If you already own a boat, one of the biggest questions before buying a new Blazer is what to do with your current one. Selling it privately can take months, and dealing with strangers, sea trials, and payment logistics is its own headache. Trading it in is usually faster and simpler, and when it is…
“How much does a Blazer cost?” is usually the second question we get, right after “which model should I look at?” The honest answer is that Blazer’s lineup covers a wide range, and where you land depends heavily on length, rigging, and options. Below is a straightforward look at current pricing across the lineup, along…
One of the first questions we hear from Blazer shoppers is simple: what size boat do I actually need? Blazer’s lineup runs from a nimble 21-footer all the way up to a 27-foot flagship, and every model in between is built on the same philosophy of a soft ride and a clean, fishable deck. The…
If you have spent any time browsing bay boats, you already know the options can start to blur together. Most bay boats share the same basic idea: a shallow-draft hull, a wide-open casting deck, and just enough freeboard to handle a little chop without giving up the ability to pole across a skinny flat. So…
Walk through any marina in the Lowcountry and you can usually tell which boats spend their weekends in saltwater and which ones don’t. It isn’t the make or the price tag that gives it away — it’s the finish. Dull, chalky gelcoat and rust streaks around the hardware are the fingerprints saltwater leaves behind when…
If you’re new to inshore fishing in the Lowcountry, welcome — you picked a great place to start. The water around McClellanville is forgiving enough for beginners and rich enough to keep you hooked for life. You don’t need a fancy setup or years of experience to catch fish here. You just need a few…
Ask ten redfish anglers what makes the perfect boat and you’ll get ten answers — but spend enough time on Lowcountry water and a few features keep rising to the top. Chasing reds around McClellanville means skinny flats one minute and a windy bay the next, and the right boat handles both without making you…
There’s a special kind of frustration that comes with turning the key and getting nothing. You loaded the cooler, you’ve got a good tide, and your outboard just sits there. Before you panic or start throwing parts at it, it helps to know that most no-start problems come down to a handful of usual suspects.…
Buying a used boat to save a few dollars sounds smart — and sometimes it is. But a boat isn’t a car, and a saltwater boat especially can hide problems that don’t show up until you’re already on the water and already out the money. Before you decide between new and used, here’s what we’d…
Salt is patient, and it’s relentless. Run your boat in Lowcountry water year-round and the ocean is quietly working on every bolt, wire, and seal the whole time. The good news is that a little routine attention keeps the small stuff from ever becoming the big stuff. Here’s the season-by-season rhythm we recommend to the…