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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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Do I Need to Fit an Electric Bilge Pump to My Boat?

In all my years as a marine engineer I have, almost as a matter of course, specified that both manual and electric bilge pumps be used in any design that will likely see water enter the bilge from time to time. Sometimes this also extends to the freeboard deck if water can become trapped above […]

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 […]

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