A Short Look At Boats And Boat Maintenance
Friday, April 6, 2012
By Gerald Napier
A boat is a small vessel for traveling on water. It comprises of one or more buoyancy structures called hulls, and some system of propulsion such as a screw, oars, paddles, a setting pole, a sail, paddle wheels or a water jet.
The bow is what you call the front end of the boat, while the rear end is called the stern. The starboard is the right side of the boat, while the boat's left side is the portside. The boat toilet is called the 'heads'.
If your boat has commodities for living in it, it's either a barge or a houseboat. Pontoon boats serve as support for bridges, with their flat bottoms that can also be used as a dock. Other people call pontoon boats as "party boats". It is constructed of round tubes (called sponsons) that are attached to the outside, bottom edge of a large flat deck. A safety railing would surround the deck and provide protection to everyone aboard. You will either find the helm station on one side of the boat or in the middle of the deck. Pontoon boats may be furnished with lawn furniture, and some deluxe pontoon boats may have upholstered seating, a dinette table, a roof, a cooler, and maybe even a head (toilet).
A recreational boat is used for water sporting activities or other recreational purposes.
Taking Care Of Your Boat
If going fishing, sailing or simply going on a boating trip is your thing, then you must be a boat owner. Never underestimate boating maintenance. Taking good care of your boat could give you years more of boating enjoyment and even save you some cash.
Whenever you use your boat in salt water, make sure you flush the engine afterwards.
The underneath of the boat should be washed to prevent salt buildup.
Wash your boat with soap and water after each time you take it out.
The deck would need a non-skid cleaner to keep it looking great.
The boat should be completely dried after washing.
A boat cover would be needed to cover your boat if not in use.
The sun's rays can cause ultraviolet damage and random stains may appear due to several factors - wax your boat every few months as a precaution against these.
Boat parts and accessories should be checked regularly, and defective parts should be replaced.
A boat cover is a very important accessory. When your boat is not in use, a cover will keep it protected from harsh weather and wearing. You can buy any one of several boat covers and boat tops that can provide optimum protection. Custom boat covers are quite popular, as are other types of protection like canvas boat covers and bimini tops.
The bow is what you call the front end of the boat, while the rear end is called the stern. The starboard is the right side of the boat, while the boat's left side is the portside. The boat toilet is called the 'heads'.
If your boat has commodities for living in it, it's either a barge or a houseboat. Pontoon boats serve as support for bridges, with their flat bottoms that can also be used as a dock. Other people call pontoon boats as "party boats". It is constructed of round tubes (called sponsons) that are attached to the outside, bottom edge of a large flat deck. A safety railing would surround the deck and provide protection to everyone aboard. You will either find the helm station on one side of the boat or in the middle of the deck. Pontoon boats may be furnished with lawn furniture, and some deluxe pontoon boats may have upholstered seating, a dinette table, a roof, a cooler, and maybe even a head (toilet).
A recreational boat is used for water sporting activities or other recreational purposes.
Taking Care Of Your Boat
If going fishing, sailing or simply going on a boating trip is your thing, then you must be a boat owner. Never underestimate boating maintenance. Taking good care of your boat could give you years more of boating enjoyment and even save you some cash.
Whenever you use your boat in salt water, make sure you flush the engine afterwards.
The underneath of the boat should be washed to prevent salt buildup.
Wash your boat with soap and water after each time you take it out.
The deck would need a non-skid cleaner to keep it looking great.
The boat should be completely dried after washing.
A boat cover would be needed to cover your boat if not in use.
The sun's rays can cause ultraviolet damage and random stains may appear due to several factors - wax your boat every few months as a precaution against these.
Boat parts and accessories should be checked regularly, and defective parts should be replaced.
A boat cover is a very important accessory. When your boat is not in use, a cover will keep it protected from harsh weather and wearing. You can buy any one of several boat covers and boat tops that can provide optimum protection. Custom boat covers are quite popular, as are other types of protection like canvas boat covers and bimini tops.
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