Catamaran Maintenance

SAILDRIVE MAINTENANCE

Saildrives are quickly replacing conventional transmissions and propeller shafts, but along with their benefits come some important maintenance considerations.

INSPECTING THE TRAMPOLINE

Before you head out on the water, take a close look at this crucial area of any catamaran to keep it safe and functional.

EIGHT GREAT REASONS TO BUY A USED CATAMARAN

There are 8 great reasons to get a used cat instead of a new one!

REDUCING YOUR ELECTRICAL DEMAND

Reducing your electrical demand has alot to do with making intelligent choices about appliances and how you use them…

BOTTOM PAINT GUIDE PART 1: ANTI-FOULING PAINT AND THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT

It is up to the individual boat owner to be aware of the impact his or her activities have on the environment. If we are careful, commercial and pleasure boaters should be able to enjoy the beauty of the world’s oceans and its denizens without destroying them.

BOTTOM PAINT GUIDE PART 2: DOES THE TYPE OF BOATING YOU DO AFFECT YOUR BOTTOM PAINT DECISION

Paint manufacturers are continually developing less toxic anti-fouling paints, it is always beneficial to research these options…

BOTTOM PAINT GUIDE PART 3: HOW TO CHOOSE ANTIFOULING PAINT

So what is the best anti-fouling paint for your boat?

BOTTOM PAINT GUIDE PART 4: REMOVING OLD BOTTOM PAINT

As with any painting project, the most crucial part of the job is preparation…

BOTTOM PAINT GUIDE PART 5: APPLYING YOUR BOTTOM PAINT

Now that the bottom of your boat is prepped and ready to go, you have to make a decision ~ will you apply the paint yourself or will you pay a boatyard to do it?

BOTTOM PAINT GUIDE 6: CARING FOR THE BOTTOM OF YOUR BOAT

Maintaining bottom paint…

CLEANING YOUR BOAT WITH NATURAL PRODUCTS

Going green…

MAINTAINING YOUR BRIGHTWORK BY OILING YOUR TEAK

When it comes to cosmetics, a vessel’s woodwork can have a huge impact…

WAYS YOU CAN RECOGNIZE PAINT DETERIORATION AND HOW TO GET A HEAD START ON PREP WORK

As with anything worth doing, preparation is the key to a job well done…

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A BOATYARD

Before making a commitment, talk to other boaters who have hauled their boats out at the yard. Do a walk-through of the yard, meet the people and check out what kind of work is being done.