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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; […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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