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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 […]

What Causes an Outboard Motor to Overheat?

Without a doubt outboard motors are the most ingenious means of propulsion for boats; they’re a fully self contained power plant, they come in a range of different sizes, and they’re convenient to maintain and transport. However in some ways their supreme utility can be a curse as much as it is a blessing. People […]

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 […]

Can a Regular Refrigerator Be Used on a Boat?

A regular refrigerator may be used on a boat, but there will be a couple of considerations that you will have to keep in mind, such as the power available aboard your boat. Regular refrigerators will require more power and different voltages, so they might turn out to be more of a hassle compared to […]

How to Exercise Whilst Onboard or Around Your Boat

If you’re a sail boat owner you might not give too much thought to staying in shape while at sea – managing a sailboat can be a fairly physically demanding process at times, but if you’re out for days at a time and you like to stay in shape, you might want to supplement your […]

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