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Spring Commissioning For Your Boat

Spring Commissioning For Your Boat

09 February 2012

The days are short and grey and the temperature around freezing. Spring seems a long way away and boating even further off. But you can use this time wisely and then you won't be caught napping when the finer weather and longer days call out to you to launch your boat. If you did winterise your boat, you will have saved yourself a lot of time ...

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Top fishing boat tips

Top fishing boat tips

10 October 2010

You might not be able to control the success of your fishing trip, as far as the number of fish caught, but you can certainly improve the performance of your boat. By properly maintaining your fishing boat, you’re preventing problems from happening in the future, saving you money, and stress. Here is our guide to maintaining your f...

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A guide to boat covers

A guide to boat covers

18 February 2010

A guide to boat covers Your boat is not a cheap investment, so you want to protect it and get as many boating years as possible from it. Boat covers are an essential, and economical, buy that all boaters should consider. Protecting your boat with a cover, whether you are mooring, storing or dry-docking, will extend the life of your boat. B...

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Winter care for your boat

Winter care for your boat

21 December 2009

Winter care for your boat If you’re not planning on sailing over the winter months, take some time to put your boat to bed until the warmer weather returns. You can't expect to pack your boat away for months of harsh weather without problems. By spending an hour bedding it down properly, you can be sure that next season it will...

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Types of boat

Types of boat

21 December 2009

Wooden Boats For thousands of years there was nothing but wooden boats – no other choice.Then in the 1960s they almost became an endangered species.What nearly killed off the wooden boat, in favour of the fibreglass boat, was not the material or the boats it produced, but the expense of building and maintenance.Building wooden boats is l...

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How to paint your boat

How to paint your boat

18 December 2009

Let’s start with the basics Painting on top of badly prepared surfaces is a waste of time and money Always use the right material for the job, using cheap alternatives will cost more in the long term Always apply the number of coats specified by the manufacturer Only use products specified for underwater...

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Sailing Tips: Launching a dinghy

Sailing Tips: Launching a dinghy

24 September 2009

Launching your boat without damaging its hull is more difficult that you might think. More damage is caused to the hull during its launch than when it’s afloat. By following some simple guidelines you can avoid scratches and scrapes which affect the overall look of your boat and will slow its performance. It could even lead to more seriou...

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Small outboard engines

Small outboard engines

03 July 2009

Since 2006, the traditional, simple, lightweight two-stroke petrol outboard has been outlawed by European Union for environmental reasons – they no longer meet emission regulations. This is due to fuel residue, including a small amount of oil, being jettisoned along with the exhaust gases. So, if you’re looking to replace your two-s...

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Servicing your fuel system

Servicing your fuel system

03 July 2009

Regular engine servicing is essential for all boat owners, and winter is the ideal time to prepare your boat for summer 2009. Checking and replacing the primary filter Clean filters are essential to keep water and particles out of your boats engine. Most marine engines have two filters, the primary filter in the fuel lines between the tank...

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Fitting a wing engine

Fitting a wing engine

20 June 2009

A wing engine is used for emergency propulsion and also efficient engine running at low speeds. One possible issue with twin engine installation in a motor cruiser, is access for servicing. Depending on how deep the V bottomed hull is, it can be difficult to get to the outboard sides of the engines. When an engine needs upgrading, rather th...

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