There are plenty of online stores that sell inflatable boats nowadays. You have a wide array of choices that sometimes choosing the best one for you is quite a task. In some cases, it is better to source for a used inflatable boat.How do you choose a used boat? Here is a checklist of the things that you need to inspect when buying a used boat: overall appearance; fabric condition; tube seams; hard-bottom-to-tube seams; bottom...more
If you are looking for a set of boat building plans there are a few important things to consider before purchasing.Designers ExperienceThere's a lot of detail and information involved in designing a boat. Make sure the boat plans you purchase have been designed by an experienced designer. Do some research online to find out what the designers background is and find some testimonials of what other people are saying about...more
When it comes to trout fishing in small lakes, rivers and streams you can't beat the versatility of inflatable pontoon boats. When you compare them to wading pontoon boats allow you to cover a lot larger area in order to find where the fish are hiding.Pontoon boats are lightweight and easy to transport, but provide greater stability and are higher off the water than a canoe.A pontoon is located on each side of the boat connected together by a frame that contains the anglers seats.The boat is paddled in a manner similar to a canoe.Canoes are narrow and very easy to capsize while the much wider inflatable pontoon boat is extremely stable but easily manoeuvred around.The majority of pontoon boats have an inflatable bladder but there are some models with solid bladder pontoons.The pontoons have a V-shape that makes the boat easy to manoeuvre through weeds and around deadfalls or tree branches that might be hanging over the water.Inflatable pontoon fishing boats are also rather spacious when compared to a canoe, while much lighter and less cumbersome than a rowboat. The extra room comes in handy especially if there is more than one angler on the boat.One advantage of these fishing boats...more
Paris is possibly the only city in the world which has been called by great many names. Everybody has a different way of describing the city. Some refer to it as the fashion capital of Europe; some call it the most romantic city of the world. But universally agreed Paris, is known to be city of the old and the new. A city where history and...more
I thought it would be of interest to write this article about the history of the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race as It's one of the most famous boat races in the world and is one of England's greatest sporting Icon competition's.The event generally known as "The Boat Race" is a rowing race in England between the Oxford University Boat...more
Antifoulant Paints - How They WorkAntifouling paint keeps marine growth such as barnacles, mussels and sometimes oysters, and plant growth from attaching to your sailboat, trawler or motor yacht. Most antifouling paints use the dispersion of metals within the paint to halt these foul critters from bonding. Copper (cuprous oxide) and tributyl tin are 2 metals that have proven to be successful as biocides, but tin, banned worldwide on ship hulls in 2009, was so poisonous that it eradicated whole marine ecosystems. Copper compounds are now universally acknowledged, but the price of the copper raw material has risen considerably. In addition, high copper concentrations have dissolved in the water in several places in the USA setting limitations on the practical application of copper-based paints.Paint manufacturers continue to develop a number of new antifouling technologies that tackle these and other problems. New Paint ProductsComposite Copper: Substitutes the traditional cuprous oxide with silica, lowering the copper content by up to 40%. The consequence is a copper based biocide that gives superior protection for your boat, with a base that is made from elements found in the...more
When you think of shipping vehicles, you probably think of cars. We've all seen the big transport trailers loaded up with cars, but what about boat transportation or motorcycle shipping? These are a couple of things that people frequently need to...more
Now, if you have read any of my other articles on boat building designs, you will have seen that I rate high quality boat plans at the top of the list for the amateur boat builder. However, today you'll be shocked to see me going off...more
Repo auctions are great places to find cheap boats for sale. It is a matter of luck to find a good quality boat in repo auctions. But it is possible only if you know the right places to look. The newspapers are full of auction dates and are very good...more
What are repossessed boats? These boats are the ones that are often bank seized and liquidated by lenders and are auctioned at really low prices! If you are thinking that these repo boats might be old, ill-maintained ones, then no, these auction...more
For some the thought of Texas conjures up images of barren landscapes and open spaces. However, you may be surprised to know that the Lone Star State has plenty of options for water lovers. Austin, Texas, is home to three popular lakes,...more
Many people use boats or caravans for their holidays or for their lifestyle once they have retired. They may keep the caravan in the back shed and hitch it up whenever they feel the urge for some holiday fun. Or maybe they have a boat...more