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Do I Need Bow/Stern Thrusters on My Boat?

In the good old days the only way to come alongside a pontoon successfully was to plan your approach carefully, and use a lot of careful steering and throttling back and forth. Only then could you be sure of a smooth and impact free arrival. Whilst this works just fine for vessels under 40’, and […]

The Best Jet Ski Tours in Key Largo

Key Largo is a beautiful place to enjoy a sunny day. If you do not wish to spend the entire day simply lounging on the beach and swimming, you may consider taking it up a notch – or in other words, go jet skiing! That being said, if you’re a beginner you will probably want […]

How Much Should I Pay to Have My Boat Valeted?

Keeping your boat clean is important, partly for pride reasons, and partly to keep the thing, well, ship shape (for lack of a better word.) Whether it’s scraping the barnacles from your dingy or shampooing the carpets on board your superyacht, valet and detailing work shouldn’t be overlooked as part of the upkeep of your […]

Plastics & Metals: Choosing The Right Material For Seacocks and Fittings

Thru-hull fittings might seem like a fairly insignificant part of your boat, but let’s not forget if they’re at fault, then your boat could sink. If this ever happens it’s guaranteed to ruin your day! So choosing high quality fittings is an absolute must if you plan to do any remedial work on your boat; […]

Is the RYA PB2 Course Worth Doing?

You don’t need to be a seasoned skipper to spot a maverick boat operator when you see one. Spend any length of time on the shores of a lake or in a marina on a busy summer’s day and you won’t have to wait long to see someone strike a pontoon or ‘swamp’ the water […]

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