While most sailboats have a single helm with a steering wheel in the center, some larger sailboats or racing boats may have two helms. So, why do these sailboats have double helms? Are there any practical benefits of two helms on sailboats? Some larger sailboats have two helms as it helps with steering from different…
Over the last few years, the boating community has gone back and forth between inboard and outboard engines. Inboard motorboat engines are installed inside the boat, while outboards are outside the boat on its backside. Although it’s easy to tell them apart, you might be wondering which engine is better for saltwater. Outboard engines are…
Over the last few decades, boats have become better equipped with new technologies for safety and efficiency. Over that time, communications have been revolutionized by the internet. So can you access the internet from a boat when you’re out on the lake or at sea? Boats don’t have built-in WiFi as standard equipment. While modern…
While you may enjoy driving your boat fast as it will go, true high-speed boating takes boating and speed to a whole other level. But what are speed boats, and what is considered high-speed boating? High-speed boating uses a powerboat (a boat with a motor) to travel at speeds between 150 – 200mph or faster….
Owning a pontoon boat is a great way to spend your summers. There’s nothing like it, whether you’re fishing, swimming, or just cruising around on the water. However, one of the biggest headaches for a pontoon boat owner is keeping the boat free from water when covered. Here’s how to keep a pontoon cover from…
Wakeboarding looks complicated, but it can be quite simple to master. However, standing up on a wakeboard can be difficult for beginners. So, what should you do when you can’t get up on a wakeboard without tumbling over? When you can’t get up on a wakeboard, keep your knees bent and arms straight, and balance…
Boating is a popular pastime for people worldwide, so it’s no surprise that some people enjoy the more simplified, leisurely experience of pedal boats. However, these fun little theme park boats are manually powered and suffer from being rather slow and hard to control. This may lead users to wonder how they can speed their…
If your boat is leaning to one side you may be concerned there is a problem. There may or may not be an issue that you need to address. You’ll first need to understand what causes a boat to lean? A boat can lean because of windy weather, rough water conditions, unbalanced weight distribution on…
Powerboats are fascinating machines that many of us enjoy, thanks to their design, function, and capabilities. Boat owners often seek ways to make them go faster or improve fuel efficiency. However one of the most frequently asked questions is regarding why their boats seem to lean to the left during acceleration? If your boat leans…
