Steven Numbers 
As far as boating as a habit or occasional hobby is concerned, you should know all your options as to where boats are parked. Or, perhaps, you just want to spectate vessels in your area? Conventional options include docking spaces, marinas, and yacht clubs. More novel and techy ones are floating docks, dry storage, storage …
Stopping with precision is an essential part of operating any vehicle. Any mistake could result in a dangerous situation, especially on the water. But since boats do not have brakes, what is the best way to bring your boat to a stop? The proper way is to know your boat’s stopping distance; let it lose …
NCIS is one of the longest-running primetime shows on US television and is still going strong. It has explored many storylines, but one mystery got people talking for a long time. How does Gibbs get the boat out of the basement? Gibbs’ basement has a wall of removable bricks, which he would take down whenever …
Has the sea and boating life started calling you lately? Even if you’re a sailor at heart, it’s understandable that you can get a little lost when selecting your first vessel. Naturally, one of the questions that pop up is “What to look for when buying a used boat?” In short, keep these things in …
With the number of boating fittings any vessel may have, it’s easy to get lost figuring out the function of each one. “What is a cleat on a boat?” is but one of the many questions first-time boat owners or simple boating enthusiasts ask. A boat cleat is a fixture used to secure lines of …
When maintaining a boat, polishing is an important part of the job. But this brings up the matter of what to use, boat wax vs polish, which can be tricky to work out. Wax gives excellent shine but wears off easily while marine polish gives less shine but additional protection. Let’s take a closer look …
Overloading your boat can be a dangerous matter that may lead to accidents. Since you won’t want to risk running into this sort of situation, you may be asking what is the best way to avoid overloading your boat. Asking this question is a step in the right direction, but there are several things you …
Getting a boat to run with optimum performance brings about many benefits, including better fuel efficiency and a smoother boating experience. For us to reach this point, it is important to know about engine trim and its proper use. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at how to properly trim a pontoon boat. …
Whether the question “How does a jet boat work?” popped into your mind out of curiosity or need, here’s a summary of the basic jet boat propulsion process in most vessels: It has a water intake typically installed at the bottom of the hull. The impeller draws water into a chamber or jet unit and …
You need to know a lot of things to be able to keep a boat in good condition. Among the things that can help is understanding how to wet sand a boat. But how is it done the right way? We’ll go over both wet sanding and buffing and look at the important details to …