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Do I Need to Fit an Electric Bilge Pump to My Boat?

In all my years as a marine engineer I have, almost as a matter of course, specified that both manual and electric bilge pumps be used in any design that will likely see water enter the bilge from time to time. Sometimes this also extends to the freeboard deck if water can become trapped above […]

Do I Need Bow/Stern Thrusters on My Boat?

In the good old days the only way to come alongside a pontoon successfully was to plan your approach carefully, and use a lot of careful steering and throttling back and forth. Only then could you be sure of a smooth and impact free arrival. Whilst this works just fine for vessels under 40’, and […]

Are Electric Drives Going to Replace Diesel Engines?

In my most recent line of work technological prowess has been a major selling point to lure in our customers, unsurprisingly so given the rate of technological change in the marine industry. Perhaps nowhere has this been more evident than in our adoption of electric propulsion. This got me thinking, high technology among commercial marine […]

Should I Vinyl Wrap My Boat?

Vinyl wrapping is the process of attaching a vinyl film (essentially a giant ‘sticker’) to a boat over the existing paintwork or gel coat. This approach is commonly used with cars, but there is an increasing demand for vinyl wrapping in the boating world as well. Whilst certainly not for everyone there are some really […]

Preventing Your Boat Battery From Draining Over Winter

By far the most common problem with lead acid batteries is losing charge over time. It might not sound like a problem if the battery becomes discharged – after all you just recharge it again right? Unfortunately this isn’t the case, and the key to owning a battery that lasts is making sure its charge […]

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