BROWSE POWERBOATING ARTICLES

Blue rope tied with figure-eight knot on wooden rod, essential powerboating skill for secure docking and safety.

Icicle Hitch

The Icicle Hitch is used to tie a rope to an object, such as a pole, spar, or another rope, particularly when the surface is smooth or slippery.
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Green light patterns for powerboating: flashing (2), flashing, occulting, quick flashing, ISO navigation signals chart.

Lights on ATONS

Lights are installed on some ATONS. The lights are usually alternating on and off on some consistent interval to distinguish one ATON from another.
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Diagram illustrating powerboating thrust forces and maneuvering, showcasing controls and net effect of forward and reverse directions.

Mastering Catamarans

As now learned, Cats can turn inside their own length, they can vector sideways, and using the bulldozer effect you can instantly rotate the Cat to point in any direction, you can do almost anything.
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Vintage log-line and bucket display in a museum exhibit, showcasing historical nautical tools.

Navigation Units

Sailors are forever measuring stuff. This brings us to the subject of navigation units. As we all remember from the good ol’ school days, measurement is the process of comparing something with an established standard.
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NauticEd logo. Perfect for online boating education and certifications.

Powerboat Hull Materials

The hull material of a large powerboat significantly influences its performance, durability, cost, and suitability for specific boating activities.
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NauticEd logo. Perfect for online boating education and certifications.

The Art of Stopping a Boat

Stopping a boat safely and efficiently under power is a crucial skill for any competent boat operator. Different scenarios call for different techniques, and knowing how your boat reacts under each maneuver is essential for safety and control.
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Blue notepad and pencil for jotting down powerboating tips and safety notes. Perfect for enthusiasts and beginners.

Using a Bow Thruster

With your stern to the wind, or on a calm day and the boat is at a standstill next to a buoy, engage the bow thruster for 1 second to starboard.
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Luxury powerboat cruising on open water at sunset with blue underwater lights. Premium yacht experience.

Powerboat Catamarans

The word "catamaran" originates from the Tamil language, which is spoken in southern India and Sri Lanka.
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