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Everything you need to know about fuel consumption when renting a boat

Renting a boat is an exciting way to explore the open waters, bask in the sun, and enjoy unforgettable experiences with family and friends. However, as with any adventure, it’s essential to be prepared. One critical aspect that often goes overlooked is fuel consumption. This article will cover everything you need to know about fuel consumption when renting a boat, so that you may plan your adve
08/09/2023

Do’s and Don’ts: Boat Partying in Miami

One of the best ways to spend your day once you have rented a boat in Miami, is to have a boat party with your closest friends. Or, you may be invited to one of the many boat parties held daily in Miami. Either way, it is important you know proper etiquette once being invited on one of these days, so here are our top dos and don’ts while you party the day away while sailing in Miami. DO T
06/20/2023

Top Clothing Essentials for your Next Sailing Holiday

Whether toughing the waters while sailing or relaxing on a manned super yacht, it is important to be prepared for what you wear on your next sailing holiday. For both the more extreme sailors who must wear the correct gear in order to be safe, and the laid-back holiday-goers who want to enjoy their holiday while looking their best, we have created a list of the clothing essentials for your next s
03/17/2023

Top 10 Influencers to follow before your next sailing trip

Deciding to go on a sailing holiday might feel overwhelming and you may not know where to begin your search. Luckily, with the rise of social media comes the rise of influencers, and we know just the people to follow to prepare you for your next sailing adventure. Whether you want to learn how to man your own boat, or find the best destination for your next charter, whether you are a beginner, or
03/03/2023

The top 5 marine knots you should know

Many of you may want to learn how to tie knots in the sea. In this article, Samboat illustrates how to make the main marine knots. Mastering these knots is essential for anyone who wants to navigate in the sea. They are mainly used to berth your ship in a port or perform simple operations. If you are sailing without a captain, you must understand the basics of navigation. It is important to ti
01/10/2023

How Much Can I Earn from Renting my Boat?

Have you bought a boat and want to make it profitable? Or are you thinking of buying a new boat and wondering how much you can earn from it? In this simple guide, we present to you an overview of things to consider before buying a boat and renting it. What determines the price of a boat rental? The location of your boat: If your boat is based in a popular tourist area, this can have a direc
09/28/2022

5 essentials to bring on your next boat trip

There are plenty of things you might want to bring on your next boat trip, but it might be difficult for you to choose. In this article, we don’t focus on essential objects that might be important for your life and safety, but rather on nice things you wish you hadn’t forgotten the last time you hopped on a boat! Here is our list of the top 5 things to bring on your next boat trip. 1) Wat
08/02/2022

The Sailor’s Dictionary

Are you a little lost among all the technical terms involved in sailing? It is essential to master all the nautical terminology in order to be well understood on board. Worry not, SamBoat has got you covered, and compiled a list of essential terms you should be aware of. But before you start going through our glossary, we’ve put together some graphics to help you navigate your way around a
08/01/2022

5 essential things you should do to sail sustainably

As a boat rental platform, the oceans are our main playground and that is why SamBoat has chosen to actively participate in the preservation of coral ecosystems. Thanks to our partnership with Coral Guardian, a boat rented through our platform is a restored coral piece! At SamBoat, we believe that it is important to reduce our ecological footprint. Caring about the future generations in terms
07/28/2022

Goodbye paper, SamBoat launches the 1st digital contract on the SamBoat app

Pioneer in its field, SamBoat launches the first dematerialized contract on mobile to rent a boat. No more loose sheets, you can now make the rental contract and the inventory of fixtures directly on your smartphone! Safer, faster and more ecological, it will make your life much easier. To start, download the SamBoat application Download the iOS version (Apple) Download the Android ve
06/30/2022