Out on the Water

Inverters & Inverter / Chargers – Making the Choice

Posted by sailorf21 on June 8, 2011 at 10:54 am

When you need 110 volt power, but you live “off the grid” on a boat, RV, in a cabin or due to emergency circumstances; an inverter can turn a battery (12 volts, direct current) into 110 volts (household alternating current) of useful power. Inverters and Inverter / Chargers are manufactured by industry respected names like Magnum [...]

Win $500 and have a great summer on us!

Posted by sailorf21 on April 15, 2011 at 5:04 pm

Go2marine with Solas marine products is offering a drawing for one lucky boater to receive a $500 Gift Card. Enter the Solas Sweepstakes. Solas manufactures high quality replacement stainless steel or aluminum 3 and 4 blade propellers for outboard and stern-drive marine engines. SOLAS Stainless Steel Propellers feature the industry’s highest percentage of chromium, nickel, and molybdenum. [...]

Crab and Shrimp Pot Pullers / Haulers

Posted by sailorf21 on February 15, 2011 at 12:15 pm

Crab and shrimp pot pullers lead a hard life. Pullers and haulers are one boat part that is exposed to the elements, harsh weather, hard operation usage and general negligence for it’s entire service life. Whether it is a small pocket puller used in an oarlock or a gas or electric pot puller pulling hundreds of [...]

Fire Extinguishers and your Boat

Posted by sailorf21 on December 29, 2010 at 10:57 am

Nothing causes as much concern for a boater than a fire aboard while underway. Here is what happens in a boat without an automatic engine room extinguisher. Most boat fires start in the confines of the engine room, killing engine and electrical power to the vessel.

C-Map Electronic Charts

Posted by Boat Advisor on December 14, 2010 at 3:54 pm

Why Choose C Map MAX Charts?
C MAP (C-Map by Jeppesen Marine) vector-based charts offer unrivaled navigational detail and are compatible with most brands of chart plotters and PC-based navigation systems.

Choosing a Regulatory, Ski or Personal Water Craft Marker Buoy

Posted by sailorf21 on July 9, 2010 at 12:26 pm

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 [...]