Boating Guides and Resources

Safe Boat Towing
Safe Boat Towing

Boat Towing: A Complete Guide to Safe and Stress-Free TransportTransporting a boat requires more than simply attaching a trailer to a vehicle. Proper boat towing involves careful preparation, the ...

Prepare for the Water
Prepare for the Water

Preparing for a Safe and Enjoyable Recreational Boating TripA day on the water can be relaxing, exciting, and memorable—but a successful boating trip starts long before you leave the dock. Taking ...

Boating Basics: How to Drive for Wakesurfing
Boating Basics: How to Drive for Wakesurfing

7 steps to help you provide a safe, exciting surfing experience The Tow Sports Boating Basics video series was created to get you ready to ride. With expert advice from Mercury-powered pro wakeboar...

Boating Basics: Mercury Cruise Control & Smart Tow
Boating Basics: Mercury Cruise Control & Smart Tow

Discover two systems that will help deliver a better ride The Tow Sports Boating Basics video series was created to get you ready to ride. With expert advice from Mercury-powered pro wakeboarders C...

Boating Basics: How to Ballast a Boat for Wake Sports
Boating Basics: How to Ballast a Boat for Wake Sports

Get the most out of your wake this summer Get ready to ride. In the “Tow Sports Boating Basics” series, Mercury-powered pro wakeboarders Carro Djupsjö and Dylan Miller will walk you through everyth...

Boating Basics: How to Drive for Towed Watersports
Boating Basics: How to Drive for Towed Watersports

5 tips for driving the tow boat safely and with confidence. The Tow Sports Boating Basics video series was created to get you ready to ride. With expert advice from Mercury-powered pro wakeboarders...