Friday, 27 February 2015

Boat Cleats for Docking and mooring

Boat Cleats for Docking and mooring. The usefulness of mooring cleats fore and aft is pretty clear to any sailor. But the mid-ship cleat may be more useful than you realize. Brief stops alongside are surprisingly common. Whether you are embarking or disembarking guests, taking on supplies or for some other reason, the ability to tie alongside a dock simply and securely for short periods, with as little fuss as possible can be a valuable skill.

The method is simplicity itself if your midship cleats are properly positioned. A single spring line leading from the cleat somewhere aft of the maximum beam to a cleat on the dock somewhere near the transom when combined with an engine idling in forward and the helm turned toward the dock will hold your boat in a fixed stable position parallel to the dock.

I am afraid that last sentence makes it sound more complicated than it is.

The mechanics are really quite simple. The engine idling in gear and the helm turned toward the dock are trying to drive the boat slowly forward and turn the bow into the dock. The spring line keeps the boat from going forward and, when properly positioned balances the sterns effort to move away from the dock. Essentially the engine simply presses the hull against the dock at it’s greatest beam.

The secret to making this work is the positioning of the midship cleat and the length of the spring line. If your boat has sheet block tracks on the gunwale you can use a sliding track-mounted mooring cleat. A little testing will soon have the cleat in exactly the right spot and the spring at exactly the right length.

This technique can be very useful when sailing short handed as well. Having a properly positioned cleat and a spring line marked at the right length I could motor our 40 footer up to a dock, loop a cleat, set the helm over and step off. The boat would sit quiet and secure while I casually set our standard fore and aft mooring and spring lines. As well as being useful it is a slightly impressive bit of seamanship.

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Wednesday, 25 February 2015

Linternas y Proyectores Manuales para uso Nautico

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Friday, 20 February 2015

Covers for Boating

Covers for Boating. If you have just purchased a new boat then your number one concern is making sure that it looks at its best all of the time, and if you do not have a shed to store it in then it can become very dirty and very sun damaged quickly.

Protecting your investment does not have to cost the earth, it can be as simple as a caravan or boat cover. But you do need to make sure that the product that you buy can stand up to the elements, that’s where the range of Prestige caravan covers and Blueline boat covers come in. They protect your investment against a range of elements like UV rays, dust, rain, snow, water and they are light weight and super easy to fit. So there is no reason for your brand new toy to sit out in the elements any more.

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Accessories for Boat Covers. Your boat is a valuable investment which you must protect from heavy weather conditions and high temperatures. For that reason, you need to equip your boat with boat Covers, Canopies or Bimini Tops depending on your boat’s type and size.

Canopies are special tents with a metal frame and a cover that are used to protect people on board fom UV rays. They are made of aluminium or stainless steel parts, rowlocks, hinges, and other accessories are made of polycarbonate, while the fabric is waterproof and protects from UV rays.

Also, in this particular category you can find other products such as Seat Bases, Table Pedestrals, Buoyant Deck Cushions, Boat Covers – Engine Covers, Bimini Tops & Shades,Shades & Bimini Hardware, Carpets, Tarpaulin Covers for general use.

TheBoatOnlineStore is your source for protective boat covers, personal watercraft covers, bimini tops, and the accessories to go along with all of the above. Because we sell covers and tops by two manufacturers, Carver and Westland, we offer accessories to go along with each of their products. Take a look at our accessories to find just what you need to complete your boat cover or bimini top. Also listed here are protective covers for consoles, spare tires, and other equipment on your boat which also deserves protection.

Marine Shackles

Marine Shackles. Want to make sure the clevis pin stays in the shackle? Then mouse it closed. Mousing, pronouncedmouzing* according to wikipedia is “the application of safety wire, called mousing wire in this use, to secure a threaded clevis pin to a shackle. This is done by passing a couple of turns of mousing wire through the hole provided for this purpose in the unthreaded end of the clevis pin and around the body of the shackle’s hoop.”

They also go on to say that you can use zip ties instead of wire to mouse a shackle closed, which is what we actually use on ZTC (we use black zip ties as they are reportedly more UV resistant).

A shackle properly moused shut.

Why bring this up today? Because there was only one shackle on our entire boat that was notmousedclosed. Guess where it is now? At the bottom of Hermitage Bay.

