A blog about boats, fishing, water sports and having fun on the ocean
In this category you’ll find all our posts, tips and advice in regards to boats. Big boats, small boats, expensive boats, cheap boats and luxury boats. You’ll find it all here.
Why do I feel like Im on a boat all the time? Chronic rocking dizziness, often described as the feeling of being on a boat, is classically triggered by prolonged exposure to passive motion. Patients with this motion-triggered sensation of rocking, which is also known as mal de debarquement syndrome, often develop new onset headaches along with the dizziness.
Are Sunseeker boats any good? Sunseeker Yachts are widely considered a good boat builder as they are often recognized through marine industry awards, like the World Yacht Trophies, but there have also been more than 450 used Sunseekers sold since the beginning of 2021.
How late do Uber boats run? Services run from early in the morning until late at night 7 days a week.
What kind of paint do you put on a fiberglass boat? The best paints available, in terms of durability and gloss retention, are the two-part polyurethane type paints. These paints are very thin, requiring multiple coats. However, they chemically harden to a very durable finish that will last for many years.
What are the duties of a first mate? Also called a deck officer, first mates act as a captain’s second in command. On larger ships that employ second and third mates, first mates are typically responsible for cargo or passengers. On smaller ships, first mates will also be responsible for navigation and safety.
What are English canal boats called? A narrowboat is a particular type of canal boat, built to fit the narrow locks of the United Kingdom.
What is the purpose of a scupper on a boat? Boat scuppers are an important part of allowing the water on deck or in your cockpit to escape overboard – in addition to keeping debris from clogging your hose or thru hull.
Do I need anodes on my boat? Boat anodes are an essential part of the boat maintenance cycle as they protect underwater metals from galvanic corrosion. Also known as sacrificial anodes, boat anodes generally come in three metals – aluminium, magnesium and zinc.
Can you fish in Weymouth Harbour? Weymouth Harbour is a fantastic place to go crabbing, and catch many mini species. If your a LRF angler Weymouth Harbour is the place to fish, with lots of Scorpion fish, Blennys, Gobies, Wrasse, Pollock, Flounder just to name a few.
How long is the boat trip from Embankment to Greenwich? Join us for a 50 Minute (Single) or 2 Hour (Return*) trip from Embankment Pier to the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The cruise departs Embankment Pier & cruises downriver through the City of London & beneath Tower Bridge before travelling past Docklands & on to the Royal Borough of Greenwich.