The benefits of purchasing a polycarbonate enclosure instead of fiberglass can be found in the strength of the enclosure, its durability, and its modification possibilities. Polycarbonate enclosures can withstand over 900 pounds of impact, which is more than four times … Continue reading →

Marine sealants provide a watertight and airtight seal between two or more surfaces on a boat. In addition to helping improve the boat’s aesthetics, durability and longevity, marine sealants offer noise deadening and vibration dampening qualities. What are the 3 … Continue reading →

Resin is a liquid glue which is applied with a brush. Resin is usually used with powder to create a solid and uniform result on the nails. Resin is applied on the nail before dipping the nail into powder and … Continue reading →

The first thing you need to know is where fish hide in streams and rivers. Undercut banks, eddies, sunken trees, rocks and overhanging trees and bushes provide protection from the current and above-water predators (such as birds). Do fish live … Continue reading →

Another great technique is to fast troll a Lyman Plug with no weight right on the surface. Lyman Plugs can be “tuned’ easily by simply turning the eye of the screw where your swivel connects to it. By tuning the … Continue reading →

While you do have to install a steel door carefully to prevent air from leaking around it, this type of door allows the use of a magnetic seal (like the one that seals your refrigerator door) – the best weatherstripping … Continue reading →

Can you put line on a spinning reel backwards? You can definitely put line on going in the wrong direction. If you search the archives, you’ll find a bunch of “how to spool” threads. Basically, lay the spool on the … Continue reading →

How do you waterproof a bolt hole? How to Seal Screws Drill a hole through the materials you want to join. Apply an anaerobic screw thread locking sealant evenly onto the threads of the screw if screwing metal or metal … Continue reading →

Both of these rust-resistant screws are rated to withstand a wet environment (in a moisture chamber with a 5% salt spray solution) for at least 500 hours. By comparison, ordinary zinc-plated screws are rated to last about 100 hours before … Continue reading →

Chine: The line where the boat’s bottom and sides join is called the chine. Described as either hard or soft, chines define the shape of the hull as either boxy or rounded. What is the purpose of a chine? Chines … Continue reading →

Why do I need one? An anchor trolley system is an essential piece of kit needed to anchor your kayak safely. An anchor trolley allows you to shuttle the anchor line to the bow or stern of the kayak, eliminating … Continue reading →

Before you do any launch, set your boat down in a safe place to do a prelaunch check. Be sure you have all your safety gear, that your PFD is snug, that your other essentials are stowed where you want … Continue reading →

Within the wind turbine wake, the available momentum to force the wind generated waves decreases, which in turn affects the wave field. Consequently, these changes in wave field modify the air-sea fluxes and can thus influence the power production of … Continue reading →

Are kayaks hard to balance? Balance your kayak The weight should be distributed from length to length, width to width. Your kayak should be perfectly balanced when you are sitting straight up. When you do it right, it will make … Continue reading →

We recommend casting your anchor from either the bow or stern of your kayak, but never the side. When casted over the side, your kayak is at higher risk of flipping over with strong winds or currents. What size anchor … Continue reading →