When you’re renting a boat for the first time there are a few things you’ll need to know. Firstly how to drive the boat, moor correctly and use locks, but for this you may need to undertake a quick training programme. A one-day course can guide you through each of these aspects, but you also need to know what boat to choose. There are many different types, from narrow boats to cruisers to small riverboats. If you want a boat…
Most boating enthusiasts can remember the first time they moored, and that’s because it’s extremely difficult. Mooring takes practice and usually the help of another person, so when you’ve just purchased a new boat be sure to practice in it first, otherwise you could damage your boat if the conditions aren’t in your flavour on a day out. There’s an art to mooring, it isn’t like driving a car. You have to recognise the conditions of the water and feel…
Motor boats have a wide range of engines to provide the necessary means for propulsion. The most commonly used fuel is diesel due to its inherent safety and good volume to energy conversion power. Its ability to be stored safely in relatively large volumes extends the range that boats using this fuel can go. Petrol is also widely used particularly for outboard motors with relatively short ranges in comparison to diesel engines. The safety of petrol on board a boat…
As the summer is quite exciting to experience, everyone wants to go on a boat trip to get the most out of this season. These kinds of trips are an easy and effective means of spending summer seasons. All you need to do is to pack your bags and get ready to float around on a yacht or craft for several weeks. In this season, you can also take the pleasure of swimming, fishing and sunshine to experience the best…
Whenever you face boat accident, make sure you are ready with all of your insurance papers. Recheck if your insurance is valid according to its validity date. Do not cheat Never try to cheat the agent as it may send you in the jail. Many people try to intensify the clues for showing the maximum damage caused by the accident. But, they do not know that company sends the expert team to prepare the claim file for its customer. If…