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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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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