The 2014 Tigé RZR - LighthouseHarbor.com

The 2014 Tigé RZR is a stunning boat! It is tangerine, frost and black. Some of the options in this boat include a tangerine tower with wet sounds featuring 10" tower speakers, TigéTouch complete system helm control, snap-in carpets, swivel surf racks, transom filler cushion, salt water setup kit, and battery charger with deck plug.

The RZR also features a bimini top with boot and RZR boat cover, Alpha Z Tower with four color tower lights, docking lights, and a Vector graphics package.

This amazing boat is 20" with the swim platform, has a beam of 7' 10", fuel capacity of 38 gallons, and weighs 3,100 lbs. Seating 12 friends, this boat has lots of room to sunbathe, watch the rider behind the boat, or just relax.

The Tigé RZR features Tigé's ConvexV hull, which is shaped to work in synergy with the laws of physics and nature. Utilizing the Coanda Effect, the ConvexV hull pulls the boat deeper into the water to produce a perfect wake.

This beautiful boat is powered by a 335 horse power Indmar Fusion57 engine. The Indmar Fusion57 engine features a dual exhaust and the ZF transmission that powers the boat while giving you a smooth, relaxed ride. This engine is designed to tow water sports.

Some extras included in this Tigé RZR are the built-in ice chest in the oversized bow, multiple storage areas for your toys, an oversized swim platform, and a transom activity center which provides a convenience spot to lounge before or after your set.

With all the outstanding extras this boat offers, along with the unbelievable warranties, there's no question that this boat is amazing. Get more information on the RZR here, call us for details (570) 857-0220, or visit us on Lake Wallenpaupack. The Tigé RZR is on display at our lakefront location, 969 Route 507 Greentown, PA 18426. Stop in and see it today!

Unwritten Boating Rules Everyone Should Follow

There are quite a few rules and regulations everyone learns while taking their boating safety course; however, there are unwritten rules that aren't taught but should be followed. Hopefully you follow these unwritten rules:

• Do not create a wake within 300 feet of a commercial dock - Wake is created around 5 MPH. Even if there are no signs, areas within 300 feet of a commercial boat dock are no wake areas. When someone is at their dock trying to balance themselves and their stuff and trying to get in or out of their boat, it's very inconvenient to be rocked by unnecessary wake. There are also a lot of people who swim off the dock so it's extremely dangerous for boats to be going fast enough to make a wake. 
• Do not hold up everyone else at the boat launch - It is very inconvenient waiting for someone to load their boat with coolers, fishing gear, and equipment while they're parked on the launch. You should remove your boat cover, load your boat, remove all tie-downs, and make sure your drain plug is in before you are at the launch. Once your boat is launched, quickly move your vehicle out of the way so the next boater can enjoy their day not waiting in line.
• Do not leave hooks on the dock - While fishing from the dock or loading and unloading fishing gear from your boat, make sure your hooks are not laying exposed on the dock. A fishing hook can easily be stepped on by someone walking barefoot on the dock, or by a pet.
• Do not anchor too close to another boat - One of the most relaxing things to do on your boat is nothing at all. It's wonderful to go into a quiet cove, anchor your boat, and sunbathe, swim, or fish. Generally boaters who are anchored away from activity are looking for privacy. Allow enough room between your boat and another boat for both to swing around their anchors and have sufficient privacy.

Boating is a wonderful activity that should be enjoyed without inconveniencing anyone else. By following these unwritten rules, we can all enjoy the water together!

Water Tubing Safety Tips - PoconoActionSports.com

Tubing is one of the most enjoyable activities you can do on the water. It is fun for adults and children! Just like every other water sports activity, you should always be safe and we have put together some tips on how to do just that.

1. Always wear a PFD (Personal Floatation Device) – A PFD should always be worn by the rider to ensure safety if they should be separated from the boat.

2. Know your equipment – The manufacturer has recommendations for size, weight, age limits, towing speed, and number of riders for their products. Be familiar with these recommendations and follow them.

