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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 […]

What Causes an Outboard Motor to Overheat?

Without a doubt outboard motors are the most ingenious means of propulsion for boats; they’re a fully self contained power plant, they come in a range of different sizes, and they’re convenient to maintain and transport. However in some ways their supreme utility can be a curse as much as it is a blessing. People […]

Are Jet Drive Boats Any Good? What Are The Pros and Cons of Jet Drives?

Off the top of my head there are 3 ways of propelling a boat, either through the use of a conventional propeller, an impeller (or ‘jet drive’), and aircraft style propellers typically found on flat bottomed air boats used in marshlands where below waterline propulsion is impractical. For most of us the choice will come […]

Do I Need Tinted Windows On My Boat?

Tinted windows are a contentious issue among boat owners; some people swear by them for their glare reduction and the enhanced visual appeal they give to their boat, while others see them as at best unnecessary, and at worst a dangerous visibility inhibitor, particularly at night. Tinted windows can indeed be a benefit in every […]

Everything You Need to Know About Taking Your Dog Boating

Personally I’m more of a boat person, but I have a lot of friends who are also dog people, so much so in fact that a question I’ve been asked a number of times is ‘would it be safe if I bought the dog along for an afternoon’s boating’ or words to that effect. It’s […]

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