Cars & Boats

Supercars and hyper cars are very commonly known, but what is a muscle car? A muscle car is a car that is built in America that has a large engine and rear wheel drive. Most are in a coupe layout, but some are sedans. Muscle cars usually have a large V8 engine under the hood with lots of power. Some muscle cars can push over 700 horsepower. An example of this is the Ford Shelby GT500. It’s 5.2 V...

In 1953, the most popular American sports car was born. The Chevrolet Corvette was the start of a new era. No one had ever seen a car built like the Corvette. It was an extremely futuristic design. The trouble was the engine. A 3.8 liter 6 cylinder engine with 150 horsepower. This made the Corvette very slow, as it was already a heavy car. The car was refreshed throughout the years,and received several ...

Boating may sound easy and not hard to learn, but it is not as simple as most people think. Boating takes experience and attention as well as knowledge. Boating can be much easier to learn if you take these precautions. One of the most important things to keep in mind when you are boating is to make sure your boat is seaworthy. When you are looking at buying a new or used boat, inspect the hull to...

Boating may sound hard and something that takes years of experience to do, but it’s actually very easy to do. The number one rule to boating is to always have a plan. While boating on a lake may not require this, never ever go out into the ocean without a plan.  The ocean at times can be among the most dangerous places to be in a storm. Waves in the sea can reach more than 20 feet high. Wave...

Personal watercraft are a fun way to get out on the water. They provide hours of fun, without being expensive or complicated. Knowing how to ride one is key. A jet ski is called a jet ski because it is propelled through the water by a jet. An intake grate sucks in water, so the water can be shot out. A small propeller inside the jet called an impeller helps the water shoot out at a high pressure, m...

        How to properly maintain a car A car is a very important tool to help make travel easier. Many people, however, do not know how to care for their car properly. If a person does not know how to take care of their car properly, the car will not last as long as it could have if it was in good condition. These tips will help keep a car in perfect condition     A very important ...

Buying a car is very important, but how do you know if you’re buying a reliable car that is used? With these tips, you’ll know if you’re buying a reliable used car. It’s important that you go to a dealership that gets good reviews. This will make sure that they are trying to give you the best service possible. Once you know what car you want, inspect it. Look at the interior and exterior of...

The Chevrolet Camaro is an American icon, but how did it all start. It was 1966 and people didn’t want to drive the same boring and ugly cars. Cars had low performance in the 60s, and cars that did have good performance were very expensive. What if there was a car that was better than the Ford Mustang, but still was affordable. A year later, the Camaro was born and instantly became an icon. The f...

Driving an atv is very fun, but can be very dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing. When driving an atv, it’s always important to wear a helmet. If you fall, the helmet will protect your head and keep you from getting significant head injuries. An atv is much more likely to tip over than a car because it is narrower and has stickier tires. Know your limits when you drive one. Never go be...

Changing a tire is a very important thing that everyone should know how to do. If you have a flat tire, find a safe place to pull off the road and put your hazard lights on. Stop and put the parking brake on. Then, put wheel wedges or something sturdy behind your good tire as a precaution to keep the vehicle from rolling away. Next, if you have a hub cap or wheel cover, take it off. Use the flat end o...

Driving defensively is a very important strategy that will help keep you safe and a good driver. It’s always important to know what to do in an accident. While there may not be much you can do, be ready. Watch out for other cars. It’s also important to be alert. Know your skills and abilities. Make sure that you are comfortable with doing this.

Buying a sports car is a fun way to learn how to drive and get out on the road. Buying a performance requires using good judgement. Buy a car that fits your skill set. If you are new to sports cars, don’t buy a Ferrari or a Lamborghini. These cars have powerful engines and require skill to drive. Not to mention they cost upwards of 200,000 dollars. Buy something affordable and easier to drive, like a Maz...

The Camaro and Mustang were two fierce competitors in the muscle car lineup. Dodge needed a car that would get them into this horsepower war. The answer was the Challenger. The first generation was hugely popular, having a wide variety of engine and exterior selections. The 426 hemi was the most powerful engine and was a racing favorite. Sadly, the 1974 gas crisis hit and the Challenger was disconti...

  A supercar is an exclusive, low production car that has good handling and goes fast. The reason a supercar is so fast is of course the engine. An example of an excellent supercar is the Lamborghini Huracan. It has a V10 engine with 602 horsepower and a mid engine layout for better weight distribution. This can propel the car to 60 miles per hour in under 3 seconds. The Huracan can also reach 20...