19,372 pounds. In other words, a 3/4″ diameter F1554 grade 36 anchor rod will be able to withstand 19,372 pounds force (lbf) without breaking. How much weight can a 3/4 steel rod hold? Weight rating of threaded hanger rods. Nominal … Continue reading →

“The government’s measures were ineffective as they were too lax.”What is the opposite of stern? lax lenient complying relenting carefree light-hearted jovial obliging forgiving complaisant What is the opposite Stern? Bow: front of a ship (opposite of “stern”) What does … Continue reading →

Naval terminology is backwards from what you think it is when you hear “Raise the sails.” It means to put them down so you can move. Do you raise or lower the sails? Normally “raising sails” means expanding them to … Continue reading →

pilchards. Australian salmon can be caught on most common baits including pilchards, whitebait, pipies and squid. Silver metal lures of various weights are very effective. What is the best bait to catch salmon? Salmon eggsSalmon eggs are the top choice … Continue reading →

A cannon is a large gun that fires heavy metal shells or other projectiles. Originally it was attached to wheels and pulled by men. More recently, cannon refers to the largest gun on a tank or the automatic guns on … Continue reading →

You rinse the salmon. The USDA cautions: “do not rinse raw fish, seafood, meat, and poultry. Bacteria in these raw juices can splash and spread to other foods and surfaces. Cooking foods thoroughly will kill harmful bacteria.” How do you … Continue reading →

But if you want to use berth as a verb, you better be talking about parking a boat: to berth means to moor or dock a ship. The parking spot itself also happens to be called a berth. So if … Continue reading →

Port Defined All ports are made from a blend of grapes grown throughout Portugal’s Douro valley. There are two kinds of port: tawny and ruby. Tawny is aged in wooden casks and released ready to drink, while ruby ages more … Continue reading →

racing shell. In watercraft, a racing shell (also referred to as just a fine boat (UK) or just shell) is an extremely narrow, and often comparatively long, rowing boat specifically designed for racing or exercise. It is outfitted with long … Continue reading →

stern. The rear of a ship, at the direction of a ship’s stern, is called the aft. And what’s wedged in between the forward and the aft of a ship is commonly dubbed midship. What is the back or rear … Continue reading →

hull length means the distance measured from end to end over the deck, excluding sheer. How is hull length measured? Length overall is measured from the tip of the bow in a straight line to the stern of the vessel. … Continue reading →

When measuring propeller shaft diameter, accuracy is very important. For best results, use calipers. However, when you are on haul out, you don’t always have access to all of the tools that you need. See below for diameter measuring instructions … Continue reading →

Hose Pipe, 6m-12m, Size: 38 mm & 63 mm Size 38 mm & 63 mm Temperature 60 Deg C Pressure 12 Bar Diameter 2 1/2″ PIPE Shape Round What size is standard garden hose pipe? In the US, hoses are … Continue reading →

So when is a handrail required? The building code does not refer to the number of “steps” but it does require a handrail when there are two or more “risers”. For clarification, a “riser” is the vertical portion of a … Continue reading →

This 40mm push on style gunwale (or gunnel) rubber is made moulded with a rounded finish, and has teeth to give extra grip onto the hull. Best mounted by leaving the rubber in the sun to soften and become pliable, … Continue reading →