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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; […]

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 […]

How to Exercise Whilst Onboard or Around Your Boat

If you’re a sail boat owner you might not give too much thought to staying in shape while at sea – managing a sailboat can be a fairly physically demanding process at times, but if you’re out for days at a time and you like to stay in shape, you might want to supplement your […]

Troubleshooting Your Boat’s Propane Refrigerator

Propane fueled refrigerators are certainly less common than electrical refrigerators on boats, but if installed correctly (typically in a gimbal mount to keep them level and the correct venting arrangement for leaking gas) they are a highly effective means of refrigeration, although they aren’t without the potential to suffer faults from time to time… Whilst […]

Using a Microwave Onboard Your Boat

Having a microwave in your home kitchen is pretty much a given in this day and age, but what about when you’re out on the high seas? There are indeed several options available to you if you want to reap the benefits of microwave cooking onboard your boat. The first thing to determine is whether […]

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