Zinc anodes, also known as sacrificial anodes, play a key role in the maintenance of your boat. The term “zincs” has become synonymous with sacrificial anodes, being that zinc was the original material used for this purpose. However, other metals, such as aluminum and magnesium, also work as sacrificial anodes. A sacrificial anode is made of […]
Winter season. Boating slows down, and depending on where you live, you may haul your boat out of the water and store it either in climate-controlled storage or shrink wrap. This guide will teach you how to winterize a boat and prepare your boat for winter storage. While your cruising may take a break, Winter […]
Top yacht manufacturers such as Viking, Bertram, Hateras, Numarine and many others use Headhunter Pumps as the water pressure pumps in their yachts. And for good reason. For 35 years now, Ft. Lauderdale based Headhunter has been manufacturing top quality marine water pressure and plumbing systems – initially for the local yachting community, but expanding to supply […]
When it comes to gas prices, while drivers complain, there’s nothing compared to a boater’s fueling costs. While a driver will think about his fuel cost in gallons, boaters think about it per hour. Marine fuel typically costs a dollar more per gallon than what is available at gas stations… and a 2 day fishing trip on a 23 […]
Note: if looking to purchase Caribe dinghies, see here: Caribe Dinghy / RIB / Inflatables for Sale Miami When your main vessel has reached its limits while cruising, its your dinghy, also known as an inflatable or RIB, that comes to the rescue. Whether trying to reach more shallow fishing areas, visit an island or enter […]
