19th October 2009
To be able to sail, you must understand the wind. Sounds simple? But by knowing from where, and how strong the wind is blowing, you can react to the conditions around you when you're on the water.Direction - Winds are named from the direction they blow fr...
13th October 2009
Choose the anchor according to the worst conditions you are most likely to anchor in � erring on the side of caution for safety. You can check with the manufacturer's tables for the correct anchor weight.Boats are built for movement and will always resi...
06th October 2009
Launching your boat without damaging its hull is more difficult that you might think. More damage is caused to the hull during its launch than when it's afloat. By following some simple guidelines you can avoid scratches and scrapes which affect the overa...
25th September 2009
Norman Fletcher's first love was racing cars! After building his first car in the back of his model shop in West Bromwich in 1963, he soon received requests to build boats.
Best of British - Nowadays, Fletcher is one of the few mass production boat co...
22nd September 2009
Sealine is one of Europe's largest luxury boat builders, producing over 300 boats a year. The luxury motorboat company offers an extensive range of sports cruisers, flybridge cruisers and motor yachts.
The company - Sealine is one of Europe's largest l...
21st September 2009
PSP Southampton Boat Show
11th ' 20th September 2009.
In association with ITV Meridian, the Southampton Boat Show is aiming to break world records during the UK's biggest sailing event.
120,000 are expected to flock to the Boat Show this year. At ...
17th September 2009
Thanks to craftsmen like Aldo, the concept of design began to evolve. In 1970, a century after the Brienno boat yard was opened, Aldo Cranchi decided to expand his empire and moved to nearby Valtellina � a larger area in which to base his developments....
19th August 2009
Established in 1955, Bayliner are widely recognised as a leader in recreational boating. Part of the Brunswick Corporation and a member of the Brunswick Boat Group, Bayliner has been a boating leader for more than 45 years.Types of Bayliner boats - Baylin...
10th August 2009
There's no better feeling than catching your supper with a hook and line. Here's a quick guide to help you improve your rod skills.
Be prepared - 80% of successful fishing is down to preparation. Do you chose a rod or a hand line? At a basic level, ...
08th August 2009
A little bit of history - Sea Ray is the largest manufacturer of pleasure boats in the world. With factories in Tennessee and Florida, Sea Ray has produced boats ranging from 17 foot power cruisers to 60 foot luxury yachts, for over 45 years.Established i...
04th August 2009
Michel Dufour founded his company to build the Sylpie in 1965, but it was his second design, the Arpege from 1967, that established his reputation as an innovative designer and builder.
Today, the company builds cruiser-racers from 34ft to 45ft and 'pu...
04th August 2009
If you can accept that electric outboards will limit your range and speed, and you want to troll quietly, then it might well be the option for you. If you rely on your engine to stem the tide, you should stick to your petrol engine for a while longer.What...
03rd August 2009
80% of successful fishing is down to preparation. Do you chose a rod or a hand line? At a basic level, you can make do with a hand line but it can be difficult to wind in. Where possible, use a rod. A rod deigned for trolling is best and if you have no ro...
31st July 2009
Regular engine servicing is essential for all boat owners, and winter is the ideal time to prepare your boat for summer 2009.Checking and replacing the primary filter Clean filters are essential to keep water and particles out of your boats engine. Most m...
20th July 2009
A wing engine is used for emergency propulsion and also efficient engine running at low speeds.
One possible issue with twin engine installation in a motor cruiser, is access for servicing. Depending on how deep the V bottomed hull is, it can be diffi...
