Before you hit the road with a boat in tow, you need to perform a full pre-tow safety inspection of your rig and remember these key tips: 1. First check to make sure the vehicle and trailer are properly mated. Including: the light plug, hitch, brake safety cable, and boat safety cables or chains. 2. […]
Author: Martin
The Key Elements To Painting A Boat
The majority of new boats are not painted above the waterline – instead, the surface finish is the outer layer of gel coat. However, with the passage of time, many boats acquire a number of coats of paint, either to satisfy an owner’s wish for a different colour scheme or to cover up the knocks and […]
Why do narrowboats cost as much as houses?
To many, it’s surprising that narrow boats can cost as much as houses but when you think about it, they really are like houses, but they sit on the water instead of land. With a narrowboat, you have the convenience of different rooms and areas, but you also get the flexibility of moving your home […]
Re-upholstering your boat
Re-upholstering your boat is a bit of a big job in many respects. This is because one single boat can have a lot of furniture, such as chairs, tables, beds, walls and windows, and if you’re reupholstering every bit of fabric in your boat, you could have a lot of work on your hands. That […]
A new boat, a new you
When you buy a new boat, you can feel like a completely different person altogether. Whether you’ve opted for more space, a more modern interior, more power, a sleeker design or a more traditional boat, it’s like moving into a new house, and the buzz can be quite overwhelming. If you’re thinking about a change […]