A regular refrigerator may be used on a boat, but there will be a couple of considerations that you will have to keep in mind, such as the power available aboard your boat. Regular refrigerators will require more power and different voltages, so they might turn out to be more of a hassle compared to a marine fridge.Boating on a warm day is always an adventure, regardless of where you are going. However, you will no matter where you you’ll always require food and drink – and you can’t really find supermarkets in the middle of the ocean. While you may frequently dock, you still have to store...…A regular refrigerator may be used on a boat, but there will be a couple of considerations that you will have to keep in mind, such as the power available aboard your boat. Regular refrigerators will require more power and different voltages, so they might turn out to be more of a hassle compared to a marine fridge.Boating on a warm day is always an adventure, regardless of where you are going. However, you will no matter where you you’ll always require food and drink – and you can’t really find supermarkets in the middle of the ocean. While you may frequently dock, you still have to store...WW…

When you are boating, you might be tempted to keep eating at restaurants and getting your meals whilst ashore. However, now and again, a home-cooked dinner might seem like the best way to keep your family or group together during an aquatic vacation, and really what could be better than alfresco dining aboard your own floating home.The problem is that when boating, whether you’re on a narrowboat, cruiser or anything in between, you might not have the galley space to do all the cooking you need – nor will you have enough pots and hot plates to create particularly ornate meals.Clearly then...…When you are boating, you might be tempted to keep eating at restaurants and getting your meals whilst ashore. However, now and again, a home-cooked dinner might seem like the best way to keep your family or group together during an aquatic vacation, and really what could be better than alfresco dining aboard your own floating home.The problem is that when boating, whether you’re on a narrowboat, cruiser or anything in between, you might not have the galley space to do all the cooking you need – nor will you have enough pots and hot plates to create particularly ornate meals.Clearly then...WW…

Owning a boat is much a matter of pride as it is a great way to spend time, so it’s no wonder people like to keep their boats looking pristine. In the world of boat detailing, with fibreglass hulls in particular, buffing and polishing is the final piece of the puzzle following any remedial work to deep scratches or dents. If you don’t buff correctly however, your other hard work could well be in vein.One of the most hotly disputed discussions around buffing is what material the buffing pad or cloth should be made of. Traditionally wool pads were regarded as the best material for final...…Owning a boat is much a matter of pride as it is a great way to spend time, so it’s no wonder people like to keep their boats looking pristine. In the world of boat detailing, with fibreglass hulls in particular, buffing and polishing is the final piece of the puzzle following any remedial work to deep scratches or dents. If you don’t buff correctly however, your other hard work could well be in vein.One of the most hotly disputed discussions around buffing is what material the buffing pad or cloth should be made of. Traditionally wool pads were regarded as the best material for final...WW…

Keeping your boat clean is important, partly for pride reasons, and partly to keep the thing, well, ship shape (for lack of a better word.)Whether it’s scraping the barnacles from your dingy or shampooing the carpets on board your superyacht, valet and detailing work shouldn’t be overlooked as part of the upkeep of your boat if you want to get the best out of your experience on the water.There are both local companies and national franchises who offer detailing services, with prices ranging from between $8 – $40 per foot.In general you can expect to pay less per foot on a smaller vessel...…Keeping your boat clean is important, partly for pride reasons, and partly to keep the thing, well, ship shape (for lack of a better word.)Whether it’s scraping the barnacles from your dingy or shampooing the carpets on board your superyacht, valet and detailing work shouldn’t be overlooked as part of the upkeep of your boat if you want to get the best out of your experience on the water.There are both local companies and national franchises who offer detailing services, with prices ranging from between $8 – $40 per foot.In general you can expect to pay less per foot on a smaller vessel...WW…

Whether you’re a seasoned motor yacht skipper or are looking to make the jump from diesel to wind power, you might be wondering what type, if any, engine you’ll need to compliment your sails when the force of mother nature isn’t up to the job.In short it is prudent to have an engine fitted to any sailing vessels over about 6 foot in length, largely as a safety measure to ensure you’ve got better control over your boat in a congested marina. Smaller boats such as dinghies aren’t considered large enough to do any major damage and can easily be controlled by paddles when necessary.ElectricAs...…Whether you’re a seasoned motor yacht skipper or are looking to make the jump from diesel to wind power, you might be wondering what type, if any, engine you’ll need to compliment your sails when the force of mother nature isn’t up to the job.In short it is prudent to have an engine fitted to any sailing vessels over about 6 foot in length, largely as a safety measure to ensure you’ve got better control over your boat in a congested marina. Smaller boats such as dinghies aren’t considered large enough to do any major damage and can easily be controlled by paddles when necessary.ElectricAs...WW…