Lithium boat batteries: 12 of the best options tested
2021年6月15日 · Emrhys Barrell tests a dozen 12V lithium boat batteries (60-120Ah) with integral charge monitoring and the results are surprising. TAGS: affiliates. Boat owners have long relied upon the lead-acid battery to start their engines, run electric lights and, these days, to power inverters to run household items such as kettles, microwaves and more.
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Best inflatable boat: 9 compact tenders put to the test
2021年9月9日 · Inflatables are everywhere: paddleboards, canoes, kayaks, tents, kites and wings – and inflatable boat technology has long been a practical option for tenders, RIBs, liferafts and lifejackets. But what the ‘new wave’ of inflatable boats brings to the practical boating landscape is the air floor, which makes very stable, very lightweight tenders a very practical option for …
How to clean a carburettor: Our expert’s view on ultrasonic cleaners
2022年12月22日 · Paul Carey writes: “In recent issues of Practical Boat Owner there has been some discussion on the problems of stale petrol clogging up or leading to poor performance of outboard motors.I’ve had experience with similar problems with lawnmowers and laid-up motorcycles. “The best purchase I ever made to solve these carburettor troubles was an ultrasonic cleaner, available on the internet ...
Best electric outboard motors: 9 of the best options on the market
2021年6月9日 · Mitek: 2.6-20hp electric outboard motors. Italian-based Mitek makes a series of outboards where the drive is enclosed under a cowling and the power is fed in from a separate battery bank. “Our outboard sales are focused on the portable market, from 2.6hp up to the newest 15hp and 20hp,” says sales manager Silvia Peduto.
Boat flag etiquette: Everything you need to know about ensigns
2022年4月20日 · Most other boat flags demand no such angst, but the burgee comes a close second. If you are entitled to wear a ‘special ensign’ i.e. white, blue (plain or defaced) or red (defaced), your permit will dictate that the relevant burgee must be flown at the same time. If this applies to you, you will know all about it.
Best forward-looking sonar: 5 units tested - Practical Boat Owner
2016年5月10日 · The plotter offers two forward views: LiveVü and RealVü 3D. LiveVü will look familiar to fishfinder users, with the classic blue screen and smeared lines, coloured to show the strength of the echo. RealVü scans a 60° arc ahead of the boat to build a picture of the seabed ahead, similar to the Echopilot 3D.
Antifouling: Everything you need to know - Practical Boat Owner
2023年10月31日 · If your existing paint is flaking, you need to prime any bare or flaky patches. Scrape away until all the flaky paint has come off, then feather the edges by wet sanding them. Generally speaking, self-eroding antifouling can be safely applied over the top of hard, but applying hard on self-eroding should be avoided.
12 diesel bug treatments tested - Practical Boat Owner
2016年9月8日 · Fuel QC’s cATP test, step-by-step. 1 Draw a sample of contaminated fuel into a syringe from the interface between the fuel and water – this is where the diesel bug will be found. 2 Filter a sample of the fuel through a 0.75 micron filter attached to a syringe. This removes the fuel, leaving the micro-organisms and debris in the filter.
Which adhesive sealant is best? - Practical Boat Owner
2015年6月9日 · PRICE per 300ml: £19.09. Buy now from Amazon. This is a fast-cure (one-day), one-component polyurethane structural adhesive/sealant, suitable for above or below the waterline. It stays flexible, allowing for structural movement: stress caused by shock, vibration, swelling or shrinking is effectively absorbed.