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Introduction to Hull Designs for Large Powerboats

November 7, 2024/by Grant Headifen

In this module, we’ll explore the various hull designs that are commonly used in large powerboats, typically those greater than 26 feet in length.

Powerboat Displacement Hulls

November 6, 2024/by Grant Headifen

A displacement hull is designed to move through the water by pushing it aside, rather than riding on top of it like a planing hull.

Crew Overboard

November 5, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Crew (“Man”) Overboard (MOB) is fortunately relatively rare, but chances are that in your sailing career, it will happen.

Personnel Emergencies

November 3, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Human life is certainly the most precious entity on any vessel. Preparation and knowledge of how to handle medical emergencies can make you a living hero with living friends and relatives.

Chart Symbols

November 3, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Studying a harbor layout does very little good without understanding the symbols and what they signify. It pays to learn the symbols found on nautical charts.

Running Aground

November 2, 2024/by Grant Headifen

If you have run aground, invent a time machine then go back in time and take the NauticEd Coastal Navigation course and the NauticEd Electronic Navigation course.

Jet propulsion engines, while more commonly associated with smaller, high-performance powerboats and personal watercraft, have found applications in larger vessels, including powerboats over 26 feet and even large ships such as ferries.

Electronic Navigation

November 2, 2024/by Grant Headifen

We are well into the 21st century. Chances are that within 30 feet (10 meters) of you right now there are 2-3 GPS-enabled potentially lifesaving devices: your iPhones and iPads, Android phones and tablets, and perhaps even your watch.

Know Your Chart

October 31, 2024/by Grant Headifen

A navigation chart, whether electronic or paper, is your friend. It is the primary source of hazard information. Symbols on the chart can give you the information to plot a safe journey.

Powerboat Mooring Procedures

October 31, 2024/by Grant Headifen

The procedure for tying to a mooring is theoretically very easy. You simply motor up and using a boat hook, grab the float and attach to it to your boat.