Canvas Straps Damage Clear Windows
Every boat with a bimini top or camper enclosure, has straps that hang down as shown in the picture to the left. Their purpose is to hold rolled-up doors and […]
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Boating Tip – Don’t Hold Hands
Over time, most boaters learn the tricks of getting on and off a boat or dock, in and out of a dinghy. Most often it’s by trial and error with
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Stick Your Head in the Bilge
Unlike the ostrich that sticks its head down a hole in the sand to hide from troubles, you need to stick your head down your bilge. Each time you return
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Docking with One Dead Motor
There are three main reasons for buying twins—better maneuverability, better performance for a larger boat, and assurance that you still have power if one engine quits for whatever reason. But,
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Docking With Kids
Young families buying boats today, want to enjoy the boating lifestyle. What better way to spend quality family time together, than on the water in your boat. The whole family
What goes out Should Come Back
Donna sent us a question: “I’ve begun to realize that boating is a “spectator sport”. There’s nothing to do when you’re anchored/moored but to watch how our boaters go about
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Knot – Unknown
Many boaters find that coiling, tying and hanging the bow line on the bow rail is an easy way to store their bow lines while they are out for
Why Stay at the Dock?
The thermometer was yelling 45 degrees Celcius (111 degrees Fahrenheit) this afternoon when I stepped out onto our deck at the house. It was just like walking into an oven!
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Shore Cords – Which End Do You Unplug First?
Boats, both power and sail, that have 110V need Shore Cords to plug into marine power at the dock. Some use one while others need two cords. Shore cords are
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Stacked In the Galley
Galley storage is small to non-existent on most cruisers, mini-cruisers, daycruisers and sailboats. F inding a place for your dishes, glasses, cutlery and cookware is a challenge let alone finding
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Day on Georgian Bay
Georgian Bay was calm with a warm southwest breeze, sunny sky and scattered clouds the morning of July 6, 2013 when we arrived at Meaford Harbour. These were perfect conditions
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Tie Your Bow Line First! ????
Power Boaters have all seen diagrams like this one with instructions to tie the bow line first when docking. Just look at the internet. Safety Associations, Boating Associations, Magazines, Instructors
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