Sailing is a fun hobby and a recreational pursuit that can last a lifetime. It can be enjoyed by anyone regardless of age and ability and is something that either gender can take up. It truly is one of those leisure activities that are open to everyone. When you learn to sail it gives you a sense of personal achievement and fulfillment and also opens up a whole new area in your social life that can lead to lifelong friendships. There are many...more
Pilotage involves navigating in restricted waters with the determination of position being relative to geographic and hydrographic features.Celestial navigation means reducing celestial measurements to lines of position using tables, spherical trigonometry, and almanacs. Radio navigation uses radio waves to determine position by either radio direction finding systems or hyperbolic systems.Radar navigation determines the distance...more
As the ultimate do it yourselfer, you may look to boat building designs to find not only that perfect boat but also the one that is within your abilities to build. Even if you are a beginner, you can find plans to assist you in building a boat whether it is a simple design or something a little more complex.Beginners can learn to make a variety of boats such as inboards, houseboats, human powered boats, outboards, power cruisers, sailboats, workboats and even special purpose vessel. Those of you familiar with the designs of Ken Hankinson can even find plans to recreate his famous designs. You can choose to build boats according to material such as aluminum, fiberglass, steel or stitch and glue constructions.Special purpose watercraft include airboats, boats made especially for kids, drift boats, ducks boats, flats boats, fold up boats, glass bottom boats, kayaks, paddleboards, paddlewheel vessels, pedal boats and tugboats. You can even buy trailer plans so that you can build your boat at home then transport it to the water.Even after you have decided the primary type of boat you want, you still have choices to make. For instance, if you choose to build a sail boat, do...more
Building or repairing any kind of wood boat is usually going to require the use of a good supply of epoxy, which can be bought by the gallon, bucket and even by the drum if you are the real ambitious type and your wooden boat project is of a fairly good size. The cost of boat epoxy and epoxy materials tends to get real expensive...more
Have you ever heard the old saying, ‘Prevention is the best cure'? Well this is of particular relevance when caring for and maintaining your wooden boat. A little work here and there can save a lot of time and hassle making costly repairs in the long run. It only takes a minute or two to check your boat before you use it each time,...more
Yes! You absolutely can! There is nothing more rewarding than taking a ride in a boat that you built yourself! Once you have made up your mind to build a boat there is nothing that can stop you. Here are 7 easy steps to help make the boat building process a little bit easier. Before you get started though you will need a good set of boat plans to assist you in your endeavor.1. Choose the Right Piece of Wood - Head to your local home improvement store and pick up some plywood. Plywood is the best choice for a beginner because it is durable, easy to manipulate and naturally water proof. When you're shopping for wood you should choose the wood that has the least amount of knots. See if they have marine grade plywood. It's a better quality of wood for building a boat but it is also slightly more expensive. You should choose standard lumber yard sizes and if you're operating within a specific budget then go with regular plywood for the majority of your project with possibly a few pieces of marine grade plywood for decorating and trimming.2. Choose the Right Tools - You will definitely need a hand saw, as well as a 3/8 drill, a 16ft. steel measuring tape, a three...more
If you or a family member are seriously injured in a boating accident, then it is important for you to understand how maritime law operates. One of the first things you should do if you or a family member is seriously injured in a...more
Are you like so many other hobby enthusiasts who have a burning desire to take on some of the most interesting do it yourself projects? Are you a water lover who dreams about owning a boat you made yourself? If you are and you want to ride around in...more
Sailing knife was considered as a personal knife. It can be used for different kinds of purposes. You have to know that there is no known sailing that is truly perfect. The basic sailing knife composed of two types such as folding and...more
So you know that you are working with a tight budget and so maybe you would rather stick to getting a used sport fishing boat as opposed to a brand new custom sport fishing boat. Well you will definitely be able to save yourself money this way, and...more
When a person considers the purchase of sailboats for sale there are often many charges that they must incorporate into owning their own boat.Outside of the original cost of the sailboats for sale an individual should also include many other costs...more
Panfishing from a pontoon boat can be very relaxing and rewarding for the whole family.Pontoon boat fishing for panfish is fairly simple. All you need is several fishing poles and some basic equipment. Cane poles can be a lot of fun for everyone. We...more