WHAT ELSE DOES THAT HURRICANE MAP TELL US?

on October 28, 2020

WIND STRENGTH AND BAROMETRIC PRESSURE Good hurricane maps also may give other important information, such as forecasted wind strength. Not only is the wind strength number important for the hurricane’s eye wall, it’s also important in the areas around the eye. For instance, if you’re expected to be in the northeast quadrant of the storm’s direction of travel, you can probably expect greater wind strength than if you were to the west of the storm. […]

SAFETY WHILE BOATING IN THE FALL

on October 17, 2020

Just because its Fall and there are less vessels on the water, doesn’t mean you can throw caution to the wind as far as safety is concerned. Here are several tips for avoiding some of the most serious boating mistakes. Mistake 1: Underestimating What It Takes to Operate a Boat All  too often, both experienced and novice boaters can underestimate the level of knowledge, skill and experience required to operate a boat effectively and safely. From […]

MAKING YOUR DECK SAFER

on October 14, 2020

HOW TO INSTALL NONSLIP TAPE WHERE YOU NEED IT Nonslip tape is usually installed over slippery areas such as on hatches, where it provides grip without blocking too much light. You can also install it on the edge of stairs, any sloping surface, and other areas where the danger of slipping is present. Make sure the area to be covered is clean. Use a proprietary cleaner recommended by the manufacturer to clean the clear part […]

NOT ALL VIBES ARE GOOD

on October 7, 2020

Vibrations may be good when listening to music, but vibrations are often indicative of an issue with a component on the boat. This is not a comprehensive guide by any stretch, but it will, hopefully, help you identify the source of any unwanted vibration, starting with the simplest causes. DOES THE ENGINE VIBRATE WHEN IT IS RUNNING WITH TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL? If Yes: Worn engine mounts. Inspect each engine mount in turn. Is one shaking […]