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How to Get a Good Deal on a Boat: 8 Top Tips

Unlike cars and other mass produced vehicles boats require a lot of start-up capital to even make it off the the drawing board. Couple this with the fact they only tend to be sold during the summer months and it isn’t really surprising that boats are sold with much higher margins. The only exception would […]

Why Are My Boat’s Window Frames Flaking?

There’s nothing worse than pulling the tarp of your boat in preparation for the summer only to find that it’s looking a little more tired than the year before, despite your best efforts in the maintenance department. Sometimes this is easily resolved with a quick blast of a pressure washer or even a quick lick […]

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; […]

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 […]

Using a Microwave Onboard Your Boat

Having a microwave in your home kitchen is pretty much a given in this day and age, but what about when you’re out on the high seas? There are indeed several options available to you if you want to reap the benefits of microwave cooking onboard your boat. The first thing to determine is whether […]

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