Maryland Law Effective July 1,1997 What you need to know about Proper Sewage Disposal Federal regulations regarding vessels with installed toilets have been in erect since 1980 and have been enforceable by the U.S. Coast…
Below the Waterline Inspection
If you get as far as expecting the bottom of a boat, we can assume that the rest of the boat appeals to you. Your surveyor can give you the best advice on the condition…
Choosing a Boat
There are two reasons why boaters buy the wrong boat. The first reason is that they haven’t actually determined what they plan to do with their boat and based their purchase decision on those plans.…
About Fuel
How much do you need? How much fuel you need to carry depends on the design of your boat and the intended use. In a sailing vessel, for instance, a 50 gallon tank of diesel…
Furuno FRS-1000
This unit packs lots of navigation capability in a user-friendly package A chart plot overlaid by radar will likely be the most popular FRS-1000 mode. Combining readings from a vessel’s radar, sonar, chart plotter, GPS…
How to determine the price of a boat
The Price of a Boat There are many ways the price of a boat is established. First you must eliminate data such as found in buyer’s guides. They seldom take real market data into consideration.…
Assessing boat interiors
When inspecting an interior, try not to use a designer’s eye, but rather a mechanic’s eye. In other words, don’t judge other people’s idea of design, simply decide whether the raw interior will work for…
First Appearances
The first impression anyone has of a boat is the exterior cosmetics. There are many reasons for purchasing a boat – one being the beautiful lines. From a distance almost all boats are beautiful. As…
Prepare for the worst
When you start out on a trip, you expect the best. The crew is all cranked for a great cruising experience – you’ve got your menus planned, you’ve laid out a cruise plan, made sure…
Diesel Maintenance
Be Kind to Your Machine!! If you did not receive a manual with your engine, get one. Diesel manuals contain every bit of information you need to know about how to maintain your engines, and…
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