The word ‘starboard’ is the combination of two old words: stéor (meaning ‘steer’) and bord (meaning ‘the side of a boat’). The left side is called ‘port’ because ships with steerboards or star boards would dock at ports on the … Continue reading →

Helm is a Kubernetes deployment tool for automating creation, packaging, configuration, and deployment of applications and services to Kubernetes clusters. Kubernetes is a powerful container-orchestration system for application deployment. What is helm and helm chart? In simple terms, Helm is … Continue reading →

The bottom line is that if safety chains provide the same level of protection as a standard guardrail, they can be used. Are chains acceptable as fall protection? Simply put, chains, once a viable option for protection of ladder access, … Continue reading →

A skiff is any of a variety of essentially unrelated styles of small boats. Traditionally, these are coastal craft or river craft used for leisure, as a utility craft, and for fishing, and have a one-person or small crew. What … Continue reading →

Cleaning the Titanic: An Enormous Task2 min read These crewmembers cared for the 1,343 passengers aboard. The stewards worked 17-hour days and completed almost 57 different tasks, from cooking and delivering meals, making beds, and cleaning rooms. They even helped … Continue reading →

Let’s review the four different classes of recreational boats as determined by length. Class A. Boats measuring less than 16 feet. Class 1. Boats measuring more than 16 feet but less than 26 feet. Class 2. Boats measuring more than … Continue reading →

A transom is the vertical reinforcement which strengthens the stern of a boat. This flat termination of the stern is typically above the waterline. What does transom mean on a boat? The cross-section of the stern, where you attach an … Continue reading →

The main deck of a ship is the uppermost complete deck extending from bow to stern. A steel ship’s hull may be considered a structural beam with the main deck forming the upper flange of a box girder and the … Continue reading →

Due to the design of pontoon boats, it’s almost unheard of for them to tip over, and the chances are very, very slim. Pontoon boats very rarely tip over or flip over, with recorded cases being very uncommon. Are pontoon … Continue reading →

What is a Boat Transom? The vertical section at the rear of the boat is known as the transom. In most modern saltwater fiberglass boats, the transom can house single or multiple outboard motors. What is the purpose of a … Continue reading →

The general consensus is to grease these parts when its time for your oil change, but garages do not always do this. Also if a lot of water and grime are thrown around under your car you might want to … Continue reading →

You can expect speeds between 18 and 28 miles per hour for a 90 HP pontoon boat and speeds of between 37 and 45 miles per hour for a 200 horsepower pontoon boat. How fast is a 200 hp boat? … Continue reading →

With the advent of Electric Pontoon Boats, now you can enjoy the serenity of water without any stress of filling the gas or changing the oil. The new pontoon boats, equipped with an electric motor, are environment friendly and fuel-efficient. … Continue reading →

One concern about greasing ball joints is not wanting to overfill it and bust the seal between the ball joint and the dust boot, which leaves the joint open to contaminates that can potentially lead to failure. How much grease … Continue reading →

What is the best setup for pier fishing? The best rig is a 24in 20lb mono Carolina rig with 1-2oz egg lead. Bull minnows are the preferred bait, but live shrimp, Berkley gulp and strip baits made from fish bellies … Continue reading →