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Growing Fresh Produce Aboard Your Boat

You will only live approximately three weeks without food consumption. As you are buying food, you will need some time to think about which food items you have to stock up for the future. But stocking up on any food that is just not both appetizing and ... Read >

Getting Your Vessel Ready for a Marine Survey

You've received an offer on your yacht; the purchaser is now setting up the marine survey. The survey is a detailed inspection of your yacht and can be the make or break part of the agreement. Thus preparing for the particular survey must be a high prio... Read >

The Love of Boating

Boating is a lifestyle which hundreds of Americans like. It is enjoyable for folks who like being out on the open waters. Yachting is entertaining but does require specialized training and awareness. There is much more to it than simply grabbing the wh... Read >

Tips on Choosing a Marine Battery for Your Boat

The type of battery most used in the boating community is still the wet-celled lead acid battery.. Using an electrolyte consisting of sulfuric acid, these cells can store large amounts of electrical energy in a relatively small space. The energy is stored... Read >

Understanding Your Trawler's Diesel Fuel

Us trawler and motor yacht owners enjoy the sound of our diesel engines; like sweet music to our ears. The diesel power plants are the core of any vessel. But problems can take place with diesel fuel stored in your trawler's fuel tanks, affecting thos... Read >

Maintaining Your Trawler or Motoryacht the Easy Way

You've been considering quite a long time about locating a good used trawler or motor yacht to sail the intracoastal waterway and perhaps the Islands; it's been your longstanding dream. Only you are new to big boats and think you need to have a better ide... Read >

How to Paint Your Yacht

When purchasing a used trawler or motor yacht, it's very easy to be turned off by the exterior looks of the yacht. Of course, I'm not suggesting that it be ignored. I tell buyers to judge how good the used trawler or motor yachts been kept up by how she p... Read >

How Does a Marine Diesel Engine Work?

You have just purchased that gorgeous used 1985 Labelle sundeck trawler and she is everything you wanted in a boat. The nice sundeck, the owner's quarters and the huge fly bridge are just right. She's also got twin Volvo diesels and a Onan generator too. ... Read >

Painting Your Boat the Inexpensive Way

When buying a pre-owned trawler or motor yacht, it's easy to be disappointed by the exterior looks of the boat. Of course, I'm not suggesting that it be dismissed. I inform buyers to judge how good the used trawler or motor yachts been kept up by how she ... Read >

Varnish Yacht Brightwork Like a Pro - Part 2

In Section 1, we talked about how to prepare for applying some varnish on your teak; let's now begin our work. Step 3- Varnishing, Let's Get Ready Supplies We Will Need Your selection of varnish Solvent· Foam brushes ( I like the ones from Wal... Read >

Varnsih Yacht Brightwork Like a Pro - Part 2

In Section 1, we discussed how to prepare for laying some varnish on your brightwork; let's now get to work. Step 3- Varnishing, Getting Ready Supplies We Will Need Your selection of varnish Mineral spirits· Foam brushes ( I prefer the ones fr... Read >

Choosing a Varnish for Your Boat

Varnishes have been used to protect and maintain teak on boats for many, many years. History bears witness that varnishes used in the 1700s are very analogous to those used nowadays. The applications provide for the rich beauty of the teak to be viewed wh... Read >

Choosing a Varnish for Your Boat's Brightwork

Varnishes have been applied to protect and maintain teak on boats for hundreds of years. History shows that varnishes used in the 1700s are very akin to what is used today. The coatings allow for the attractiveness of the wood to be viewed while offering ... Read >

Cooking With Cedar Aboard Your Boat

Cooking meals on board a boat is a pleasure, and can make for some warm memories.  Cooking meal aboard does not need to be processed meals and finger foods.  Let me show you how to prepare a gourmet fish meal that will impress your dinner guests aboard ... Read >

Cedar Plank Cooking Aboard Your Boat

Cooking meals on board a vessel is a pleasure, and can make for some fond memories.  Cooking on board does not need to be canned tuna and finger foods.  Let me show you how to fix a gourmet seafood meal that will impress your guests aboard your boat.  ... Read >