To fish from a sea kayak, you need to bring an anchor to hold your position, a durable paddle to navigate the water, and the right type of gear to stay safe. Also, bring a GPS for tracking services, a … Continue reading →

deck. noun. the outside top part of a ship that you can walk on. What are the parts of a boat called? Parts of a Boat From a Side View Bow : Front of a boat. Stern : Rear of … Continue reading →

Can you make money kayak fishing? The Kayak Bass Fishing Championship’s staggering payout is just the tip of the iceberg, as more kayak fishing tournaments offer big money for big fish. It won’t be long before full-time tournament pros make … Continue reading →

The length of a simple pendulum is determined by measuring the length of thread l by meter scale and radius of bob r by Vernier callipers. The effective length L is obtained by adding the two, i.e., L=l+r. What is … Continue reading →

A baluster and spindle is actually almost the same thing, but the word spindle is more commonly used because it is easier to remember and say. Balusters usually rest on a footing; this could be a step, floor or deck, … Continue reading →

How do you calculate spindle spacing? Measure the length of the space between the end supports of the balustrade. For this example, assume it’s 13 feet 5 ½ inches, or 161 ½ inches. Divide that length by four to determine … Continue reading →

Pipe goes by nominal sizes rather than actual measurements which can be confusing. Copper 3/4-inch pipe, for instance, doesn’t measure 3/4-inch. Its outside diameter (OD) is 0.875 inch and inner diameter (ID) is 0.811 inches for Type M pipe (a … Continue reading →

For a small open boat, such as a rowing boat, I think you would just call it the “bottom” – “he was asleep in the bottom of the rowing boat”. On a raft, I think you would probably say “top” … Continue reading →

Definition of sheer line : the stretched rope of a trail bridge to which a boat or raft is attached and along which it passes. What is a boat shear line? Sheer. Boats are often defined by their sheer line, … Continue reading →

Can I set posts without concrete? Did you know that it is actually completely possible to set wooden posts in your yard without using ANY concrete? It’s true! Setting them without concrete will save you time and money, but there … Continue reading →

Keel – the underside fore-aft backbone of the boat running at the very bottom of the structure and usually the heaviest timber. Horn Timber – the aft part of the Keel connecting between the Ballast and the Transom. What is … Continue reading →

Using the feeler gauge or a vernier caliper the engineer accurately measures any gap between the coupling halves. How do you check engine alignment? For angular misalignments, a simple approach is as follows: With the motor and pump shaft flanges … Continue reading →

Beam refers to the distance from the widest point of the boat to the other side (think: middle of the boat from side to side). Catamarans are very wide compared to that of center consoles and cabin cruisers. How is … Continue reading →

Create Railings Open the mezzanine floor plan from the Project Browser. Click Architecture tab Circulation panel Railing drop-down (Sketch Path). You will create a railing at the edge of the mezzanine. On the Draw panel, click (Pick Lines). How do … Continue reading →

Add a Continuous Rail Select a placed railing system in the model, or click Architecture tab Circulation panel (Railing). On the Properties palette, click Edit Type. In the Type Properties dialog, under Top Rail, Handrail 1, or Handrail 2, click … Continue reading →