Navigation lights and deck lights are one thing but you can’t beat a good old fashioned flashlight for easily pinpointing what you want to look at when you’re out on the water at night, as well as helping with mooring and finding your way through a poorly lit boatyard. In short a flashlight is indispensable! There are a whole range of flashlights on the market, but when … [Read more...]
Should I Use a Foam or Wool Pad For Buffing my Boat?
Owning a boat is much a matter of pride as it is a great way to spend time, so it’s no wonder people like to keep their boats looking pristine. In the world of boat detailing, with fibreglass hulls in particular, buffing and polishing is the final piece of the puzzle following any remedial work to deep scratches or dents. If you don’t buff correctly however, your other hard … [Read more...]
The Best Deck Hatches for Your Boat
Whether you’re restoring your boat or building from scratch, it’s important not to overlook and scrimp on the details. Often people take smaller items for granted, but it’s often the small things that can decide whether you sink or swim following your endeavors… quite literally. Perhaps no better example is with deck hatches; more often than not people settle for cheap low … [Read more...]
The Best Boat Anti Theft Devices
Boats are rarely a purchase made with small change, and as such it’s understandable that as a boat owner you’ll want to make all necessary precautions to both deter and prevent thieves from getting their hands on your pride and joy. There are a number of different methods you can employ to protect your boat against theft, from the very low tech (think padlocks, chains and … [Read more...]
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 doesn’t drop too low, whilst at the same time making sure you don’t over … [Read more...]