On our anchor bridle, there are two shackles which connect the chain plate to the bridle lines. One never gets opened so it is moused closed. The other is removed each time we raise anchor. Because that one goes on and off so frequently, we don’t mouse it closed, our thought being that the vibration or movement that would be required to unscrew the clevis pin couldn’t possibly happen in the short period of time that our boat would be stationary. And we have been right about that, until now!

One of those two large shackles was recently sacrificed to Poseidon.

During Rebecca’s workout on the bow yesterday morning, she happened to look down at the bridle and see that it was hanging strangely. When she pulled it in to inspect it, she could see what had happened. The unsecured shackle had somehow come unscrewed and had fallen off. Fortunately we had planned ahead and purchased a replacement for it, as it’s a particularly large one, a bit uncommon on a boat this size. But now that our spare is in use, we’ll have to try to purchase another one to take its place in the rigging kit. And we’ll also need to make sure that we check that thing every few days as we stay at anchor because we sure don’t want that happening again.

Do you have any shackles on your boat that are not moused closed? If you want them to stay that way, closed, you might consider mousing them closed. Yes, learn from our mistakes… it’s less painful that way.

Marine Swivels

Marine Swivels. Galvanised mooring swivels are suitable for use with permanent mooring risers and strops. Use at least one size larger than chain your chain. Available in 4 sizes. It is recomended that mooring swivels are connected using yellow pin shackles with guaranteed breaking loads.

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Docking Lines. Choose the best Docking and Mooring lines

As a general rule, the length of bow and stern lines should equal two-thirds of your boat’s overall length. Spring lines should be slightly longer, approximately the same length as your boat. Spring lines keep the boat snugly near the dock by preventing it from moving fore or aft, while allowing for the rise and fall of the tide. Keep in mind; the position of cleats on your boat and dock may affect the length of the dockline. Unless your boat is unusually heavy or will be subjected to severe conditions, a bow line, stern line, and two spring lines are recommended. If your permanent slip has outboard pilings as well, you will need an additional bow and stern line.

When making a choice of line for your boat, keep in mind that 12-strand (Mega braid or Brait) line is not as strong as double braid line and colored line is not as strong as white line. Different braids have different attributes and tensile strengths can vary by as much as 15%. Make your choice accordingly. Rope inc. recommends using nylon rope for dock and mooring lines; the stretch characteristics of nylon absorb shock and will resist damaging cleats on your boat and on your dock. Nylon is available in 3-strand or twisted line, 8-strand, 12-strand or Mega Braid and in a double braid or yacht braid.

Our dock and mooring lines are made to order, are professionally spliced and the bitter end is hand whipped to prevent the line from unraveling.

Be sure to use proper chafe protection where dock and mooring lines may rub on chocks, gunwales, hawse pipes or docks. Constant chafing on one area of the line for prolonged periods is a mooring rope’s worst enemy; it can quickly wear, melt or cut through in adverse conditions. Ballistic nylon (Cordura) tubing, leather or urethane dips are available for chafe protection if required.

Boat Cleats for Docking and mooring

I am afraid that last sentence makes it sound more complicated than it is.

Friday, 6 February 2015

Bimini Canvas

Bimini Canvas. How to select the right bimini top for your boat. Take a look to the largest range of Bimini Covers from European manufacturers

If there is one product that will help you enjoy your boat on a hot summer day or a cool rainy one, it is your bimini top. They do however require replacing from time to time. Either a bad storm came through or your brother in law left it up while trying to go under a low bridge, bimini tops can get pretty beat up.

Choosing the correct bimini top is important because the right looking one will set your boat off from the rest while at the same time giving you plenty of coverage and years of use. The wrong one will leave you looking for the duct tape to repair the fabric, or the frame. Thus living up to the saying ” a boat is a hole you sink money into.”

If you are on ebay and have searched the internet you have seen how many different folks sell bimini tops. A lot of them are the same – atwood, carver, etc…and are just sold by different companies. Those companies buy a bunch of them from atwood and carver and then resell them. If you need something a bit different than what they carry, they probably can’t help you. It’s not that they don’t want to help, they just don’t carry what you need.

So what do you need?

