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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 […]

Everything You Need to Know About Sailing With or Without an Engine

Whether you’re a seasoned motor yacht skipper or are looking to make the jump from diesel to wind power, you might be wondering what type, if any, engine you’ll need to compliment your sails when the force of mother nature isn’t up to the job. In short it is prudent to have an engine fitted […]

Why Don’t Boats Have Seat Belts?

Personally I’m more of a cruising fan than a speed freak, whenever I’ve been passenger on a speed boat up on plane, I’ve always been slightly nervous throughout the whole experience. It’s not that I haven’t trusted the person at the helm, but just that flying along at 40 knots feels a whole lot faster […]

Should I buy a Composite, Wooden, or Aluminum boat?

Alongside ‘what size engine do I need, how many feet should my boat be, and what hull form is best?’, ‘what material should my boat be constructed from?’ or words to that effect is one of the most commonly asked questions among prospective boat owners. It’s a great question, and as you might expect, not […]

The 10 Best One Pot Meals to Cook When Boating

When you are boating, you might be tempted to keep eating at restaurants and getting your meals whilst ashore. However, now and again, a home-cooked dinner might seem like the best way to keep your family or group together during an aquatic vacation, and really what could be better than alfresco dining aboard your own […]

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