Training to become a seaman can be an exciting preposition. Working on a boat or ship however requires certain specialist skills, especially if ones plan is to be involved in the actual maneuvering of the vessel. Enrolling in a good college that offers the appropriate sailing courses is therefore the first step towards achieving these skills. Working on a sea vessel is a very technical and hands on experience. This is especially so...more
Boat owners have one major concern all the time; and it is that of boat storage. Study shows that approximately 90 percent of the US population lives within an hour's drive from a water body. With the purpose of a monthly family outing, owning boats is fast becoming a rage in the country.One of the main factors considered when buying a boat is where and how to store it. Boat storage depends on many factors, such as budget,...more
If you see a hole in the flooring of your boat very little can be more irritating. If you possess a wooden boat, repairs can quickly become costly. If you are lucky enough to own a fiberglass boat, you will be happy to know that it will be moderately easy to repair that hole in the floor on your own at a minimal price. To make the repairs yourself, you will require the following items that are available from any local boating supply store:Required tools and Materials:Sandpaper or disk sanderMarkerKnifeBrushWax paperFiberglass repair kitFormica or PlexiglasGel-coatAcetoneInstructions:Step one: find the extent of the damage.Holes in your flooring will usually run past what is visible. Closely examine the hole and the surrounding area to settle on the extent of the damage and get rid of loose material using sandpaper.Step two:with the acetone, remove any wax that may be present on the floor.Step three:with a marker, draw an oval around the broken area and cut it out using a knife or small hand saw then draw another oval that is at least a half inch away from all edges of the cut out hole.Step four:Sand the area with the sandpaper or disk sander up the point of this new oval until it...more
You are the proud owner of a beautiful boat, the pleasure of many summer months on the water savoring every moment, but what of boat insurance? The process of obtaining suitable boat insurance can sometimes be somewhat daunting with the costs that are generally associated with the insurance plans. There is however a more simple way of...more
Boat making is becoming an increasingly popular activity around the world. It is surprisingly simple and practical to make workable boats at home. With good homemade boat plans, it is fairly easy to build your own boat. Many people worry that they have never made a boat before, so it may be something impossible for them. However, the...more
There are a few important considerations you'll need to think about before embarking on your dream of building your own boat. This will help to make sure that this dream becomes a reality and that your idea to build a boat plans out as you wish, with the minimum of hassle and most importantly, a successful outcome. A good set of high quality boat plans is one of these factors. The first thing you'll need to think about is where you are going to get the plans for the build from? It's is extremely important that you have a good set of high quality plans to work from as these provide the basis for everything moving forward. Without them, you will have no kind of instruction to work from and this is likely to cause a lot of problems, especially if you have not taken on a task like this before. It's like trying to get from A to B without a map., when you don't know where you're going! You may get there eventually, but it will have taken a lot longer and been a lot more hassle than if you'd had proper directions in the first place. You may want to go to your local library and search for books on the topic of boat building (and possibly woodworking too for a wider...more
Inflatable sport boats are your best option to expensive fiberglass and aluminum sports boats. An inflatable sport boat can in a variety of sizes and designs which make it as an all-around boat – as a dive boat, a fishing boat,...more
Kayaking and canoeing are both water activities using a form of a boat – either a kayak or a canoe. What then are the differences between a kayak and a canoe?Canoe. With regard to shape a canoe is wider and has a flat bottom. It is...more
Inflatable life rafts were developed during WW II for the usage of airplane crews in case of emergency. The incredible number of lives lost in ships and submarines that have sunk and in fighter planes downed before WW II were enough...more
Play boats are those flimsy, colorful and artful small inflatable boats made of soft and unreinforced vinyl or PVC plastics. These inflatable boats are "toys" and are to be used solely for fun and play in supervised areas such as in a...more
Inflatable sport boats have their advantages. Easy on the pocket, easy to store inflatable sport boats are stable enough to serve as diving and fishing platforms. The stability of a sport boat highly depends on its bottom.There...more
Inflatable river boats are not your run-of-the-mill inflatable boats that are a nudge better than inflatable play boats. Inflatable river boats are specialized editions of inflatable boats for use in shooting the rapids and whitewater...more