Length (in Feet)
    Year
    Dock125

    November 14, 2009

    Docking and Undocking

    Getting the boat away from the dock can sometimes be challenging if the wind and current are contrary and other boats are nearby. With inboard and inboard/outboard engines, the bilge blower must be turned on for a minimum of four minutes to clear away any explosive fumes that may have collected. The size of the engine does not determine how long you need to turn on the blower to clear the bilge of potentially dangerous fumes but rather the volume of the bilge. The more volume the more time is required.

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    Anchor125

    November 14, 2009

    The Art of Anchoring

    Why anchor? Well let’s start with the simple fact that unless a boat is secured, it will drift away due to the actions of wind, wave action, tide and/or currents. If a boat cannot be attached to something secure such as a dock, piling, mooring buoy, tree, or rock, it must be anchored. There is much more to anchoring than simply tossing the anchor over the side.

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    Eyes125

    November 14, 2009

    Eye Protection for Boaters

    It happens every year.  The minute the thermometer reaches over 10 or 12 degrees you see them.  Canadians emerge from winter hibernation.  Yes!  Finally the warm sun is back again!  Venturing out, we usually think of the sunscreen with the best SPF money can buy, and perhaps a hat … as long as it doesn’t cramp our style, and sunglasses … again something stylish.  But little thought goes into why these are necessary.

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    Fire125

    November 14, 2009

    Fire Systems

    Engine room fires are mercifully rare, but every so often, one does occur. The engine room is the most likely place on your boat for a fire to get started and if the fire breaks out while you are out on the water, the lives of everyone on board are at risk.

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