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Do I Need to Antifoul my Boat?

What is Antifouling? Anyone who’s ever seen the sorry remains of a car or shopping trolly dredged out of a river or harbour will know it doesn’t take a lot for marine wildlife to quickly move in and make itself at home on man made objects. Exactly the same thing applies to your boat, especially […]

Top 3 Easy Install Boat Air Conditioning Methods

If you’re fortunate enough to own, or consider owning, a cruiser yacht then naturally you’ll want the experience of spending time aboard your vessel to be as comfortable as possible. After all, you might choose to live on your boat for weeks or months at a time, so creature comforts are a must if the […]

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; […]

Do I Need a Fuel/Water Separator on My Boat?

When you’re drilling down to the finer details of building or refitting a boat it’s sometimes difficult to know what you do and don’t need to include. We’re all prone to cutting corners, but sometimes it pays to spend a bit more now to save a lot of expense and heartache further down the line. […]

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 […]

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