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How Engine Hours Affect a Boat’s Value

Buying a used boat is of course a great way to get into the activity without making a massive financial commitment. Whether you’re selling a boat or buying one, it’s worth knowing what will affect the price you can buy/sell it for. By far the most contentious and most widely discussed issue around the subject […]

The Best Deck Hatches for Your Boat

Whether you’re restoring your boat or building from scratch, it’s important not to overlook and scrimp on the details. Often people take smaller items for granted, but it’s often the small things that can decide whether you sink or swim following your endeavors… quite literally. Perhaps no better example is with deck hatches; more often […]

Should I Use Plastic or Aluminum Fuel Tanks on My Boat?

If you’re on the lookout for a new boat or you’re overhauling the fuel system on your current boat it would pay to give some attention to your fuel tanks, and more specifically the material they are constructed from. Aluminum Tanks Pros Aluminum tanks are a much more versatile solution; aluminum fabrication shops are widespread, […]

Why Are My Boat’s Window Frames Flaking?

There’s nothing worse than pulling the tarp of your boat in preparation for the summer only to find that it’s looking a little more tired than the year before, despite your best efforts in the maintenance department. Sometimes this is easily resolved with a quick blast of a pressure washer or even a quick lick […]

The Best Anchorages in The Bay of Biscay

Often unfairly seen as nothing more than a path to the warmer climes of the Mediterranean, the inshore waters of the Bay of Biscay actually have a lot to offer for curious seafarers. There are many great places to stop along this route, but here we’ll check out some key anchorages and marinas along the […]

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