Links To Helpful Resources

Manitou Boats has partnered with Discover Boating and BoatSafe.com to develop this interactive 25 question boaters safety quiz. Whether you're an experienced boater or a novice, this quiz will help you sharpen your safety knowledge.

Do a lot of boating? Thinking about doing a lot of boating? If you answered yes to either of these questions there’s a chance you could use a refresher or an initial lesson on knots. Below are some of the more popular nautical knots brought to you in technicolor…well, at least in moderately clear digital video via the wonders of YouTube!

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From the world-famous Jones Beach to the great golfing opportunities at Bethpage State Park, Long Island is gifted with some of the best parks and recreational facilities in the country. Long Island's 20 state parks and historic sites attract nearly 20 million visitors annually.

This site has news, photos, and other information about selected oil spills (and other incidents) where NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R) provided scientific support for the incident response. Scroll down to "Other Recent Incidents" or use the Search function to the left (or at the bottom) if you don't find what you're looking for. Please contact us if you have any questions.

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The Montauk Chamber of Commerce web site contains listings of the businesses in Montauk, as well as an Events calendar and historical information relating to the area.

Take Me Fishing  your one-stop resource for everything fishing and boating. Find quick links to purchase your fishing license or to secure your boat registration. Explore articles and videos on how to fish, how to tie fishing knots and proper catch and release. Search fishing hotspots and places to fish or boat near you, then share your big catches in our community!

The FishAmerica Foundation is the conservation and research foundation of the American Sportfishing Association—keeping our nation’s fish and waters healthy. FishAmerica provides grants to non-profits, conservation minded groups to enhance fish populations, restore fisheries habitat, improve water quality and advance fisheries research to improve sportfishing opportunities and success.

Free Ocean Temps charts

KeepAmericaFishing™ is leading the fight to preserve your right to sustainably fish on our nation’s waterways. As the voice of the American angler, KeepAmericaFishing works to keep our public resources – our oceans, lakes, rivers and streams – open, clean and abundant with fish.

The Office of National Marine Sanctuaries serves as the trustee for a network of 14 marine protected areas encompassing more than 170,000 square miles of marine and Great Lakes waters from Washington state to the Florida Keys, and from Lake Huron to American Samoa. The network includes a system of 13 national marine sanctuaries and the PapahÄ�naumokuÄ�kea Marine National Monument.                  

Montauk's Online Information Directory with up to the minute Marine Forecast & Weather, Doppler Radar, Tide Tables, Sea Surface Temp Charts, Fishing & Boating Reports, plus Maps & Pictures of the area.

looking to buy a boat search for your dream boat and let the Montauk Marine Basin assist you in quest for a sportfish boat that best suits you and your family

The Crews' Source for daily Tournament Coverage, Sportfishing Jobs,
Fishing Reports, Charters and much more.

The International Game Fish Association is a not for profit organization committed to the conservation of game fish and the promotion of responsible, ethical angling practices through science, education, rule making and record keeping.

International Sportfishing Magazine loads of info for the offshore fisherman

The Magazine of Saltwater Fishing your online resource for sportfishing boats and equipment reviews, techniques, fishing vacation info

Highly interactive and most visited saltwater fishing website on the east coast

Obtain Tuna Permits online, check Regulations and check status of Permits

Roffer's Ocean Fishing Forecasting Service, Inc. (ROFFS™) is a scientific consulting company based in Miami and West Melbourne, Florida (U.S.A.) that is involved with fisheries oceanography, environmental science, and satellite remote sensing.

Since 1994, we have provided professional, highly accurate graphically enhanced online ocean surface temperature charts covering the North Eastern US Coast, for both inshore and offshore sporting and commercial fishing needs, adding Florida's great coastal fishing regions this year to our service offering. Oceantemp™ serves both professional charter services and individual anglers who are looking for "the edge" when selecting daily areas to focus their fishing coverage within.

BoatUS- Boat Owners Association of The United States- has been providing savings, service and representation to millions of boat owners nationwide since 1966.

Sea Tow Services International, Inc.—Your Road Service at Sea®—is the international leader in the marine assistance industry. With franchise locations through out the United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, Bahamas, Puerto Rico and Jamaica. Sea Tow's members are backed by 24-hour service regardless of where they travel.

Safe/Sea is a boat towing and marine salvage company based in Rhode Island. We provide boat towing and salvage services to recreational boaters in Rhode Island Sound, Block Island Sound and Narragansett Bay

Frank Mundus "Quint" The pioneer of Montauk Shark Fishing

The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) is the sportfishing industry�s trade association, committed to looking out for the interests of the entire sportfishing community.

The stated purpose of CCA is to advise and educate the public on conservation of marine resources. The objective of CCA is to conserve, promote and enhance the present and future availability of these coastal resources for the benefit and enjoyment of the general public.

As a salt water angler, you probably get as frustrated as we do when the federal government the state legislatures and even the courts impose unreasonable restrictions on your ability to enjoy recreational fishing.

It all started in 1962 when the family purchased a new 41' Hatteras. This by no means our first boat, but it was the beginning of a new era of fiberglass boats. We felt like we were in the big leagues now and being in the cabinet business and knowing woodworking, it didn't take long before the configuration changed to accommodate tackle storage and our style of living. A teak cockpit deck was added along with a tuna door in the transom which we did all the work ourselves. We also installed a Rockaway fighting chair which was extremely strong and exactly what we needed for giant tuna fishing.

Great Magazine full of good features. Florida's Largest Publication

The National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC) was established by the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971. The law requires the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Commandant of the Coast Guard by delegation, to consult with the Council in prescribing Federal regulations, and regarding other major boating safety matters.

Degraded diesel fuel quality is usually noticed when the color and clarity of fuel has shifted from clear & bright to dark and cloudy.

Diesel starts to deteriorate and form solids within 60-90 days after refining. As this change occurs, particulates increase in size & mass. You will notice heavy deposits in filtration equipment, sludge forming in tanks and other fuel system components requiring increased maintenance.

Algae-X Fuel Conditioning will reverse the degradation process and restore & stabilize the overall quality of fuels. The patented fuel conditioners work in conjunction with filters and separators to ensure that your fuel is free of particulates, sediments and water.

Fishing.com is the activity of hunting for fish. It is an ancient and worldwide practice that dates back about 10,000 years with various techniques and traditions and it has been transformed by modern technological developments.Fishing continues to be a favorite pastime in the United States

Launched in 2006 by Southwick Associates, AnglerSurvey.com, ShooterSurvey.com and HunterSurvey.com help the outdoor equipment industry, government fisheries and wildlife officials and conservation organizations track consumer activities and expenditure trends. Results are scientifically analyzed to reflect the attitudes and habits of anglers and hunters across the United States. Personal information and responses will never be shared for any reason.  Only aggregated replies from all respondents are released for fisheries and wildlife conservation and fishing tackle and hunting equipment marketing purposes.

The International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, better known as ICAST, is the world’s largest sportfishing trade show annually hosting 9,500 members of the sportfishing industry representing 70 countries. ICAST is produced by the American Sportfishing Association (ASA), the sportfishing industry’s trade association, which looks out for the interests of the entire sportfishing community.

The Billfish Foundation (TBF) is the only non-profit organization dedicated solely to conserving and enhancing billfish populations around the world.

Really great and T shirts and friends of Montauk Marine. Check out the fishing shirt.