Caulking seals the seams between the planks of wooden vessels. Introducing cotton caulking into the seams of wooden boats requires several tools, including a short-handled wooden mallet and a set of…
Boston Whaler models include the Super Sport, Montauk, Dauntless, Outrage and Conquest. They range in size from small motorboats to larger cabin boats. Federal law requires that all boats manufactured…
Trailers can slowly become the largest heap of metal glittering in the sun, usually in someone's driveway, if they aren't taken care of. Mostly it's the sum of a bunch of small things that prohibit…
Every boater knows that there is a place for everything, and everything should be in its place. The problem occurs when there aren't enough places for everything. So if you have some spare deck space,…
The purpose of a boat is to allow you to travel over water. To each his or her own, but most people want their feet to stay dry while they are in the boat. Nothing can be more frustrating than a hole…
The state of Florida is one of a popular destination for vacationers from all over the world. From nature walks and fishing to a myriad of beaches perfect for tanning, there is never a lack of things…
You can use solar power on a boat in many ways. It can be used to not only save you money, but to save space as well. Solar energy can be stored and used to power many things on your boat, easing your…
Canal boats are long, narrow boats that navigate the slim canals and rivers of Europe and America. The boats are sluggish and awkward for new drivers but a little bit of caution and some a few…
Restoring a classic wooden power boat is a labor of love. The classic, sleek form of an old wooden power boat is irresistible. Restoring the power boat's wooden body and old engine is expensive, but…
If you want to fetch the best price for your boat trailer, you must know how to prep it for resale, and then find your targeted market. Here are some tips to do just that.
An air boat is a water-borne vessel that glides across swamps and other shallow water under the power of a large air propeller. It is used to navigate swamps and marches where reeds and thick grass…
An air boat is not only the most effective way of getting around swamps or marshlands but sometimes it is the only way. Since the reeds and grasses of swampland tangle in the propellers of boats and…
Renting a boat is great for people who want the pleasure of boating without the hassles of getting it to the lake or ocean. Renting a boat also gives inexperienced boaters a way to try out boating and…
The Atlantic is a big, temperamental ocean where waves can roll higher than 40 feet and winds blow strong enough to tear down a small building. Still, there's a charm to crossing the Atlantic in a…
Water invigorates the vital life energy called ch'i. Feng shui advisers recommend water features in homes such as aquariums, ponds or fountains to create ch'i. Just by being on a boat, you are one…
Before you take your boat to a lake or river you must properly attach the trailer to the hitch. Connect it the wrong way and the trailer can slip off and cause serious damage. Follow these steps to…
If you're new to sailing, you'll soon realize that there is a lot to learn about this exciting yet challenging type of boating. One thing you'll have to learn is how to raise the mast on your…