The interesting thing to note from this table is that the wind speed has a greater impact than the size of the boat. For instance, if you double the size of a boat, the working load requirement at 15 knots when going from a 20 foot boat to a 40 foot boat is 3.3x (300/90) the working load. However, if you double the wind speed (from 15 knots to 30 knots) for a certain boat size (e.g., 20 foot), the working load requirement is 4.0x (which is...more
During vacation , every family wants to spend their time together recreating and enjoying. And one of the most enjoyable activities is in the water settings. A lot of people are fond of sailing, boating , canoeing ,cruising and the like. But, behind the enjoyment is a danger that might be encountered in the sea or ocean.Actually, any part of hydrosphere is more dangerous compared to land. Generally speaking, when you meet an accident in the...more
Building on nearly 20 years of success with its very popular Ocean electric winch line, Lewmar Ltd. has introduced EVO, a new line of sailboat winches. The British-based marine equipment company, which builds hatches, windlasses, rigging parts and portlights in addition to winches for sailboats, has designed the larger EVO electric winch models to easily convert to electric boat winches in an effort to serve the growing number of sailboat owners who want powered electric winch help in raising sails and trimming sheets.Sailboat Winches Make Sailing Easier, SaferDrum-shaped boat winches provide mechanical advantage for sailors as they pull on the lines that raise and control a boat's sails. Sturdy sailboat winches can allow a small person to handle a very large sail single-handed, and recent improvements in electric winch design -- especially the move to electric winches -- has driven the move toward larger sailboats designed for couples to handle by themselves.A standard, non-self-tailing electric winch requires a second person to "tail," or feed the tail of the line away from the electric winch as it comes off the drum. A self-tailing electric winch tails the line automatically,...more
If you are looking for something a bit different this summer, then why not try a sailing yacht charter to break up your holiday, while adding a touch of luxury to your getaway. Although it's not obvious from the name, a yacht charter is simply a technical way of describing renting a sailboat or motor yacht for your own use. Yachting is popular...more
When you find yourself in Singapore its not all that easy to pick and choose the places you want to visit simply because almost every tourist attraction in Singapore deserves a visit and is unique in its own way. Singaporean cuisine is no different as it is unlike any other in the world. The variety of dishes that you will be able to find at a...more
Are you looking for DIY boat plans? If so, that is great because you are gonna love building your own boat! That is a great idea, something that I enjoy as well. I've always enjoyed working with my hands and constructing things. Building my own boat was a great hobby for me. Families also have a great time working on building their own boat. It is a perfect opportunity to create some fond memories for the family. Building and sailing on a boat that you and your family built together is a great feeling of accomplishment for everyone.Many individuals would like to work on a DIY boat, but don't think they can do it. They may do a couple Internet searches on building their own boat, take a look a couple free, sketchy plans, and then decide there is no way they can build their own boat. The problem is, they're looking at the wrong kind of plans! You're never going to find decent plans online for free. You don't get free boat plans at Lowes or Home Depot, why would you expect to on Google? You may have to spend some cash to obtain quality boat building plans. I wouldn't fret though, they're still pretty cheap, like no more than $50. Some even have their own boat designing software that...more
Are DIY boat plans right for you? If so, that is great because you are gonna love building your own boat! I myself have enjoyed the DIY boat building experience. I've always liked building things and working on DIY projects. I really enjoyed working...more
Do you need DIY boat plans to build a boat with? If so, that is great because you are gonna love building your own boat! I myself have enjoyed the DIY boat building experience. I've always enjoyed working with my hands and constructing things....more
Imagine this scenario: you use a fishing boat that is pretty big and unwieldy. You find it pretty difficult to use this because of its size and specifically when you are going in to the swirly and violent waters, things become pretty difficult. You...more
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Boat hoist are very advantageous in keeping the boat in and out of the water, this hoist helps to lower the boat in the water and you can take it out at your wish out of the water or when the situation of the water is bad, such as a storm is expected...more
Boat lifts have been helpful since people use to travel in old days through ships and boats. Even more time back there were ships made of wood and not metal. Then too the boat lifts were built of wood, but then the quality of the wood was so good and...more