First and foremost, what do I mean by “peeing”? Most motors include a cooling system that uses external water. External water is routed through cooling tunnels before exiting the engine through the “pee hole.” You have witnessed it! The motor appears to be whizzing around everywhere it goes. This keeps the motor cool and prevents …
Gears are an essential part of the vehicle proportion system as they help increase the speed of the model. They also help cars utilize power and energy efficiency. I have been wondering, “Do boats have gears?” If they do, are they like vehicle gears? On the other hand, if they do not have gears, what …
Do you have a small boat that steers to the right every time you let go of the steering? This can be extremely dangerous and terrifying. A boat uses a propeller that is responsible for clockwise or anticlockwise motion.Depending on the type, the propeller’s force can twist the boat on either side, pulling the boat …
Rooster tails usually occur when the propeller shaft is facing upwards. Therefore, the boat is trimmed up too much. Additionally, when the prop rides high in the water, the water comes off its tip; this forms a rooster tail. While writing this post, I also discovered that the faster the boat moves, the taller and …
You can use a bow rail or set two low steps on a floating pier to get an older adult to the boat. Older people need to be treated with caution. They are always delicate. So, if an older person is involved in anything I always do, I always have to be very careful. Traveling …
Navigating around the ocean is one of my best hobbies that I enjoy. Once you have discovered how to operate a boat, it will be your best act anytime you feel you want to do anything to refresh your brain. However, you can enjoy a boat ride but riding it’s the most amazing thing, I …
Quality boat wraps can last five to seven years or more, depending on the use, maintenance, type of vinyl wrap, and exposure to the elements. Summer is here, and if you own a boat, I am sure you can’t wait to get back to the water and explore. The water is calling, and the fish …
To know if your boat motor is locked up, you will need to check the health of every cylinder if compression is enabled. Locked-up doesn’t always mean the crankshaft will turn as usual. Instead, it means it’s immobile. The piston is normally stuck within a cylinder, and that makes it unresponsive to movement. Note that …
A cracked engine block on your boat hinders its performance. So, knowing what to look out for if you suspect such a problem is essential. If you can spot the symptoms of a cracked engine block early, then you can get the necessary solutions. In this post, I tell you about some of the signs …
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Despite taking good care of my boat for several decades, I have noticed that it is starting to look a little ragged after many years on the water, necessitating a fresh coat of paint to give it a new appearance. While deciding on the best paint to use, I questioned if vehicle paint would suffice. …
