Archive for June, 2010

Considerations When Choosing Dock Edges

June 24, 2010

Boaters are met by a wide array of options when shopping for products that will protect their boats from hard dock edges. While fenders are used to protect the boat, others prefer additional protection of dock edging that is permanently kept in position to reduce any wear from rubbing against docks. These items include Taylor [...]

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Installing a New Custom Boat Lift Canopy

June 24, 2010

Boat lift canopies are used to protect boats from natural destructive forces such as the wind, rain and the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Many captains with a wide variety of boat shapes and sizes wish to extend the life of their vessel by using the product; custom-made canopies are available to meet the needs of each [...]

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Choosing a Boat Heater

June 24, 2010

When taking a boat out for longer trips at night or during the brisk months of early spring and late autumn, many captains opt to turn on the boat heater to keep their vessel’s cabin, and its passengers, warm. Heaters manufactured by Dickinson Marine can run on diesel fuel, propane, electricity or solid fuel. Dickinson [...]

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Features and Functions of an Electric Marine Toilet

June 24, 2010

Marine toilets are necessary for any captain who spends long hours on recreational boating, fishing or navigating the seas. Boaters have the option to choose either an electric or manual toilet. But even once this decision is made, a host of other features are available to customize the product ensure that it meets each boater’s [...]

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Control Cables for OMC, Johnson / Evinrude and Mercury Outboards

June 24, 2010

When replacing a cable steering system, you can typically find the cable part number and length roughly two feet from the helm connection, imprinted into the cable’s jacket. A variety of control cables are available that meet the specifications of your vessel and engine system. Teleflex’s direct replacement marine-grade, corrosion-resistant cables model CC179 can replace [...]

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Choosing a Boat Stove

June 24, 2010

Boaters who are purchasing a marine stove can narrow down their options by deciding what type of fuel they would like to use. The most common boat stoves operate on; propane, diesel, electric or alcohol. Captains should first consider their size of their boat and their access to a fuel or power source before making their [...]

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How to Measure your Custom Boat Lift Canopy

June 14, 2010

Many boaters select a boat lift canopy to shelter their vessel from the harmful effects of the sun’s UV rays as well as inclement weather. The protection offered by these products can add years of life to any boat. Replacement boat lift canopies manufactured by CoverTuff can be built for any specific make or model. [...]

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What to Consider when Buying a Replacement Marine Starter

June 14, 2010

Marine starters are similar to those used on automobiles, but are designed to be electrically sealed and more resistant against corrosion and explosions. API marine starters for gasoline marine engines protect against internal motor sparking that may be produced when starting a boat’s engine. API marine starters are built with an internal shield to contain [...]

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Marine Electric Pump Usages Aboard a Boat

June 14, 2010

Marine pumps that are powered by a boat’s electrical system are available in impeller, diaphragm and vane models. Various styles of pumps are available for moving nearly any liquid aboard a vessel. Many boaters choose to use an electric bilge pump to remove the water that accumulates in the bilge because of rain, rough seas [...]

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What does NFB Boat Steering Mean? – No Feedback Steering

June 4, 2010

Boaters replacing their vessel’s steering mechanism can choose between single or double cable systems with either a rack and pinion or a rotary helm unit. Both rotary steering systems and rack and pinion systems are manufactured by Teleflex Morse and Uflex, and are available in standard or NFB versions. NFB steering refers to No-Feed Back [...]

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