aluminum boats what are the advantages of aluminum over fiberglass in maintenance,handling,and expense.?

Jan 01, 2007 by dhoover39 | Posted in Boats & Boating

The berate-weight makes them more desirable for most. The only real disadvantage is in keeping them clean looking and you must guard against electrolysis ( always cut your battery when it is not needed ).

Yamaha 40hp Engine, how long does it last for sailing? and when i can take it to maintenance?

Mar 12, 2009 by Ritcher Del Van | Posted in Water Sports

I got a 16ft aluminium boat and in the summer it's unusually fun to sail but one problem is the engine heat, i sailed once to an island which is 24km away and came back after 1hour burst forth, it was ok but i want to know whats the engine's limit, so

It's your motor. Learn it, inside and out. Or sell it to the next schmuck. Or perhaps follow the mfgs recommendations. Engine heat = impeller problems.

Most sail boats are not bespoke for 40hp, even larger ones.

Bot a used trailer, galvy, owner said it was all set, bolts on wheels are rusty- should I replace- maint?

May 20, 2007 by JPMJR_98 | Posted in Other - Outdoor Recreation

first space boat owner. getting the motor tuned up. it is a used 25 hp evinrude. Want to trailer the boat a few hours away when camping this summer, don't hope for it to fall apart on the highway. Concerned that the nuts holding onthe wheel are all rusted.

impartial clean up the wheel studs using a wire brush. Then take each nut off and then put some anti-sieze compound on the studs and put the nuts back on. Turn bearing grease or similar will do the same thing. The grease or anti-seize stops water from

I'll gladly pay ou tomorrow for a hamburger Czar today?

Jul 30, 2009 by Pollywog | Posted in Politics

Does anyone have the sanctioned Czar list?
I've also heard of a few more czars coming down the pipe.

Aviation Czar
Green Works Czar
Industrial Maintenance Czar
Lawn Projects Czar
Bait and Tackle Czar

Loyal Post!

Don't forget the ten member staff each czar gets!

End of the Season Cheap Boats | WaterBlogged

by Peter d'Anjou

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