As we head into boating season it’s probably a bit late to repaint your boat, especially with the warm weather arriving a little bit earlier this year. That said, it can be a good time to get it repainted during late summer, but you’ll need the right pot of paint for the task at hand. Cleaning your boat is a hard task but it needs doing before you apply any paint. There are many types of products that you can…
Marine travel is set to see a pretty big step forward in technological advancement, with the introduction of unmanned boat travel. This technology, which is able to plot out courses of travel and adjust to the environment as it changes. Similar to car automation in function, this new technology is set to revolutionise much of how the navy, trade, and marine recreation is done. While still not widely available yet, you can expect to buy a system capable of doing…
Back when the Titanic was first made, it attracted widespread attention due to its unbelievable size. Getting to ride on it on its maiden voyage was seen as a status symbol by both the rich and poor alike, and people flocked to the opportunity to ride it first. Of course, the history of its maiden voyage is well known, but its notoriety has only added to the mystique surrounding the Titanic. Good news for those are fond of the story…
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…
There are a number of different motor boat types commonly seen and in use today. They are categorised primarily on how they move forward. Displacement craft, the vast majority of large ships and work boats, travel through rather than over the water. The hull type of this type of craft is slower than planning boats but they have the advantage of having better sea going properties such as stability which is vital for the job they are designed to do….