jan 13, 2019 | Tips & Techniques
Boat Naming Boat naming your vessel can be quite a daunting task. Do you go with something traditional like naming it after your significant other? Or do you shift gears toward where you’ve been, where you’re going, or what you’ll do when you get there? Do you “tack”... 
by Captain Todd Hurley | Jan 9, 2019 | Tips & Techniques
Boating with Children – Do’s and Don’ts Boating with your family can be the ultimate adventure, even when your family consists of small children! The water is the perfect place for lifelong memories to be made and valuable skills and connections... 
by Captain Todd Hurley | Mar 5, 2018 | Tips & Techniques
Dinghy Davit Worksheet: Why is it important? When you are ready to explore your Hurley Davit options, the first step is to fill out our Davit Worksheet. We do not keep a database of all the different vessel platforms or dinghies. There are just too many variations....