As
in most other endeavors, becoming a full-fledged boatman entails
preparations and learning. Before getting all the needed vehicle and
equipment, it would wise to start with the basics, such as
familiarizing yourself with nautical terms. Boating jargon might be a
bit confusing for a newbie because the amount of technical terms and
boat parts you need to know is almost as vast as the ocean.
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Preventing your Boat Trailer from Rusting
Boat
trailers and their moving parts are as subject to rusting as the
boat itself, especially if the trailer is made of steel and not of
rust-proof aluminum. Fortunately, there are a lot of ways to prevent
rusting on a boat trailer and keep it spic and span.
Fish
oil– Adding a coating of fish oil is what one could consider
the “Old Reliable” method. Fish oil is one of the cheapest
rust-preventing solutions available, and is renowned for its ability
to prevent rusting even if the steel is fully submerged in water.
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Keep Rolling: Easy Trailer Wheel Hub Maintenance
Trailer
wheel hubs are what connect your trailer wheels to your trailer axle,
and also makes sure both components spin smoothly, so it’s
important that the wheels hubs are in great shape. It can sound
intimidating to pull apart your wheel hub and poke around, but it’s
actually pretty easy to do. Here are a few pointers to ensure that
you’re maintaining your wheel hub properly:
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