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Jet Propulsion Boat Systems

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.
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Electronic Navigation

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.
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Powerboating degree scale with 10' and 33 degree and 32 degree markers for optimal navigation and safety analysis.

Know Your Chart

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.
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Catamaran crew anchoring in sunny waters, ensuring stable mooring. Perfect day for a powerboating adventure!

Powerboat Mooring Procedures

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.
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Powerboat navigating rough seas against rocky cliffs, showcasing thrilling marine adventure and wave-crashing action.

Operating in Waves

Heading Into Waves (Bow-on or Head Seas) Reduce Speed: Slow down to minimize the impact of hitting waves head-on.
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Diagram of a right-handed boat propeller in reverse, showing blade directions for up and down sweeping.

Prop Walk – The Wash Lift Effect

There are two combined reasons that work in unison to create Propwalk. And they are not what you might think. The two effects are the p-factor and the wash-lift factor.
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NauticEd Expands into Powerboat Training with Launch of New Course Series

Discover NauticEd's new Powerboat Courses, offering comprehensive training and certification for beginners and experienced boaters. Learn navigation, docking, safety, and more with globally recognized certifications, including a FREE Navigation Rules Course. Enroll today and gain the skills to charter powerboats confidently!
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GPS navigation display showing coastal map and marine tracking radar for powerboating.

AIS

The Automatic Identification System (AIS) is an automated tracking system used on ships and by Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) for identifying, locating, and tracking vessels.
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Blue first aid kit bag essential for powerboating safety; compact design with easy-access, ideal for emergencies at sea.

Safety Briefing

For an emergency to take place, an event must have happened. Many of these events can be avoided through proper seamanship and knowledge as well as proper checks and crew briefing for each outing.
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Inverters

Inverters are devices used to convert 12-volt DC battery electricity to AC 110-volt or 220-volt electricity. Special electronics in the device take constant level current and turn it into an alternating sine wave-shaped current.
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Momentum

When it comes to collisions, while we are taught to believe speed is the sworn enemy of docks and other boats, actually it is momentum rather than speed that the docks should be shivering in the pilings.
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