When it comes to boating, whether it’s for leisure or commercial purposes, the reliability and performance of the onboard machinery are paramount. Marine gearboxes play a pivotal role in ensuring that a vessel operates smoothly and efficiently, regardless of the conditions at sea. The Heart of Marine Propulsion: Marine gearboxes are the heart of a… Read more »
If you’ve ever owned a car, it’s quite that you’ve likely experienced issues with its transmission at least once or twice. While the topic of transmission maintenance may be common for any car or truck owner, it is less talked about when it comes to boats. Of course, marine vehicles have transmissions as well, but… Read more »
Your boat is probably already very fast, but do you wish that it could be even faster? Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to improve your boat speed and travel further in a shorter amount of time. Whether you race your boat or just enjoy taking it out on the open water to… Read more »
When you’re out on a boat and you get to the top speed, it feels like you’re flying. In reality, you may not be going as fast as you think. You may be surprised to see the top speeds of different boats. Well, here are some averages of common boats out on the water. Sailboat… Read more »
You may have heard of this race, but you also may not have heard of it. In Australia, there is a boat race called Extreme Dinghy Race. It started in 1981, and today, it has grown very popular in Australia. The extreme aspect to the race is that these small boats can get up to 50… Read more »
Powerboats are easy enough to operate, though you should always get certified before attempting to drive one. And just like with driving a car, the trickiest part of the process is often parking (or in this case, docking). Here’s a step by step refresher on how to dock a powerboat efficiently. Be sure that stern… Read more »
Sailboats and powerboats are two completely different animals. But if you’re a long-time sailor looking for something a little different, look no further. Sailing is a high-speed, technical sport that requires a laser focus and a lot of practice. Powerboat racing on a professional level is much the same, but there are quite a few… Read more »
O wning a boat is quite a thrill and a check mark off of many bucket lists. But just like owning a car, a boat needs to have routine maintenance performed to ensure it is always running properly. Powerboats are on the rise in popularity these days. Not only is keeping the boat clean important,… Read more »
