After Sabrina, the MIT-trained boat engineer, had fixed and done the necessary touch-ups on Family Jewels, I got ready to take her (the boat that is) out of the boathouse to the mariner. With one turn of the ignition, Family Jewels’ engine purred into life. To warm her up, I reved a couple of times, …
Boats
There’s nothing like being out on the water. Athletes who rely on that water for competitions know not to take great weather for granted. Ancient Egyptians felt the same way, they started racing on the Nile pretty much as soon as they could build reliable vessels on the river. That infinite love for showing the utmost skill …
Since the first person floated down a river on a log, many types of boats have evolved. Even dugouts made from logs are a hull type. They have round bottoms, as do most canoes. Understanding the pros and cons of each hull type can help when looking for a boat to purchase. Each hull type …
There are many ways you can propel a boat. For example, you can paddle, row, or put sails on one. Or you can use gas, LP gas, diesel, Hybrid drives, or an electric motor. The motor you use can turn a propeller below or above the water, and the type of boat you have can …
Just as cars have handbrakes and footbrake to hold them when needed, boats have anchors to perform the same function. Anchors are let down of the boat to sink into the waters, dig and stop the boat from drifting. There are several types of anchors available out there and they all perform the same type …
Sails, like boat hulls and engines, have evolved. For example, the ships that traveled the oceans a little over a hundred years ago had multiple masts and may have had eight to ten sails. Likewise, as recreational boats have evolved, so too have many sail types used by wind-powered vessels. Many of what was and …
There are six types of boat propulsion systems, including inboard engines, outboard engines, Sterndrive Boat Engines, jet drive, surface drive, and pod drive. They are all useful, but not for the same types of vessels. Seeing a catamaran and a modest fishing boat is enough to tell us they are distinct vessels that operate on …
There are several factors to consider when wanting to know how long to leave a boat stored on the water. Some things to consider are the water’s temperature, salinity, and current. As a general rule, it’s probably not a good idea to leave it for longer than 30 days at one time. In high-fouling waters, …
Spring is here, the sun has begun to poke out, and it’s time to make summer plans. As a long-time boater, I’d say there’s no better way to enjoy your summer than on a pontoon boat. A Pontoon boat is fun to have. It’ll provide many types of recreation and exciting activities like fishing, swimming, …
At a first glimpse, it seemed that the task of measuring the length of a boat would be relatively straightforward. The reality is that there are a variety of ways to measure boats – it all depends on the information needed and the intended use of this measurement. How to Measure a Boat Measuring The Length …