Boats for Sale

In these crazy times, we’re all looking for something to wash away the boredom and keep our family entertained. Well, here’s a great idea! Rent or purchase a pontoon boat from Gerry’s Marina. Pontoon boats are the perfect family boat! Pontoons are extraordinary boats for so many reasons. They hold 10-15 people, so they are excellent for family excursions. It …

What you experience on a sailboat and a powerboat is pretty much two totally different things. Basically, it all comes down to how you prefer to spend your time on the water… If we’re talking speed, you should know that most sails tap out at seven knots. Calm waters can allow for much higher speeds on a powerboat. The powerboat …

Ever wonder what is it about a boat that makes it a yacht and when that yacht becomes a ship? It may sound like a strange question, but in actuality it is a very good one; and here’s your answer… It all began way back with the Dutch word, jaght, which means hunter. In other terms, back in the day, …

Here’s how it works for boaters…A boating license is not required in Florida, but boater education is mandatory for all Florida residents born after January 1, 1988 who operate a powered watercraft of ten horsepower or greater. Once you obtain your recreational credentials, you will be issued a Florida Boating Safety ID. You must be at least 14 years of …

Saltwater and brackish water can affect your boat’s engine like kryptonite can render Superman powerless. If not battled as Superman fights his foes (Actually, it’s not really that hard.), you could have a whole lot of hurt on your hands.  If left unchecked and poorly maintained, your engine may suffer from build-up, causing cooling blockages leading to overheating. Seriously, salt …

If it is your first time as a boat owner, this is a very exciting time for you. Here are some tips that can help keep you safe, eliminate hassles and up your fun factor… Before you even make your purchase, you need to check your maximum tow rating because you don’t want to buy a boat just to find …

Salt is abrasive and harsh and, like a cancer, saltwater can wreak havoc on a boat’s hull, engine and all of its mechanical components. Salt will stick to metal surfaces promoting rust and corrosion, dull the shine on your fiberglass or wooden boat and even eat into paint to make easy work out of depreciating your boat. Any seaman worth …

Both are good options, but there are several differences in a hard top and a soft top on a boat. Some are true benefits or detriments and some are solely dependent upon your personal preference. Let’s take a look… First, it is important to note that a hard top is hard to top when you boat year-round in an environment …

There are a number of things you need to keep on board your boat and inspect regularly to ensure the safety of your passengers. The U.S. Coast Guard requires the following: You will need a wearable, personal flotation device for each person on board, including anyone you are towing while waterskiing or tubing, etc.; and children under 12 are required …

Why buy a boat when you can enjoy one for pennies on the dollar, hassle-free when you rent it at Gerry’s Marina? It’s a lot like, “Why buy the cow when the milk is free?” Maybe not exactly… The true takeaway here is that when you rent a boat from a reputable marina like Gerry’s in New Smyrna Beach, you …

Boating can offer worlds of fun, but there’s a question you need to ask yourself…”Do I want to boat in the ocean or on the river?” Both certainly have their own sets of perks! Take ocean boating, for example, a glorious setting where there are no lines except fishing lines and weed lines. It’s the “big” water…a place where you …

No matter who you are, if you live in Florida along the water, it’s very likely that you like to boat or fish. Most of us do, but what particular boat is right for you? Are you that guy who wakes up with tiny elbows or feet in his ribs…that guy who lives for the day that his four-year-old actually …

When you are waterskiing, is there anyone within six feet of you? Nope.  As you glide over wake upon wake in an inner-tube until your face splits into a Cheshire cat-like grin, is there anyone within six feet of you? Nope. When you crank up the engines and get up on a plane, is anyone within six feet of you? …

This Covid crisis has turned our lives upside down, but one thing you can count on is that it can’t touch the hours and days of fun we can have while boating. Boating is one activity – often the most preferred one during this debacle – that we can still enjoy in a variety of ways. Been housebound too long? …

Boating can be different things to different people. It can be a refuge from day-to-day drudgery and stressors; it can be the best way to reach your favorite fishing hole or spend quality time with your family; and boating can be the perfect catalyst for summertime fun! So, here it is…that recipe you’ve been looking for…the one that stirs up …

There is nothing fresher than serving up fish caught the same day right off your boat, and nothing more satisfying than harvesting your own delicious dinner. Now let’s talk about specifics! Mahi has become spectacularly famous worldwide as a popular sportfish as well as a very tasty treat. Mahi are aggressive eaters that jump and shine bright with blue and …

One of the things we can be grateful for in Florida is the delicious fresh fish at our fingertips. So, fish it up and then dish it up…and do it well! You would be doing all of the Floridians out there a disservice if your fish recipes were subpar – or is that sub-gar? Just kidding! But seriously folks, if …