3. Know your rider – Never put the rider’s safety at risk. Know the experience and comfort level of the rider and do not exceed them. The rider should always feel safe.

4. Know the water regulations – Bodies of water have different regulations to keep boaters safe. Be familiar with the regulations of the body of water you are playing on, including towing speeds.

5. Have someone to spot – A “spotter” should be a person onboard to keep a lookout for the rider. The spotter can alert the driver when a rider has fallen off the tube so the driver can focus on approaching obstacles.

6. Be a responsible driver – Just like operating a car, the boat operator should know the rules and regulations and should be alert and sober. Many boaters enjoy the water at the same time, so the driver should be attentive to other boats and possible hazards like rocks, docks, and buoys.

7. Make sure your towline is secure - In addition to making sure the towline is securely attached to the boat, you should always check it for fraying or wear and tear. Only use a rope that is designated for towing inflatables and replace it if it shows signs of damage.

8. Check before you start – Make sure your rider is all set to go before you start. If there is more than one rider, they should understand how to steady and balance their weight and all riders should have a secure grip on the tube.

9. Use extreme caution when pulling multiple tubes – Keep an extra careful eye on the tubes when you are towing more than one at the same time. Make sure the tubes do not collide or crash into each other and travel the boat at a slower speed.

10. Handle wakes with caution – When crossing wakes, slow the boat down so the tube does not bounce off the wakes. If riders are stomach-down when hitting wakes at fast speeds it can cause back injury.

If you are safe while tubing, it can be one of the most fun experiences on the water. Use caution and common sense and have fun while you visit the Poconos and Lake Wallenpaupack!

Hyperlite, HO, O'Brien Equipment - PoconoActionSports.com

Offering BRAND NEW water sports equipment from name brands like Hyperlite, HO Sports, and O'Brien, Pocono Action Sports has everything you need for your water sports activities. We offer wakeboards, wakeskates, waterskis, tubes, robes, and everything else to provide you with the best experience on the water!

Hyperlite is the longest standing brand in wakeboarding history. Hyperlite is continuously evolving their brand to keep up with the growing wakeboarding industry. They have put in thousands of hours of research in order to provide you with the best quality equipment and their focus is to help you appreciate the joy of standing on the water sideways.

HO Sports is known worldwide for their constant imagination and innovation of products, ideas, knowledge and longing to keep you experiencing life to the fullest on the water. In HO Sports' eyes, water sports are a way to express yourself and have fun. They are proud to say their equipment is, and always has been, manufactured and produced in the USA.

O’Brien has supplied superior water sports products for every family member to utilize for the past 50 years. To construct products of the maximum quality and to design products that will bring fun and excitement on the water is the enthusiasm that drives O’Brien.

Take a look at what we offer at OnlineWakeboards.com, call us at (570) 857-0779, or have a sneak peak of our physical store here! You're sure to find what you're looking for!

Useful Boating Apps

These days people take their phones everywhere. Cell phones aren't just used to make calls anymore, now they are also used as digital cameras, calendars, media players, GPS, and computers. They can also be very useful when on the water. Here are some boating apps for IPhones and Androids that might be helpful to you:

 

PocketNav (IPhone)/MemoryMap (Android) - Charting and navigation app that shows you your boat's position on a chart.

BoatUS Towing - Connects you to the nation’s largest network of on-water towers with over 300 ports nationwide. Call for an on-water tow, view your latitude and longitude, or share your location.

WeatherBug - World’s largest network of real-time weather sensors for forecasts, alerts and more.

Knots-3D - Learn how to tie, untie, and rotate more than 90 types of knots.

Boat Ramp - Features more than 35,000 boat ramps and marinas across the country to help you find a place to launch or dock your boat.

The Float Plan - Provides info of your boating adventure to your loved ones to help rescuers obtain your location in an emergency.

Marina Guide - Get information on marinas near you. Includes their contact info, infrastructure, and their ratings.

My Fishing Advisor - A freshwater fishing guide that analyzes the weather, sun and moon position, and other factors that are important for successful fishing, based on your location.