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How to Prepare Your Boat for Fishing ?>

How to Prepare Your Boat for Fishing

Fishing trips can be time-consuming, so getting all the equipment ready takes careful consideration. Consider comfort and safety equipment storage during the drive to reduce distractions during the trip. Deck surfaces can be made more comfortable and trips can be reduced by removing loose items that will be stored under the deck. Safety equipment must be checked with local regulations and driving conditions. Make sure the fuel is filled, the battery is charged, the navigation lights are functional, and the…

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Types of Sailboats ?>

Types of Sailboats

There are 7 distinctive types of Sailboats, which are highlighted below. Sloop: A Sloop has 1 mast and 2 sails. The Sloop ring is the most popular rig for small to medium sailing boats. Catboat: A Catboat has 1 mast and 1 sail.  Since a Catboat only has 1 sail, it’s a perfect choice for sailing with children or if you are shorthanded. Sunfish: A Sunfish has 1 mast lateen sail. This type of boat is popular because it’s portable…

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Maintaining a Teak Boat Deck ?>

Maintaining a Teak Boat Deck

Keeping a boat teak decking clean and maintained can be a difficult task. Still, it is undoubtedly one that should be done regularly, not only to ensure it stays looking great but to ensure that the non-slip properties of a teak deck remains just that, non-slip. Here are our top 2 tips on how to ensure your teak deck remains shipshape.  Don’t scrub the deck Traditionally, sailors were told to ‘scrub the deck’, but this is not true with a…

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How Often Should Boats be Serviced? ?>

How Often Should Boats be Serviced?

New boat owners are likely to be unsure on the frequency of servicing their boat and there really isn’t an easy answer to this question. All boats are different and maintenance can depend on many things such as the age of the boat, how well taken care of it is/has been and how frequently it is used. The best time to have a boat serviced is at the beginning of a season, after it has been put away during the…

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5 Canal Boating Tips for the Novice ?>

5 Canal Boating Tips for the Novice

In the UK one fifth of canal boat hirers are new to canal boating, as you do not need to be an expert of the waterways to hire a narrowboat. If this is something that you have considered, here are a few tips to help your boating trip go a bit smoother. 1. When meeting other boats on the canal, stick to the right. The canal systems work the opposite of how we drive on the roads. 2. It is…

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