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Top Must-Have Fishing Gear for Lake Travis
The vote for the 2018 top must-have fishing gear for Lake Travis is in! We followed the pros, hung out with the local fisherman and read up on the latest reviews to give you the lowdown. Then, we couldn’t resist spending a couple hours wandering around the Bass Pro...
Best Restaurants on Lake Travis
After a long fun-filled day of boating on Lake Travis, your stomach becomes noisier than a knocking outboard. Clearly, it’s time to go scout out some good food at a local restaurant to tame that beast inside you. From just about every dining style around, the staff at...
Should My Boat Trailer be Level?
How important is it that my boat trailer should be level? You might be as surprised as I was to know the answer!
What Is A Pump Out After Boating?
Nobody ever wants to talk about the potty business, and boats are no exception to the rule. But if your boat has a holding tank, then the commode discussion is inevitable. In layman’s terms, a pump out simply means to pump out - or empty - your boat’s on-board sewage...
Veterans Day Events in Austin
Veteran’s Day is the time which the citizens of this grateful nation honor our enlisted and fallen veterans of the armed forces. On November 11th, the citizens of Austin will stand united with fellow Americans to remember family members that came home with...
Ownership Vs Rental: Calculating Boat Costs
Calculating the costs of boat ownership vs rental each present viable options depending on: your individual budget, the amount of time dedicated to spending on the water, and the type of watercraft you are interested in. To put this in layman’s terms, the end must...
Trick or Treating When You Live on a Houseboat
Living on a houseboat is not just a leisurely pastime. It’s a way of life to many on Lake Travis -- giving way to the peace and solitude far from the day to day hustle and bustle of life in a conventional house or apartment. So, holidays can often times pose a unique...
When Is The Best Time To Winterize Your Boat?
Shorter days and cooler nights are the tell-tale signs that summer boating season is winding down. Fall will soon be upon us, in all its colorful splendor, as the winter months are quickly approaching us. However, nestled among the tall cliffs, Lake Travis is one of...
How To Properly Change a Boat’s Oil
Properly changing your boat’s oil and filter should ideally be done every 100 hours of runtime. However, it’s most likely the single boat maintenance chore that gets neglected by far. That’s inevitably because it's a dirty job that seems too complicated. Especially if...
Top 5 Family Friendly Activities on Lake Travis
Lake Travis is irrefutably the most popular region to visit in the state of Texas. Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a group of friends looking to party, or individuals involved in a corporate function; folks will always find something fun to do on Lake Travis. Its...