SURVEYS AND SEA TRIALS

on July 29, 2020

Surveys and Sea Trials A survey inspection of the boat prior to purchase can either make or break a deal. A professional marine surveyor is an expert who should be well versed in boat construction, as well as safety and manufacturing laws, requirements and practices. Surveys cost an average of $10-$15 per foot, depending upon the size of the boat and region. The boat should be inspected in and out of the water. Although hiring […]

STOPPING YOUR BOAT USING THE ANCHOR

on July 15, 2020

Using A Kedge To Stop The Boat An anchor deployed from the stern is the obvious choice if we have to come alongside under sail with the wind or tide behind us and can’t slow or stop the boat by any other means. Provided the anchor is big enough to dig in easily and the bottom will provide adequate holding, just drop it a couple of boat lengths from the dock, and surge out the […]

DOES STAINLESS STEEL RUST?

on July 12, 2020

Stainless steel can and does rust. Whoever named stainless steel must have been an optimist. Stainless steel certainly can and does rust, though if you know why, you can avoid using it in places where it’s less suitable. Most marine-grade stainless used on production boats is from the 300 series. Type 304 is a good multipurpose steel. The Gateway Arch in St. Louis is clad with 304. Types 316 and 316L have a slightly higher […]

BOATING IN THE CHOP

on July 8, 2020

Choppy Water How you handle choppy water is a skill that you need to develop if you want to enjoy boating. This article covers the basics of boating safely through chop. Many boats handle choppy water different, so know your boat type. Power boats are designed with rough water in mind. Hull designs such as the deep V and even double hulls have made choppy waters less of a problem, but the burden is on […]

REMEMBERING THE REASON WE CELEBRATE THE FOURTH OF JULY

on July 1, 2020

So we don’t lose track of it, here’s a brief overview of why we celebrate the 4th. We have had differences over the years, we are free and able to work out our differences. The Story of the Fourth of July The Declaration of Independence We celebrate American Independence Day on the Fourth of July every year. We think of July 4, 1776, as a day that represents the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the […]