BROWSE POWERBOATING ARTICLES

August 22, 2024

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.

August 21, 2024

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

August 19, 2024

We discuss catamarans and monohulls with twin drives together because they have similar maneuvering and docking abilities.

August 18, 2024

Batteries are a vessel’s major source of power for many essential functions both when in the slip and while Boating.

August 17, 2024

Maintenance of the boat and associated electrical systems is an important part of being a boat owner and prudent skipper.

August 17, 2024

The deep-V hull is one of the most popular designs for powerboats, especially those used in offshore and high-performance boating.

August 17, 2024

Emergencies at sea extend from simple and almost funny episodes to major challenges that are extremely serious.

August 16, 2024

Inboard engines are a popular choice for larger powerboats, particularly those over 27 feet.

August 15, 2024

Tools commonly used for navigation include...

August 15, 2024

VHF (Very High Frequency) radios are a primary source of radio communications between vessels and shore installations.

August 15, 2024

Weather is a highly complex natural phenomenon. Globally, it is all connected and operates on a multitude of physical laws.

August 15, 2024

CloudsClouds can give a relatively easy and quick look at what might be coming in the future weather

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