Archive for July, 2010

What Is A Boat Bumper

Author: boater, 07 30th, 2010

Yes you need boat bumpers for your boat, if you do not the hull on your boat will not look good very long or it will to like a car without bumpers.  If you like keeping your boat looking very good the boat bumpers will be a very important part of your marine accessories list.  Not all boaters take care of their boat so if they are close to your boat you know they are going to bump it and leave a permanent mark on your boat so make sure you have enough boat bumpers to go on both sides of your boat.




Need A Boat Propeller

Author: boater, 07 29th, 2010

Need a boat propeller try Turning Point Propellers because they have a very large selection of aluminum and stainless steel boat propellers that have been engineered to make sure they have the best pitch, diameter, rake, cupping and vent holes which will give your boat the best performance which in turn will give you more mpg.  Turning Point Propellers are tested on a variety of boats to make sure they perform the way they are designed and wither they are aluminum or stainless steel.  Just remember not to use a damaged propeller because it will damage you drive.




Waterproof Only

Author: boater, 07 28th, 2010

I  you are installing that uses electric power make sure it for marine use so that the water does not attack it and damage it.  If you are installing a marine stereo you sure want to make sure it works in wet areas because as all boaters know it is very hard to keep the inside of the boat dry.  You put the marine stereo in your boat for a reason and that is to listen to your favorite music as you are having a relaxing day out boating on the water enjoying the beauty of being out on the water.




Catch Fish

Author: boater, 07 27th, 2010

You are not out before dawn and home post dusk for technology’s sake. You’d rather dream about the trophy catch that’ll leave your buddies gasping, rather than pixels, displays or wattage from your Humminbird fish finder. At Humminbird, we worry about all that for you. And we make it easy. So you can concentrate on one thing: catching more fish. Humminbird has spent more than 30 years out-thinking our competition, so that you can out-fish yours.




Be Safe

Author: boater, 07 26th, 2010

From cruising on the lake to island-hopping, to towing a water-skier, power boats are used for a wide range of activities. Accordingly, power boaters need gear that is versatile and flexible, and at the same time specific to activities like waterskiing. At Mustang Survival makes products for all of these needs, so if you boat all the time make sure you have a mustang life jacket.




Marine Radios

Author: boater, 07 23rd, 2010

Delivering a new modern styling and enhanced remote bus technology, the 600 series marine radios is an evolution on the award winning features found in the 500 series.

Incorporating an intelligent user memory, FUSION’s latest Alpha Search Technology and extended Apple iPod support with fully integrated iPod user interface, dual mono subwoofer output and ingenious behind dash engineering all contained in a 100% aluminum chassis.

The 600 series is the next step in the evolution of marine entertainment technology.

Featuring World First internal iPod docking technology. Your iPod actually sits inside the Stereo, completely protected from the harsh marine elements.




Most Important Marine Accessories

Author: boater, 07 22nd, 2010

Childrens life jackets is one of the most important marine accessories that you need on your boat because it is the law that a child under twelve must wear a life jacket when in the boat and the police do not give warnings on children not wearing they give you a ticket.  You should not just have childrens life jackets on your boat you need to have one for everyone on the boat even if everyone is a good swimmer and if someone one the boat is not a good swimmer they should wear a life jacket when the boat is underway.




Catching Fish Is Fun

Author: boater, 07 21st, 2010

A fish-finder is an essential electronic tool to enable fishermen to maximise the efficiency and enjoyment of each on-the-water excursion. They are used by both the commercial and leisure fishing sectors and in crafts of all sizes and descriptions and their is also a portable Eagle Fish-finder available.  A Eagle Fish-finder will give you the ability to catch the your limit of fish no matter where you are fishing and what kind of fish you are fishing far.




Music on the Water

Author: WaterBlogged, 07 20th, 2010

There is really no wrong way to spend a day on a boat. Whether you’re fishing, skiing, tubing or just cruising around the lake, there is something inherently captivating about sailing on the open water. That being said, having a few peripheral marines accessories onboard certainly won’t detract from your enjoyment.

One accessory that is indispensable in my opinion is a marine stereo, especially if you are fishing or just floating in the middle of the lake. Some people say you shouldn’t sully the serene nature of the water with music but I feel it simply enhances the experience. And with the amazing advancements in marine stereo technology, a static signal and shoddy sound quality are things of the past.




Protect Your Boat

Author: boater, 07 20th, 2010

Boat fenders do the same thing for your boat as car fenders do for your car they protect it scratches when other boats are tied up next to you are from when you are tied up at a dock.  If you get dock marks on the side of your boat you will find that they are very hard to remove and if you do find a way to remove them you should be very careful because you could damage your gel coat.  When you get away from the dock make sure you put the boat fenders back in the boat before you go fast because they will bounce around and will leave marks on the side of your boat.  If you do not have room for the boat fenders inside you boat you can buy holders for them, just make sure you have them and use them.