Note this post is an expression of my research and attitudes. I am neither sponsored nor otherwise influenced, other than perhaps regular advertising. Judge for yourself! Bo@ has from the previous owner’s time been treated with Hempel Basic and I have not found it attractive enough to start all over again and invest in an …
As we consider buying a larger and more comfortable boat for long voyages, I find it interesting to examine the different qualities of fiberglass and its safety at sea. For fiberglass is not just fiberglass, it can consist of different components, is built up in different ways, and both price and quality are parameters we …
Are you considering taking up sailing, then you may wonder if sailing is a dying hobby? In this article, we would like to answer some of the answers new sailors may be wondering about, before deciding to learn how to sail and buy a boat. If you have any more questions, feel free to send …
There are several reasons why trampolines are the right choice in catamaran design: It is lightweight, gives little resistance to wind and water, is comfortable, and much more. Read the entire list later in this article. Different functions of a trampoline There are different types of catamarans, and the trampoline will have different functions depending …
Of course, there are many ways to polish and clean the freeboard, and many ways to spend a lot of money. But you really should consider spending some effort on this part of the boat, every year. I do not care much for looks, but on the freeboard, I would prefer mirror-gloss because it repels …
The right place to find used boats is the Swedish answer on ebay, namely Blocket. Here is a link directly to the boat ads on Blocket, but feel free to stay with me and read how to get the most out of the website. Blocket.se is a huge Swedish online market, with pretty much everything …
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After researching catamarans we have made a list of catamarans with daggerboards. Performance means a great deal for us, so we are looking at the pros and cons of daggerboards, and would like to share our knowledge in this article. If you know of any boats that should be included in this article, please let …
In this article, you will not only learn all the basics about anchors. You even get all the more advanced knowledge you need about how anchors work. Use the table of content if you search for an answer on a specific topic. How does an anchor hold a ship? The primary force holding an anchored …
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I could give you many reasons why not to buy a boat, but they would be the same reasons not to have a child. Unknown Buying or renting a boat, what is best? Most boats are only at sea around 14 days a year, and owning a boat costs a lot of money. Renting a …
