Trailers for every size pontoon should be 3′ to 4′ longer than the pontoon boat. A trailer for a 20′ boat should be 23′-24′. How should a pontoon sit on a trailer? Trailers for every size pontoon should be 3′ … Continue reading →

A pontoon boat is easy to launch. The easiest way to launch a pontoon boat is with another person. Two people can get a pontoon boat into the water in a matter of minutes. Although it takes a little more … Continue reading →

Following are the most common types of sinker: Pyramid sinkers get to the bottom fast and dig into sand or mud. Egg sinkers and diamond sinkers move over rocks and rubble a little easier than other shapes. Bank sinkers and … Continue reading →

Snagging, also known as snag fishing, snatching, snatch fishing, jagging (Australia), or foul hooking, is a method of fishing that entails catching a fish using hooks without the fish having to take the bait with its mouth. What is it … Continue reading →

What can I do with empty 5 gallon buckets? 7 Creative DIY Ways to Reuse a 5-Gallon Bucket Buckets for Retiling. 1/8. A Place to Sit. 2/8. A Toddler Swing. 3/8. An Organizer for Supplies. 4/8. Washing Laundry. 5/8. Ice … Continue reading →

If we put 1 meter length for each diameter of steel bar in the formula then we will get the unit weight. 6 mm ø bar = 6² x 1/162 = 0.222 kg/m. 8 mm ø bar = 8² x … Continue reading →

Do surf boards have foot straps? Yes the positioning of the straps is an individual thing but for big wave surfing you don’t need to move around the board. Those small tow boards are also heavy and are weight adjusted … Continue reading →

SUP regulations Wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) with a whistle. Carry on board a PFD, a whistle, AND a floating throw rope. Parks Canada highly recommends wearing a PFD and leash. Transport Canada supports leash use, but not as … Continue reading →

Boating Myth #1: No Whistling Allowed Sailors commonly believed that whistling aboard a boat would bring bad weather. Whistling was said to challenge the wind and cause it to increase, which could bring in a storm. Singing on a boat … Continue reading →

A sea kayak or touring kayak is a kayak developed for the sport of paddling on open waters of lakes, bays, and the ocean. Sea kayaks are seaworthy small boats with a covered deck and the ability to incorporate a … Continue reading →

OSHA states that guardrail must reach a height of 42 inches, plus or minus 3 inches, above the walking-working surface and withstand a force of 200 pounds at any point in a downward or outward direction. If the railing dips … Continue reading →

Bungee cord/tie-down straps: Cords and straps let you secure things like a dry bag and extra clothes to your board. SUP bag: These bags help protect your SUP during storage and transport. How do you secure a cooler to a … Continue reading →

Even something as simple as a livewell hose can sink your boat. In some cases, the hose clamp fails and the force of the water flow dislodges the hose. Can a live well sink a boat? As mentioned, livewells/baitwells are … Continue reading →

Given area: r = √[A / (4 * π)] , Given volume: r = ³√[3 * V / (4 * π)] , Given surface to volume ratio: r = 3 / (A/V) . How do you find the radius of … Continue reading →

The vessel that has the opposing boat coming up on its starboard side is called the give-way vessel. The boat coming in from the starboard side is called the stand-on vessel. The stand-on vessel has the right of way, and … Continue reading →