If you are a discerning boat owner that takes an interest in how your boat operates, you probably pay attention to your boat’s steering system. This is especially true when it’s time to replace the boat’s steering system. There are two main types of boat steering systems. The first type is mechanical steering systems divided…
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If you have a fuel-efficient boat, you are naturally benefiting from lower fuel costs. You spend less money to reach the same destination. However, a fuel-efficient engine is not necessarily a cleaner engine. Using less fuel may result in fuel that becomes stagnant and highly contaminated. This can create premature wear and tear on the…
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Mother nature can be brutal to your yacht. The outside elements can do considerable harm to your boat inside and out. This is especially true in coastal climates where saltwater and sea spray can damage a range of materials like nylon, plastic, vinyl, stainless steel, paint, fiberglass or wood. For this reason, it is important…
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Land-based fires are scary, however, at sea, they are downright terrifying. Every year it seems we see dramatic videos or hear of a heart-wrenching disaster involving maritime fire. While not an extremely common occurrence, boat fires do happen and can cause major damage, injury and even death. Factoring in that emergency responders may not be…
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It’s hard not to feel a sense of pride watching others stare at her as she floats by, seeing how they admire her, knowing she belongs to you. Yes, we are talking about one of your greatest treasures … your boat. Owners of expensive sports cars know this feeling too. A car needs regular detailing…
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Imagine you are having the best day. Calm water, blue skies, fun with family and friends and then it comes to a screeching halt. You are forced to endure the maritime equivalent of a walk of shame … getting towed to shore because you ran out of gas. Unless you are completely unobservant, how can…
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You have dreamed about it, given it serious thought, now you’re ready to pull the trigger on the single most important purchase you will ever make … a boat! Slight exaggeration? Maybe … it’s not exactly the most important purchase you will ever make but owning a boat can greatly enhance your life. Boating can…
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You love her, cherish her, take exquisite care of her, but inevitably it happens … the damage is done. A painful breakup with your significant other? No, but equally traumatizing, finding fiberglass damage on your beloved boat. Captains know all too well the gut wrenching feeling that accompanies this dreaded discovery. Fiberglass boat repairs can…
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Those fortunate enough to own a boat typically take great pride in its appearance. Owners will take painstaking detail to ensure their vessel is in top shape. Regular engine tune-ups, the latest technology and gadgets and a shiny and solid hull are just some of the items that boat owners prioritize. However, there is one…
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Some things are just based on good old common sense. Every boat inspection should include a thorough examination of the engine. It is literally what drives the boat. Maybe the engine isn’t running smoothly, it’s vibrating. You have checked all the usual suspects… or have you? The engine is not the only component that could…
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