If you are thinking of taking a load of passengers out on your boat for a very special cruise, then one thing that you might overlook is how much the weight of your vessel will affect the movement and maneuverability of your boat. Whatever boat you have, it will often come with a maximum weight …
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Whether you’ve recently bought your very own boat and want to learn how to correctly anchor it so that you can have the peace of mind that it’s not going to get lost, or you simply want to brush up and make sure that your anchoring skills are the best that they can be. Following …
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Marine gas usually has an octane level of 89 to 90 and is ethanol free, which is more than enough octane to power a boat. Using the right marine fuel in your boat’s engine, whether that be inboard, outboard, or sterndrive makes sure that your boat will perform well all season. If you have any …
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According to US Coast Guard statistics from 2017, 306 persons aboard boats fell into the water that year, resulting in 179 deaths and 126 hospitalizations. When you first get aboard a boat, your initial thought is usually not about the need for contingency systems. Nobody expects someone to go overboard. But the truth is that …
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Fueling is a job you sign up for when you own any vehicle, and filling your boat up with gas at a fuel dock is no exception. However, if you’re new to owning a boat, and you’re wondering what safety precautions you need to take before fueling, you’re in the right place. In this article, …
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It is hard to give a direct answer to this question because there is a lot of variation to consider. These are some of the most popular categories. There are a lot of different weight variations and categories that depend on size, design, and brand of trailer. Depending on what size your boat is, there …
Speed is, at least as far as cigarette boats are concerned, everything. Also known as “go fast” boats, they’re long, sleek, fast, and highly maneuverable and have reached a near-legendary status within the racing and smuggling communities. The history of the cigarette boat is almost as dangerous, alluring, and fascinating as the boats are, and …
While we might not intend to go out in seas rough, and taller than your VHF antenna, we never know when we might end up in those conditions if we venture far enough offshore. There are three basic hull forms, and we need to look into the capabilities and limitations of these three main hull …
When we think about boats, we are usually too enamored with the beauty and glamour of feeling sea-worthy. But, there is one niggling little detail that many of those who take to the waters are trying to fathom. If you drive a car on a regular basis, you might be wondering, ‘why on earth are …
Why Are Boats Right-Hand Drive (Right Hand Steering Wheel) Read More »
What better way to enjoy the day than by taking your boat out onto a still lake, weighing anchor and throwing your line over the side to catch some fish with a few beers in the cooler. Well, if you’re looking to buy a boat, you might have already checked out the price of a …
