There are six types of Personal watercraft (PWC), that fall under brands from Jet skis to Sea-Doo. They all come under one of two subcategories: Sit-down and Stand-up watercraft. They are: Rec-Lite Sport Class/Freestyle Sit-Down Sport Fishing Performance Recreation Touring/Luxury All these, as the names suggest, serve similar and distinct purposes, from fun or relaxation …
Boats
I have worked as a professional writer for the last ten years, but before then I served for six years as a naval officer. Life at sea is difficult, dangerous, and challenging. All mariners, no matter the type of vessel that operate or service they work in, live a life that is different from that …
I had never gone boating until a friend of mine asked me on to his yacht recently. I suspected I would enjoy the experience, and indeed I did. Being out in the open sea with nothing but sun, sky, and a warm breeze was very pleasant and re-invigorating. While I enjoyed the air, I found …
Once, Sabrina, the MIT-trained boat engineer, had replaced the Family Jewels’ boat battery and steering system, and given the vessel a thorough and satisfactory service, I finally was able to take it into open waters and do a spot of fishing. It was while out on one such occasion, that, to my surprise, I found …
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, …
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 …