As a beginner buying radio control boats, it can sometimes prove difficult to know where to begin in finding the right one. Below is a guide to choosing and buying radio control boats that beginner radio control hobbyists should find useful.When it comes to accessories for your radio control boat, you will require at least a 2-channel radio control system. You may opt for the stick type transmitters in which the left up/down lever...more
Training to become a seaman can be an exciting preposition. Working on a boat or ship however requires certain specialist skills, especially if ones plan is to be involved in the actual maneuvering of the vessel. Enrolling in a good college that offers the appropriate sailing courses is therefore the first step towards achieving these skills. Working on a sea vessel is a very technical and hands on experience. This is especially so...more
Boat owners have one major concern all the time; and it is that of boat storage. Study shows that approximately 90 percent of the US population lives within an hour's drive from a water body. With the purpose of a monthly family outing, owning boats is fast becoming a rage in the country.One of the main factors considered when buying a boat is where and how to store it. Boat storage depends on many factors, such as budget, convenience, availability of storage facilities, and type and size of boat.Different Types Of Boat StorageTrailers: Least expensive option, especially for smaller boats. It offers easy access to sail on different water bodies. It also saves on winter fees for storage. Make sure to check the owner's manual of the boat to select the right trailer.Racks: They are also called dry stacks. Large steel racks fitted with trailer-like cradles stand in covered sheds, stacking up to about five boats high and 25 boats across. Special forklifts remove the boat from the shelves and place it in water.Marinas: They are very convenient, especially for large boats. Owners just have to drive up, load the boat, and go. Different states and marinas vary on charges;...more
If you see a hole in the flooring of your boat very little can be more irritating. If you possess a wooden boat, repairs can quickly become costly. If you are lucky enough to own a fiberglass boat, you will be happy to know that it will be moderately easy to repair that hole in the floor on your own at a minimal price. To make the repairs...more
You are the proud owner of a beautiful boat, the pleasure of many summer months on the water savoring every moment, but what of boat insurance? The process of obtaining suitable boat insurance can sometimes be somewhat daunting with the costs that are generally associated with the insurance plans. There is however a more simple way of...more
Boat making is becoming an increasingly popular activity around the world. It is surprisingly simple and practical to make workable boats at home. With good homemade boat plans, it is fairly easy to build your own boat. Many people worry that they have never made a boat before, so it may be something impossible for them. However, the fact is that boat making is a great hobby, and it is not a highly specialized skill that requires special expertise or extensive past experience. The first step in building your own boat is to get access to some homemade boat plans. There are a large number of good sources for such plans available on the Internet. Many of them are available free of charge, while for some of the more professional plans you may have to make a payment. In any case, it is worth it to acquire a good plan because if the plan is sound, the final result will be successful. The best part about a practical boat plan is that it will always avoid the need for any sophisticated or expensive specialty equipment. Such a plan will be exclusively meant for amateurs and not professionals with specialized training and experience in boat building. For a beginner, it may be...more
There are a few important considerations you'll need to think about before embarking on your dream of building your own boat. This will help to make sure that this dream becomes a reality and that your idea to build a boat plans out as...more
Inflatable sport boats are your best option to expensive fiberglass and aluminum sports boats. An inflatable sport boat can in a variety of sizes and designs which make it as an all-around boat – as a dive boat, a fishing boat,...more
Kayaking and canoeing are both water activities using a form of a boat – either a kayak or a canoe. What then are the differences between a kayak and a canoe?Canoe. With regard to shape a canoe is wider and has a flat bottom. It is...more
Inflatable life rafts were developed during WW II for the usage of airplane crews in case of emergency. The incredible number of lives lost in ships and submarines that have sunk and in fighter planes downed before WW II were enough...more
Play boats are those flimsy, colorful and artful small inflatable boats made of soft and unreinforced vinyl or PVC plastics. These inflatable boats are "toys" and are to be used solely for fun and play in supervised areas such as in a...more
Inflatable sport boats have their advantages. Easy on the pocket, easy to store inflatable sport boats are stable enough to serve as diving and fishing platforms. The stability of a sport boat highly depends on its bottom.There...more