BROWSE POWERBOATING ARTICLES

Boat Maintenance

November 10, 2024

Maintenance is an important responsibility for a boat owner and skipper of a vessel. Here we discuss hull and stuff onboard maintenance.

Sailor in red gear harnessed on a wet deck battling waves in stormy weather, showing resilience and skill.

Safety Equipment

November 10, 2024

There is a plethora of equipment specially designed for a variety of emergencies at sea. Some are inexpensive, while others are very costly.

Gasoline Fuel

November 9, 2024

Gasoline is a common fuel choice for many recreational powerboats due to its availability, ease of use, and suitability for high-speed performance.

Man in red suit stepping onto a liferaft from a sailboat named Little Wing on calm waters.

Sinking and Capsized Boat

November 9, 2024

A boat sits down in the water until it has displaced the same weight of water as the weight of the boat.

Diesel engine with labeled parts: coolant cap, fuel filter, oil dipstick, water pump, and belt for marine powerboats.

Diesel Engine Operation

November 9, 2024

As noted earlier, diesel engines are sturdy and highly reliable, and operating them today is straightforward.

Boat capacity label: Max 11 people or 1515 lbs. Complies with U.S. Coast Guard standards. Boston Whaler model V-22.

Boat Capacity: Safety and Regulations

November 8, 2024

When it comes to boating, understanding and adhering to the boat's capacity limits is crucial for ensuring safety on the water.

Luxury powerboat cruising with labeled parts: VHF aerial, flybridge, aft deck, fore deck, windlass, trim tabs, and more.

Introduction to Hull Designs for Large Powerboats

November 7, 2024

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.

Aerial view of a luxurious powerboat cruising on open water at sunset, showcasing elegance and performance.

Powerboat Displacement Hulls

November 6, 2024

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.

Powerboat cruising through clear waters near a lush island, with fishing gear visible on deck under a bright sky.

Crew Overboard

November 5, 2024

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

Coast Guard helicopter performing a daring search and rescue operation over open water under clear blue skies.

Personnel Emergencies

November 3, 2024

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.

U.S. nautical chart featuring symbols, terms, and navigational routes for powerboating. 13th edition, April 15, 2019.

Chart Symbols

November 3, 2024

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

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.

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