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 be down south, closer to the equator where it’s pretty warm all year … [Read more...]
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 or not you’ll actually be able to run the thing from your existing electrical … [Read more...]
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. One such ‘detail’ is whether there is a need to include a fuel/water separator in … [Read more...]
The Best Kettles For Boating
Life at sea isn’t all about the relentless pursuit of adventure, sometimes it’s about relaxing, and kicking back with a nice hot cup of tea or coffee as you gently bob up and down on the waves. The question is therefore, what it the best means of getting the hot water to make said tea or coffee in the first place?! Well assuming you’ve got a stove in your galley you can … [Read more...]
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 great reasons to choose a vinyl wrap as the finish to … [Read more...]