To start off with you need to know how wide your boat is at the mounting point. That is going to be your width. Next, decide how long you want your bimini top. Keep in mind some of your passengers may enjoy the sun so covering the entire boat may not be a great idea. Now consider how tall you need it. Keep in mind you are mounting it to the windshield, or rail, or gunnel of your boat. This is the easy part by the way. It gets more difficult from here.

So you have a good idea of the length, width, and height of your bimini top and frame. Here is where all the decisions and the price differences come into play. Let’s talk fabric.

I am amazed at how many sellers claim the material their bimini is made with is the best. Really? Is Sunbrella the best? It may be, but it may not be what you need. I always ask customers to think about how long they are going to own the boat. If they are planning on selling it in the next few years, sunbrella may not be the best choice. It may be overkill. You don’t need to own a Cadillac to get to the corner grocery store. I can’t say anything bad about Sunbrella though – it carries a great warranty and has a great reputation for not fading as fast as others. Cases can be made for several other fabrics. Only holding on to your boat for a year or two? A nice strong solution dyed polyester called navigator will be just fine. Maybe you are keeping it for the next 5-7 years. I’d go with a fabric called weathermax or even surlast. Top gun is another great choice. Are you planning on running 50MPH on the water or just a leisurely cruise? Keep in mind the way you use your boat as well. There are so many different fabrics out there it is hard to keep track of what to use – unless you are in the industry as I am. I always inform my potential customers of the advantages and disadvantages of each fabric. Make sure you buy from someone who really knows the difference and will help you make the right purchase for you – not their pocket book. To some degree it also comes down to your budget as well. There are some great materials out there that you don’t need to spend an arm and a leg on.

Okay, now that we have the fabric chosen (if not give me a call, I’ll help you out) lets talk framework. Stainless or Aluminum that is the question. You guessed it – it depends on your use. Are you in salt water or fresh? Do you have a cabin cruiser or a pontoon boat? The right framework needs to be strong but also compliment the boat. Let’s start with fiberglass runabouts – cabin cruisers. Stainless Steel is stronger than aluminum. Even double reinforced aluminum that I’ve seen floating around ebay and the internet. Steel is stronger. Does that mean you need to buy the stainless frame? No. Again consider how you use your boat. Consider if you are in salt or fresh water. If you are in salt water and running hard go with stainless. 7/8″ or 1″ round will serve you well. I caution you to stay with stainless hardware on the frame and deck mounts as well. Okay so you aren’t in the ocean, perhaps on a small inland lake. Not running too fast or too hard? Stay with the 7/8″ aluminum. It will serve you well and save you some bucks.

Have a pontoon boat? I’d go with square tube aluminum. If your top rail is 1″ or 1 1/8″ go with a 1″ square tube frame. Is your top rail 1.25″? I’d go with square tube 1.25″ aluminum. There are two main ways the frame is connected together. You can get the black vinyl fittings or the metal aluminum extruded fittings. In saltwater? Tough choice. The black vinyl fittings won’t corrode but you lose some strength. Freshwater pontoon? You can go with either black vinyl fittings or the aluminum extruded fittings. I prefer the metal. They are typically satin anodized to match the frame and add more rigidity to the frame.

Every bimini top package should come with a storage boot, rear braces, and front straps – standard. A good company will let you swap out those front straps for front braces at little to no charge. The bimini top should be sewn with a UV protected thread as well. After all if you choose sunbrella but the manufacturer uses a cheap thread, the bimini is no good. If you can ask for the thread to be tenera or another lifetime guarantee type thread even better. The bimini should be edged or bound in the same color as the rest of the fabric. I’ve seen a lot of red bimini tops with black edging all the way around it. Make sure it is color coordinated – it just looks better.

Speaking of looking better. Make sure you like the way the bimini top looks. The lines of the bimini top should compliment the lines of your boat. Pick a color that will accent your boat. I’ve also found that the lighter colors tend to take a longer time to show fade. however, pick too light of a color and it will only take one seagull to really make it look bad.

There are some companies that can sell you just what you need right out of a box from carver or atwood or taylor made. Their bimini in a box might just happen to be what you need. If you need something different though, you need to find a custom shop….or us. We are the kind of company that will walk you through the process all the way through installation.

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Docking Lines

Docking Lines. Docking Lines. Choose the best Docking and Mooring lines

Our dock and mooring lines are made to order, are professionally spliced and the bitter end is hand whipped to prevent the line from unraveling.