Archive for July, 2010

Putting out Fires with FM-200 – Safe, No Residue, Non-toxic & Eco-Friendly

July 14, 2010

ON SALE until August 11, 2010 Sea-Fire Marine manufactures a unique fire suppression system that utilizes FM-200,  the most accepted and safest extinguishing agent on the market. FM-200 Offers: Safe for use in occupied spaces Will not cause thermal shock damage Residual free Electrically non-conductive Sea-Fire extinguishers are available in sizes to accommodate any vessel, engine room, [...]

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Choosing a Regulatory, Ski or Personal Water Craft Marker Buoy

July 9, 2010

When selecting a type of regulatory buoys, certain requirements must be met to comply with the regulations set by the authorities who govern local waterways. Many regulatory buoys, such as those manufactured by Taylor Made, are filled with polyurethane foam and have concrete weight to retain a balance between weight and buoyancy that keeps them stable, upright [...]

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Choices and Considerations for Shower and Sump Pumps

July 7, 2010

A fully-stocked modern 36-40 foot powerboat can contain more than a dozen pumps that carry out an array of tasks. Sump pumps are commonly used to move shower, sink or sump water from the utility to storage tanks in the vessel. The water will be pumped into a gray water waste tank, which can be [...]

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Installing Dock Edge and Post Bumpers

July 7, 2010

Aside from fenders, a variety of products are available for purchase that will protect boats from the hard corners or sided of docks. Dock edges are sometimes preferable to fenders because they can permanently be kept in place and offer an alternative for protecting one’s vessel. Options include wave dock guards, dock corner edging and [...]

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Teleflex Steering System Choices

July 1, 2010

When selecting a replacement steering system for their vessel, boaters must first determine which type of steering system best fits their boat: single or double cable systems, rack and pinion or rotary helm units, standard or No-Feedback (NFB) versions. But aside from these general groupings, captains also need to examine the particular features that each [...]

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