Boat fenders are a necessary precaution against damage while keeping your boat or yacht docked or rafting alongside other vessels. Below I’ll share answers to some common concerns boaters often have about fenders and docking. What Size Fenders Would I Need? The general rule of thumb is that a cylindrical fender should have 1″ of […]
Based out of Stockdorf, Germany, Webasto is one of the largest manufacturers of air conditioning and heating solutions in the world. Webasto makes A/C solutions for the marine, transportation, R/V, and heavy-duty construction vehicle industries, with one of their strongest areas being marine. Webasto is partnered with leading yacht manufacturers and boat builders, with the […]
Having sold marine air conditioning systems since 2010, we know well both the Dometic Turbo DTU and Dometic Envirocomfort ECD – the company’s two most popular self-contained marine air conditioners. They both come in cooling capacities from 6,000 to 16,000 BTUs, but there are a few key differences. (note: for the Dometic DTG vs CTM […]
In recent years, solar panels for boats have improved tremendously in efficiency and cost, and are becoming an increasingly popular option to keep lights and appliances running on board without wasting fuel or resources. Solar panels on boats replenish the DC power in your boat’s battery system. A small solar panel or two can maintain […]
Did you know that the inspiration for Earth Day came from the ocean? In 1969 off the coast of Santa Barbara, CA, a blowout in an off shore oil-drilling platform lead to 80 – 100 thousand gallons of crude oil being spilled into the channel and local beaches. This occurred over the coarse of 10 […]
