Boat Crane and Marine Dock Ladders as Safety Tools in Marine Environment A boat crane is used to launch a boat in to the water and raise or lower on the deck of a larger ship. However, improper use of this tool may result in various unwarranted accidents. Nowadays, most crane operators are experienced, in spite of which, accidents can happen. Hence, the first and most important precaution to be taken when the boat is lifted is to watch the...more
You may be considering whether a boat cover is essential or not. Whatever boat you own, small or large, new or old, you will need to protect it. Protecting your boat from the weather as well as from dirt and air pollutants will extend the life of your boat. Boat covers as you may well imagine come in a range of sizes and materials.When it comes to selecting a cover for your boat, you may have several options. Universal boat covers can be easily...more
Powerboats And Saving Fuel With fuel prices higher than they used to be, it's time to look at Powerboats and saving fuel a little closer. A good way to save fuel is torepowerwith diesel enginesif you have gasoline engines, but that is a little drastic. If your engines are tired, you may want to look into that. In the end, it will save you big time. Less maintenance and fuel consumption, plus great reliability is what you get with diesels. Still with diesels enginesor not, we all want to save where we can. It does not matter if you have a small boat or large yacht, gas or diesel,there are ways to hold down fuel usage. On single v8 models, watch how much throttle you give at one time. Those of you with carbureted engines especially have to watch that you don't give too much throttle that opens the 4 barrels. You can hear them when they do open...the boat takes off and you get this deep throaty sound...WWhhhaaaaa.I can hear the fuel being sucked down from here. Slowly, easily move the throttle up...baby it. Enjoy your surroundings instead of leaving it in the dust....oh, I mean spray. Try to get up on plane without opening the 4 barrels or just keep your speed down, that beach...more
Your Boat Or A Boat For Your Retirement This Blog/Article will be on-going, letting you know what you can do for your Retirement I see more and more people moving onboard boats, some on powerboats, some on sailboats, which is their decision on how they want to cruise during their retirement years. You can cruise up and down the ICW...more
Causes of Boating Accidents The state of Florida holds the dubious distinction of having more boating accidents every year than any other state in the union. Thousands of people are injured and many die as a result of injuries sustained in a boating accident in the waters in and around Florida, making boats and other watercraft just as...more
Some call it a land of wonderments, some call it the land of astonishing natural beauty, some call it the Gods Own Country and some call it the evergreen paradise on earth. Well last time I visited Kerala and was amazed with the scintillating charm of its natural attractions which were simply beyond words to describe. And after that I come to realize that if there is Evergreen Paradise on Earth, then it can be no other then Kerala. Kerala is no doubt the most beautiful and magnificent state in India, blessed with astonishing attractions and enchantments. It is immensely blessed by all the expressions of nature, among which the most captivating are its backwater destinations, truly a wonder in itself created by the intertwined lakes, rivers, lagoons and captivating waterfalls. Backwaters of Kerala are the most beautiful attractions, which grabs the attentions of tourists, nature lovers, holiday makers and honeymooners from the entire corner of the globe.On your Kerala backwater tours you have wonderful opportunity to see and explore the beauty of some top backwater destinations that include Kumarakom, Alleppey, Kuttanad, Kollam and Kasargod. These backwater destinations have...more
Kerala Houseboats or Riceboats popularly known as Kettuvallam are country boats used as the mode of transportation for goods and people. It covers several Kerala Backwater towns like Kottayam, Kollam, Alleppey, Kumarakom and Cochin.Kerala Backwater...more
Longboat Key, Florida is located in the counties of Sarasota and Manatee and within a short drive to the lovely town of St. Armands Circle. There are many people that visit Longboat Key on a regular basis in order to enjoy a vacation and to get away...more
If you enjoy going out in your boat then you will need to ensure that you have the correct sailing boat equipment. This will not only ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable trip but will also make your trip easier. If you have the right sailing...more
PartsBoat building in GreeceSide view of the wooden frameBow - the front and generally sharp end of the hull. It is designed to reduce the resistance of the hull cutting through water and should be tall enough to prevent water from easily washing...more
If you enjoy sailing then you will know how important it is to have the correct sailing apparel to ensure that you are safe and warm. Your head should be protected with a great pair of gloves for sailing. There are many different pairs of sailing...more
Get Great Deals On Inflatable Boats For Sale! If you ever wanted to go boating or live close to the water but lack the resources or storage space for a full size boat, then consider inflatable boat. You can get great deals on inflatable boats....more