PREVENTING SPILLS

on February 27, 2021

Prevent Fuel Spills Here’s some useful tips to prevent fuel spills with your boat. 1. Make sure that you’re putting fuel into the correct tank. Insurance carriers claim that each year they get hundreds of claims from people pumping fuel into a rod holder or water tank. A easy way to prevent a fuel spill. 2. Fill tanks only to about 95% capacity to allow for expansion and sloshing as the boat moves. 3. Do […]

SUNGLASSES

on February 20, 2021

Protection There are two essential attributes all sunglasses should have from the protective perspective: They should block out 99% or more of the sun’s UV-A (invisible long wavelength) and UV-B (invisible short wavelength) radiation, and they should cut visible light transmission (VLT) intensity by at least 75%. Many manufacturers of quality sunglasses specify how much VLT their lenses block, but not all do. Some may instead rank them by category, from zero (blocks about 20% […]

WHAT TO GET THAT NEW BOAT OWNER

on February 13, 2021

So you know a new boat owner. Owning a new boat is like becoming a new car owner, only better! A boat is the ultimate grown-up toy. It’s all about FUN! So what do you get the new boat owner for the occasion? I recommend a cool-looking, comfortable-wearing, sturdily built pair of boat shoes. A quality pair of boat shoes are one of the most prized possessions in every boat owner’s life. Since the 1930s, […]

CAN I DO MY OWN SURVEY?

on February 6, 2021

No! There’s no substitute for a proper marine survey, but there are some basic DIY inspection techniques. Depending on the type of boat, you may save yourself grief, time, and money by looking at the vessel with a critical eye before calling in a surveyor. The first step? Take off those rose-colored glasses and take a hard look at the boat, which can help you spot potential problems. First Impressions First impressions count for a […]