Popular for fishing and water skiing, a ski boat is the perfect outdoor entertainment investment. It is vital that ski boat owners learn standard water safety practices and feel confident driving their boat to ensure that each of their outings is a safe and fun experience. As with any water activity, operating a ski boat can be dangerous, but combining thorough knowledge and intuition can minimize the risk of encountering avoidable injuries and damage. ...read more
Many experts agree that the water pump on an outboard motor should be changed annually. This shouldn't be a difficult task if you have some mechanical ability; only a few tools will be needed. The water pumps location should be between the upper engine housing and the gear case. ...read more
Many people who have a love for sailing dream of the day they can start a sailing business. This can be for charters or selling sailing equipment. A great way to begin a sailing business without much licensing requirement is to sail boat brokerage firm. A charter company is also a popular choice for a sailing business. ...read more
When you want to build wooden power boats, whether as a hobby or as a business, be prepared for a lot of work because building a boat is a time consuming project. Your boat must be built properly so that it performs exactly as it should. If you're an experienced carpenter the project will be easy for you to complete. ...read more
Buying a houseboat provides endless hours of enjoyment that most people would envy. Planning for the purchase allows you to buy the right houseboat without regrets. Research all potential options before you buy in order to make the most of your investment. ...read more
Boat paint ages and wears more than regular paint because it is exposed to more water than regular surface paint. To prevent your boat from hull deterioration, you are going to need to paint it every time it begins to show signs of major wear. ...read more
Instead of having a boring house party, take advantage of the beautiful warm weather, spice up your party life a bit and have it on a boat. Whether you own a boat, can borrow it for a night from a friend or even rent it for one evening, a boat party is definitely an event none of your guests will ever forget. ...read more
Boat docks have many uses other than simply a place to moor a boat. They are great for fishing, diving and swimming access, or lounging in a deck chair enjoying the evening. Boat docks are very easy to build; all you need are basic carpentry skills. ...read more
Riding a speed boat can be very exciting and entertaining. They ride at very high speeds and travel across beautiful lanscapes. During hot summer days, a ride on a speed boat may help individuals to enjoy splashes of cool water and breezes of cool air. However, speedboats can be dangerous, and safety is very important. ...read more
When taking people out to sail it is important to know basic boating safety. You must practice basic boating safety to keep a pleasant day on the water from transforming into an unneeded disaster. A Boat safety course will review boating basics such as life jacket arrangement, supplies needed, first-aid and regulations. ...read more
Having a speed boat can provide you with many great water adventures. When you own a speed boat it is especially important that you take the time to maintain your boat. Providing your boat with proper care will ensure that you can use it for your future boating adventures. ...read more
Many boat owners have a problem with barnacles latching on to the hulls or the propeller of their boats. It is a colony of small sea creatures that will often block the drains or reduce the efficiency of the boat's engine. The barnacles should be removed as soon as possible. ...read more
By snookhead April 19, 2012
Great service at a great price! These guys are prompt and reliable. very pleased as they had me back on the water the very next day. ...read more
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By Anonymous December 11, 2009
I have never seen a better way to take a boat off a trailer, It is the only boat lift for everyone who wants to work on their own boat at home. ...read more
Has your boat been sitting all winter? Time to get it up and running for the summer. Give us a call and we can make sure that your boat is ready for the water. We can do basic tune ups, check fuel,even do a full boat and motor inspection. Don't get stranded out on the water, call us today! ...read more
By H2O Mobile Marine Service April 23, 2012
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By H2O Mobile Marine Service April 11, 2012
With Portable Boat Lift and its second order lever action you are able to tilt up the bow of the boat by the bow eye while supported by stands under the transom allowing enough separation to pull the trailer out from under the boat, between the stands and from under the trapeze. The Portable Boat Lift contacts the bottom of the bow eye in this operation and does not come in contact with the bow. Most all boats will weigh substantially less than half the weight of the boat, at the bow while supported under the transom by design. The Portable Boat Lift has "State Certified Mechanical/Structural Engineering" that has been calculated to lift 2610#'s, WLL (Working Load Limit), with a 1.5 Safety Factor. This is usually more than enough to safely lift most 25 foot long boats or less easily. The bow eye should be installed in accordance with the ABYC from the factory or from a person qualified to install it. The American Boat and Yacht Council states: H-40 ANCHORING, MOORING, AND STRONG POINTS 40.5.3.3 A Bow Eye or Strap, and their points of attachment to the hull shall be able to accommodate a direct tension pull of two times the sum of the weight of the boat and its recommended weight capacity. This means that if your boat weighs 3000#'s (approximately 1000#'s to 1200#'s at the bow eye while supported under the transom) your bow eye is designed to withstand a 6000# direct tension pull or at least two times the sum of the weight of the boat and its recommended weight capacity, which may be more.The bow eye should be installed in accordance with the ABYC from the factory or from a person qualified to install it.You will notice that if your boat or another boat you've seen has a lifting point at the bow in a locker on top of the bow to attach a lifting rope, it has been attached directly to the back side of the bow eye; so tilting the bow up from under the bow eye is in the same vertical plane as lifting it from the top by way of a lifting eye and rope, straight up. The boat needs only minimal separation from the trailer, 1/2" total separation or less, so long as it is clear enough front to back from the trailer to pull it out from under the boat. The Portable Boat Lift beats all other methods used such as bottle and floor jacks and handy tree limbs to remove your boat from your trailer in size, strength, portability, and affordability.Naturally you have to be sure you can perform this work as it is still inherantly dangerous to lift a boat and you'll need to ensure that the attachment points and the Lift are all in good working order.If you're going to do work on your boat or trailer, by yourself, at your house, at your own pace, you may as well have the right tool for the job. Portable Boat Lift! ...read more
By Portable Boat Lift February 02, 2011