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Practical advice on rope, helm chairs, paint and maintenance on board. Brand-independent and based on everyday practice.
Anode op je boot: wat doet het en welke kies je?Een anode lost op zodat je schroef, as en romp dat niet doen. Welk materiaal past bij zoet, brak of zout water, en wanneer...
Reddingsvest of zwemvest: wat is het verschil?Een zwemvest helpt je drijven, een reddingsvest houdt je hoofd boven water. Zo kies je tussen 50N, 100N, 150N en 275N, en zo houd...
Applying antifouling: a step-by-step guideFrom choosing between hard, self-polishing and fouling-release antifouling to sanding, masking, application and working safely: this is how you get a smooth underwater hull.
Which mooring rope should you choose? Polyolefin, polyester or HMPEPolyolefin, polyester or HMPE: which mooring line is right for your ship? We compare stretch, buoyancy, weight, strength and cost per year for the...
How much paint do I need? Calculate surface area and coverageCalculate the surface area of the underwater hull, topsides and deck, and convert the yield from the data sheet to litres, using a detailed...
Choosing the right helm seat in 7 stepsLowering wheelhouse, space, console height, seating habits, built-in controls and finish: seven questions to find the helm seat that suits your vessel. Together with...
1K or 2K paint: what is the difference and which one do you choose?How 1K and 2K paints cure, their advantages and disadvantages, what to pay attention to when mixing and safety, and which layer can be...
Dyneema and HMPE on board: how to make your line last for yearsHMPE and Dyneema® are as strong as steel wire but much lighter, but require a different approach. About spooling, pulleys and bollards, knots, heat...
Choosing the right paint system for your boatPrimer, filler, undercoat, topcoat or antifouling: how to put together a paint system suitable for polyester, steel, aluminium or wood, above and below the...
Breaking strength, working load and discard criteria: how safe is your rope?What does breaking strength mean on a data sheet, how much can you really load a line, and when must it be removed? Explanation...
Preventing and treating osmosis on a polyester boatBlisters in the gelcoat? Read what osmosis is, how to detect it with a moisture meter, and how to protect or treat a polyester...
Varnishing bare wood: how to get a smooth finish on woodwork on boardFrom sanding and thinning to the number of coats and maintenance: this is how you keep teak, mahogany and other woodwork on board sleek...