SPRING HAS ARRIVED

on March 20, 2019

The spring equinox (also called the March equinox or vernal equinox) falls on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at 5:58 P.M. EDT. This event marks the astronomical first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. WHAT DOES THE EQUINOX MEAN? The word equinox comes from the Latin words for “equal night”—aequus (equal) and nox (night).  On the equinox, the length of day and night is nearly equal in all parts of the world.  With the equinox, enjoy the increasing sunlight hours, with earlier dawns and later sunsets. WHAT HAPPENS ON THE MARCH EQUINOX? On the […]

MAKING A THRU HULL CONNECTION

on March 13, 2019

TIPS FOR SEACOCKS AND THRU-HULLS Connecting equipment to an existing thru-hull or installing a new one can make anyone nervous. After all, an analysis of  BoatUS Marine Insurance files shows that about 20 percent of boats sinking at the dock are caused by thru-hull issues. But with some common sense and the right materials, you can rest well knowing your boat is secure. First, keep in mind that any hole below the waterline has the […]