Boat Cleaning Tips — The Right Equipment Makes the Difference Boating is one of the most pleasurable experiences that you can have on our beautiful lakes, rivers, and oceans. Boats involve a large amount of cleaning and maintenance, though, which can be time consuming and not particularly fun. Some boat owners use more of their time cleaning their boats than they actually spend enjoying them out on the water. While keeping your boat...more
Houseboat in Kerala – Medium to Explore the Kerala Backwaters Kerala a beautiful state located in the south of India is globally famous for its magnificent attractions, tranquility and the balmy climatic conditions. It has in its account the refreshing hill stations which are endowed with the lush green natural beauty, exotic wildlife parks and sanctuaries and magnificent sight seeing spots. Apart from all, the most striking attractions...more
Types of Inflatable Boats! Today there are quite a few different types of inflatable boats available, which are usually made with a range of both modern and traditional materials. From white water rafting to lake fishing, inflatable boats can be used for a wide variety of purposes. As inflatable boats can be easily stored and are very useful, so they are perfect as a secondary form of transport for yachts and ocean going vessels. Usually an inflatable boat is designed to be fitted with an outboard motor. These new inflatable boat can handle motors from 1 horsepower up to 50 horsepower depending on the sports boat's size. In addition, they can also be carried along with other equipment on a camping trip. It can certainly be best option to expensive fibre glass and aluminium sports boats.Hypalon Inflatable Boats: Hypalon is a modern material, which is made from a highly durable synthetic rubber compound called chlorosulfonated polyethylene. The compound in highly resistant to a number of factors that boats are exposed to including oxidising chemicals, extreme temperatures, UV and ozone, abrasion, flex cracking and moisture absorption. Due to great colour stability, Hypalon can...more
New Range of Inflatable Boat Packages Available Now! Nowadays there are various inflatable boat manufacturers available who stock the full range of new inflatable boat packages. You can choose from 3 floor types: the air V-floor, the slated-deck and the aluminium deck, all of which are available in a range of sizes and with various engine...more
Boat shoes are typically leather or canvas shoes having rubber soles. The non skid rubber soles actually add traction. Also popular as topsiders or deck shoes, these shoes are especially designed to be used on a boat. These shoes were invented by Paul Sperry in the year 1935 after he noted down the ability of his dog to move and run smoothly and...more
All about boat transport in the UK Water journeys are always a pleasure one and enjoying the moments in water journeys is a great experience. In that aspect, boats are widely used in water journeys and many of you may be having your own boats and some of you use the boats in the boat clubs for those journeys. Transporting the boat is very easy now and that too transporting in the UK is very easy if you find a good transport company. First let us know what is boat transport? It is the process of shipping of boat to a destination instead of sailing or motoring it and it is an alternative method to traditional passaging to the desired destination. This kind of transportation is cost effective and improves the availability and it is also a safer one.This boat transport is an alternative if you consider destination and cruising is more important than passaging. When you consider the transportation method, it is transported using four methods such as overland transport and transported by using semi submersible ships, deck cargo and container shipment. In overland transport method, the small boats are often transported using private or commercial trailers. As the boat size and...more
Boat shoes have become a vital accessory for men while sailing. These shoes have a functional utility and can prevent you from slipping off on the wet decks. The non slippery rubber soles provide an excellent grip to the wearers. These shoes are...more
The market is flooded with womens boat shoes or deck shoes nowadays. Originally meant for sailors, these shoes were only designed and manufactured for men but with the increasing demand of the shoe and the style becoming a popular one in the...more
Collision Regulations Pertaining to Radar ReflectorsA pleasure craft that is less than 20 metres in length or which is constructed primarily of non-metallic materials shall equip the craft with a passive radar reflector as described in the Collision...more
To prevent drowning, all persons on board should always wear PFD's and/or life jackets. Did you know that if you are involved in a serious boating incident you are 5 1/2 times less likely to drown if you are wearing your PFD or life jacket?Buckle Up!...more
Loading Pleasure Craft for SafetyTo avoid impeding the operation and to decrease the risk of injury and increase the safety of all persons on board, the operator of the craft:Should not overload the craft, in excess of the "Recommended Gross Load...more
Aids to navigation is a system or a "Road Map" of devices on the water and are provided to help the operator to determine his position and course. The Aids to Navigation System also warns the operator of dangers or obstructions in the waterway or can...more