Motor Boating - Mooring Marine

Best Anchor Windlass 2021 Electric Windlass

The windlass makes operating a boat so much easier. This age-old invention has helped bring up anchors for centuries.

Today’s anchor windlasses are electrically operated and designed to quickly drop and lift your boat’s anchor into the ocean. Depending on the size of your boat and the quantity and types of anchors you have, you may need one or more windlass.

Anchoring your boat is often one of the most dangerous parts of boating. If you ask any experienced sailor, almost all of them will have at least one story of the time they sliced their hand open tossing the anchor, or got off-balance and busted their behind on the deck.

A mechanical windlass allows the anchor to be instantly dropped or withdrawn from the boat just like a winch. No more sketchy balancing acts on the tip of your boat!
In today’s article, we’re going to take a look at some of the top windlasses on the market. We’ll start with the best anchor windlass, the Lewmar V700.

How to Remove Boat Decals! 3 Methods

Motor Boating

With proper maintenance, you can keep a boat running for a long time, but the elements will begin to take a toll on your watercraft’s appearance sooner or later. After a while, your boat starts to collect decals: registration, boat name, etc. Over time, you may want to get rid of them and start over.

But how to remove boat decals?

Unfortunately, since these decals are designed to be as durable as possible to withstand the harsh marine environment, they are often difficult to remove without damaging your boat.

In this guide to removing boat decals, we’re going to take a look at some of the techniques that you can use to remove boat decals with minimal effort and damage to the underlying surfaces.

Types Of Boat Steering Systems

Motor Boating

Design and appearance is not the only thing you should take into consideration when selecting your boat. An important component that you should also take time to think about is the steering system for your boat. With a wide variety to choose from, it can be difficult to choose which system to go for. This article looks at several of the most common types of boat steering systems and covers the basics of each.

With this post, you’ll learn what the different boat steering systems are, how they work, and the advantages of each of the steering systems.

How to Reupholster Boat Seats

Motor Boating, Sailing

Boat seats take a lot of abuse. They’re used in the marine environment, and they’re exposed to way more of the elements than, for example, car seats. We ask a lot of our boat seats: they need to look great, feel comfortable, and last forever.

But the reality is that all of that saltwater, sunlight, fish, ground down jean fibers, bait, hooks, and more.

If it’s time to reupholster your boat seats, you’ve come to the right place. This article is an overview of how to reupholster boat seats. It covers everything you need to know.

Pun definitely intended. Now let’s get started!

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How to Clean Boat Upholstery

Motor Boating, Sailing

When was the last time you cleaned your boat? Did you also remember to clean the upholstery? Boat cleaning isn’t only limited to the exterior because you also need to give some love to its upholstery. After all, it is the part of the boat you come in contact with the most.

Boat seats and upholstery are made from tough materials that can outlast even the harsh marine conditions. However, if it is not properly cared for and maintained, it can deteriorate faster. One of the best things you can do for your boat upholstery is to clean it and keep it clean.

How to Dispose of a Boat Without Breaking The Bank Or Any Laws

Motor Boating, Sailing

Many boaters know the saying, “there are two days that are the happiest of a boat owner’s life, the day you buy it, and the day you sell it.” While that may not be true for everyone, chances are, if you are reading this, the secondary day has come for you.

The longer you’re Out on the Water, the more your boat will degrade. The marine environment is harsh, and without constant care, your teak will fade, your upholstery will get damaged, the fiberglass will get nasty, your bottom will become covered in barnacles, etc.

In time, everything fades. And your boat for the complex or simple piece of machinery it is, will need to either having things replaced or be replaced in its entirety one day.

This includes your once beautiful vinyl seats losing their quality or dangerous elements like toxic waste, boat oils, etc. on your boat.

This article is for those who are looking to junk their boat. What are your options? You probably don’t want to scuttle it in the ocean without telling anyone. Instead, read on to learn how to dispose of a boat without breaking the bank, or breaking any laws.

Find out how you can dispose of your boat so you can either sell it, scrap it, or find a way to continue to use it for a bit longer.