An average-sized fish produces between 250,000 and 500,000 eggs. Eggs hatch quickly, usually within a week of being laid and the juvenile mackerel grow rapidly and can reach 8 inches (22cm) after just one year. They spend the next two … Continue reading →

On cargo ships, it’s a two dimensional thing – volume and weight. A ship’s cargo volume capacity is indicated by the net tonnage indicated on its tonnage certificate. Each ton for gross or net tonnage is 100 cubic feet. If … Continue reading →

Measuring your boat Measure the length. Measure the centreline length using a straight measurement. from bow to stern. Measure the width. Measure a straight line across the widest point of your boat. Measure the height (from gunwale) Measure a straight … Continue reading →

First of all, kayaks and stand up paddleboards (they’re also called SUPs) are human-powered. No engine, no sails. What is an SUP boat? Standup paddleboarding (SUP) is a water sport born from surfing with modern roots in Hawaii. Stand up … Continue reading →

Multiply your boat’s volume, 54, by the amount of the boat you want underwater — for example, 50 percent, or 0.50. Multiply the result, 27, by 62.4, the weight of 1 cubic foot of fresh water. The result, 1,684.8 is … Continue reading →

A standard metre rod is a rod of one metre in length, approved and stamped by the Department of Weights and Measures. In India, National Physical Laboratory, Delhi is responsible for maintaining such standards. Where is the standard meter kept? … Continue reading →

362mm x 362mm x 325mm. Data sheet Description Milk Crate External Dimensions 362mm x 362mm x 325mm Internal Dimensions 305mm x 305mm x 310mm What is the standard size of a milk crate? 13 x 11 x 13 inchesAuthentic 13x13x11 … Continue reading →

The minimum width of the handrail above the recess shall be 11/4 inches (32 mm) to a maximum of 23/4 inches (70 mm). Edges shall have a minimum radius of 0.01 inch (0.25 mm). What diameter should a handrail be? … Continue reading →

gall and wormwood (uncountable) (idiomatic) bitterness and resentment. What does wormwood and gall mean? Strong feelings of bitterness and resentment. (“Gall” is bile and “wormwood” is a bitter plant.) What is Gall called in English? 1 : brazen boldness coupled … Continue reading →

Dinette – An area of the boat with a table and seats used for dining. 14. Flybridge – Also referred to as a “flying bridge” this is the area on top of a boat cabin, which usually holds a steering … Continue reading →

Using a calculator, use a simple tree measurement formula to determine the tree diameter. Simply divide the tree circumference by 3.14, or Pi. The resulting number is the tree’s DBH. For example, if a tree’s circumference is 22 inches, its … Continue reading →

Originating in the Maine lobster-fishing industry, downeast style boats are appreciated for their classic lines, exceptional seakeeping abilities, and refreshingly simple layout. They are well-known for providing comfort and stability while underway, mostly due to their narrow entry which eases … Continue reading →

rear. Stern. The stern of the boat refers to the rear of the boat. Most boats will have seating, a swim platform, a ladder, and an engine located in the stern. What does the stern on a boat do? The … Continue reading →

Canoes with rounded bottoms provide little initial stability, but they offer excellent secondary stability. They’re slow to tip over in rough conditions. Rounded hulls are designed for speed and efficiency through the water. They are usually found on specialized, high-performance … Continue reading →

Mainly used in deep sea trolling, outriggers are a pair of long poles fitted on both sides of a boat that holds fishing lines away from the boat. It is usually made of fiberglass and aluminum, and is tilted at … Continue reading →