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Engine Compartment Fire

September 13, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Fire in the engine compartment is a real risk. The risk is heightened with gasoline fuel (petrol) because of the flammable nature of the vapors.

Propeller Entanglement

September 13, 2024/by Grant Headifen

If there is a sudden slowing or stopping of the engine while motoring it is possible that you have picked up some floating line, hopefully not from your vessel.

Stern Forces on a Powerboat

September 12, 2024/by Grant Headifen

The rudder used with inboard drives or turning the pivot drives with outboards and stern drives can be a big help because it can change the direction of the thrust force at the stern of the boat.

EPIRBs: An Essential Safety Device for Boaters

September 12, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) are essential safety devices designed to save lives by transmitting a distress signal in emergency situations.

Let’s Get Knotty

September 12, 2024/by Grant Headifen

You have to admit that both sailors and truck drivers are probably the best in the world at tying knots.

Maneuvering Mastery

September 12, 2024/by Grant Headifen

A story (for a reason) from Grant Headifen, Global Director of Education and author of this Maneuvering Under Power Course.

Boat Batteries

September 10, 2024/by Grant Headifen

The source of DC power is usually one or more marine-grade batteries, normally 12 volts each. They are similar to automobile batteries, except sturdier—and of course more expensive.

Current Interaction With Waves

September 9, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Currents are the movement of water from one place to another. They can be large-scale and consistent, like the Gulf…

Moving Your Stern

September 8, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Fighter pilots are familiar with the term VIF-ing. VIF stands for “vectoring in flight.” It means that you can move your plane sideways, up, or down while in flight.

Rode and Scope

September 8, 2024/by Grant Headifen

To hold a sailboat, the anchor must naturally be attached to the vessel. This is accomplished by using “rode,” which is either all chain or a combination of rope (nylon line) and chain.