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Koul Tools for Stainless Steel Braided Engine Plumbing
I've worked with stainless-steel-braided hose on enough boats over the years to know that its benefits outweigh its drawbacks. The benefits come in the form of higher bursting strength and longer life. … [Read More...]
Princecraft Nanook DLX WS: Aluminum Fishing Star
The company has been through a lot of names and corporate incarnations over the years, but Princecraft, of Princeville, Quebec, has been building high-quality aluminum boats for almost six decades. That’s … [Read More...]
Boating Weather: Atmospheric Pressure
“Man lives at the bottom of an ocean of air,” reads the opening of the chapter on the atmosphere and its circulation in Knight’s Modern Seamanship. It goes on to say that sailors should be able to … [Read More...]
All About Boat Trailers
When we shop for boats, we look critically at the boat. We scrutinize its condition and whether it will meet our needs. On the other hand we probably don’t pay as much attention to the trailer as we … [Read More...]
Boating Weather: A Bit of Oceanography
I was fortunate to go to sea right after high school on a Woods Hole Oceanographic vessel, the Lulu, sub-tender for the deep submersible Alvin. I was only 18 and a mess-man in the galley at the start. … [Read More...]
How to Fix Light Gelcoat Scratches
Used boats often have scratched gelcoat. If you've been shopping used boats for any length of time, you probably knew that already. The good news is that you can use that as a negotiating tool. On the … [Read More...]