The Next Boat Journey
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Docking Without the Drama (and Without the Scratches)
Take the stress out of docking. Jeff covers joysticks, thrusters, dock lines and how Big Bumper inflatable fenders…
Before You Choose Your Next Boat, Ask How You'll Actually Use It
Day boat or overnighter? Jeff explains what to ask before buying your next boat, why boat shows matter, and why…
The Small Problems That Leave You on the End of a Tow Line
A trusted fuel gauge left Jeff on a Sea Tow line. His advice on pre-trip checklists, maintenance and why every…
Learn the Water Before You Trust the Screen
Boater of 50 years Jeff shares why seamanship comes before gadgets, and how to use chart plotters, AI and apps as…
Expired Flares and the Case for a Backup on Board
250,000 flares expire in California each year with no easy take-back.
Learn the Gear Before the Night Gets Rough
Most boaters never practice a flare. Steve from Sirius Signal explains why a twist-on night light is safer to hand…
What First-Time Buyers Need Before They Leave the Dock
Steve from Sirius Signal tells first-time buyers what day and night distress gear belongs on board before they…
From Flares to a Safer Signal: The Story Behind Sirius Signal
Sirius Signal's Steve explains how electronic distress lights are changing boating safety, why alternatives to…
The First Day on the Water Can Keep Someone in Boating or End It
Luke says the first days on the water can keep a new family in boating or end it for good.
Boat Clubs and Dealers Are Not Fighting for the Same Customer
Luke argues boat clubs and dealers are not fighting for the same customers.
When Owning the Boat Gets in the Way of Boating
On The NBJ, Luke shows why packed garages, launch ramps and weekend hassle can make owning a boat the reason some…
Does Someone Need to Own a Boat to Become a Boater?
On The Next Boat Journey, former dealer and club founder Luke asks if you must own a boat to become a boater, or…
“These Are My People”: A Lifetime Connected to Boating
Big Bumper CEO Joe shares his lifelong connection to boating, family and community and why he supports The Next…
What If Dock Protection Became a Marina Amenity?
Could better dock protection improve the marina experience?
7,400 Miles of Real-World Testing on the Great Loop Challenge
Big Bumper takes on 7,400 miles of real-world testing aboard the Great Loop Challenge while supporting a mission…
Protecting the Investment: Making Boat Ownership Easier
Big Bumper is helping boaters protect their investment, reduce docking stress and make boat ownership safer…
What if some of the best marine technology is the technology you eventually stop noticing
The Great Loop Challenge shows how reducing fatigue could help new and aging boaters stay in the boating lifestyle…
What 7,000 Miles Can Teach Us About Better Boating
The 2026 Great Loop Challenge is proving how marine technology can reduce fatigue, improve boating safety and…
43 Kids a Day, The Mission Driving the 2026 Great Loop Challenge powered by Honda Marine
43 kids a day are diagnosed with cancer. Behind every mile of the 2026 Great Loop Challenge powered by Honda…
The Next Boat Journey, The Boat, the Technology and the Journey North
The 2026 Great Loop Challenge powered by Honda Marine is putting a boat, its technology and its crew to a…
The Next Boat Journey, The 2026 Great Loop Challenge Powered By Honda Marine Should Not End When the Boat Returns Home
Captain Red wants the mission to continue. Could the next person to carry the 2026 Great Loop Challenge powered by…
The Next Boat Journey, When the Boating Community Shows Up, a Journey Becomes a Movement
From Whitey’s Fish Camp to waterways across America, see how the boating community is rallying behind the Great…
The Next Boat Journey, Captain Red Turned a Great Loop Record Attempt Into a Mission for Kids
Captain Red turned a lifetime on the water into a mission for kids.
The Next Boat Journey, Pediatric Cancer Research Needs More Than Awareness. It Needs Better Treatments.
Pediatric cancer research needs better, less toxic treatments.
The Next Boat Journey, The Best Investment You Can Make Isn't Always Another Accessory
Preparation is part of the boating lifestyle. Discover why securing your boat before every trip helps protect your…
The Next Boat Journey, A Great Boating Lifestyle Starts Before You Leave the Driveway.
The boating lifestyle begins before you leave the driveway.
The Next Boat Journey, Layers of Security Beat a Single Lock: Mike Spade of Ocean Vault Shares a Smarter Way to Protect Your Boat
A single lock is not enough. Mike Spade explains why layered security can help boat owners protect their…
The Next Boat Journey, Protecting Your Boat
Protect your boat before thieves strike. Discover why security should begin the day you buy your boat.
The Next Boat Journey, Helping People Find Their Place in the Boating Lifestyle
Boating isn't only about finding the perfect boat it's about finding your place on the water.
The Next Boat Journey, The Boating Lifestyle Is Built On Relationships
Boating isn't something people experience alone. Behind almost every great day on the water is a community of…
The Next Boat Journey, Use Your Boat
Live the boating lifestyle, not just boat ownership. Discover why using your boat creates lasting memories…
The Next Boat Journey, Living the Boating Lifestyle Starts With Using Your Boat
Living the Boating Lifestyle Starts With Using Your Boat Chris Workman has one simple piece of advice for new boat…
The Next Boat Journey What Kind Of Boating Lifestyle Fits Us
Boating is more than owning a boat. It’s about peace, family, memories and community.
The Next Boat Journey Story 4
New boat buyers often focus on price, but experienced boaters say there’s another question to ask: Are you buying…
The Next Boat Journey Story 3
Boating is about more than boats, it's about memories. Discover how one family's journey on the water created…
The Next Boat Journey Story 2
Buying your first boat? Discover why experienced boaters recommend trying different boats before you buy, and how…
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