Leviathans of the Deep
Unlike rogue waves, tsunamis, when confronted offshore or on the open ocean, do not present a threat to vessels at…
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Perfect Pitch
Propeller performance is very much dependent on the propeller shaft RPM at which it operates. There is an optimal propeller…
High Flyers
The tunnel hull design is able to maximise the use of aerodynamic lift and can turn this into a performance…
Give me the Gears!
Even though we don’t have a large choice of what gear ratio our lower unit has, knowing how the gear…
Salvage Law and How It Can Affect You
The RYA’s Loretta Spridgeon explains the principles of salvage law and the implications for boaters … Salvage is a voluntary…
This Boating Life – bilge pump management & other jobs!
Bilge diving and sorting out some odd jobs – Alex Whittaker is living the dream … Once again, I am…
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Stepping Out
Fortunately, all the complications involved in designing and building a great stepped-hull boat are the boatbuilder’s to solve, not yours.…
Towing the Line
Remember that any boat/trailer combination over 750kg must have brakes fitted. While carrying out your checks, be sure to ‘feel’…
The Making of RIB Tubes
… The appeal of PVC tubes is straightforward; their price advantage is spectacular. … PU is the uncontested Arnold Schwarzenegger…
Marine Surveyors: How Much are they Worth?
Being a marine surveyor can be a challenging, tough and uncompromising job at times. There is no fixed price for…
Living in the Material World
No one material or construction technique has the upper hand in all departments; it simply depends on what you as…
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