If you’re a proud boat owner, you know that owning one can be - how should we put it? - expensive. But while most of us will pay for repairs to our boats when they need it, some brave souls decide to go down the DIY route with disastrous consequences. Boating repair fails are both [...]
If you’re an avid boater, then you know that it can be an expensive hobby. Not only do boats costs tens of thousands of dollars, but you also have to consider all of the equipment costs too. For some people, paying out wads of wash for accessories is a pill too difficult to swallow, and [...]
One of the most important accessories to purchase for your boating hobby is a radio. Your phone likely isn’t going to work as effectively or even at all if you’re out at sea, and a radio is the most common form of communication available to boats out on the water. Whether it’s to contact other [...]
Here’s a grim statistic for you. In 2017, the Coast Guard’s annual report revealed that there were 658 deaths due to recreational boating accidents. Of these deaths, 76% drowned and 84% were not wearing life jackets. Inflatable life jackets, also known as personal flotation devices have been around for years. Indeed, the first ever life [...]
Does your boat have the right type of anchor? There is a huge range of different options out there on the market today, and getting the right style of anchor is essential if you are on the search for a new one. In this brief guide, we’re going to help point you in the right [...]
Everyone knows someone like my friend Doug. Doug is a good guy. He’s kind, gentle, and surprisingly funny - though I often suspect half his humor isn’t quite as deliberate as he might pretend. He’s the kind of guy you can turn to in a pinch; he’ll drop everything to support you, and always seems [...]
During the last fifty years, technology has drastically improved marine supplies in many different ways. Sailing on the open waves is safer than it ever way in the past thanks to these innovations and boat owners no longer have to work as hard as they once did. Considering that, this article will draw your attention [...]
Crab season is upon us and there are crab pots and then there are crab pots! Depending on what type of crab you want to catch will determine the crab pot set up you need. Using the right crab pot will increase your performance rate and its ability to retain. Spanner Crabs: **Spanner Crabs throughout [...]
Summer is almost here and that means your boat requires annual preparation and cleaning projects that are necessary to help prevent problems that could keep your boat off the water. Fuel SystemInspect the fuel system for leaks or damage and be sure to pay special attention to fuel hoses, connections and tank surfaces.Evidence of a [...]
Over the past few months STS Marine has been busy with a project boat, a Noosa Cat. The condition this boat came to us was rather poor but still able to be revived. We had the osmosis cut out first and then antifouled by Boat Control, with the gelcoat brushed and polished as well. The [...]
