Which lubricating oil should you use in your engine ?
The answer is found in your user’s manual: always use the one recommended by your engine’s manufacturer. This holds whether that engine is a gasoline or a diesel engine, and whether that engine is aboard your boat or in your vehicle.
Many of you told us:
• “I’d love to use Ready4Sea for my bike!” 🚲
• “How about ready for home?” 🏡
• “I have the same struggles on my motorhome.” 🚐
They may be simple wool strands. But it’s the best technology out there. At least when it comes to trimming the sails. Meet the telltales.
VHF is the marine communication means of choice.
Rather than bother with frequencies, its numbered channels was a great idea. It made radio simple to understand and use for boaters.
That is, until different needs led different countries to use it in different ways…
Here, 3 different anodes can be seen before splashing back into the water. Questions 🔹 What is the typical lifespan of an anode and how often should they be inspected? 🔹 What are signs that…
This week in the Vendée Globe, Antoine Cornic anchored off St-Paul Island to repair his broken mainsail track ⛓️💥
To put the pictures shared by the TAAF into context, we looked up the SHOM nautical chart for this particular anchorage.
‘Tis Christmas tree season! 🎄 Now suppose you come across one at sea! Questions 🔹 What is this vessel and what do its navigation lights mean? 🔹 And bonus question: supposing you see this on…
What is this beacon?
Where should you be passing?
And bonus points if you can name the summit in the background.
Persistent moisture, wastewater tanks, fuel vapors: Fortunately, these issues are far from inevitable on a boat. Here’s how to avoid them.
You’ll always remember your first motorboat, so choosing the right one is very important. Here’s a look at the different criteria to consider when making your choice.
