Made of a heavy 12.5oz 65% polyester/ 35% cotton blend. Centurion boat covers provide outstanding protection and strength. Treated for resistance to mildew stains and UV rays. Centurion blended cotton canvas also offers superior water repellency. These tough trailerable covers have sewn-in elastic cord along the entire hem line for a snug tight fit. Feature [...]

Wind and waves will bounce your expensive boat against the dock, and bumpers alone do not offer sufficient protection. Mooring Whips are a practical and effective solution to rough- water woes. Made of the highest quality fiberglass that is totally unaffected by temperature extremes, these whips serve as a spring to hold your rig away [...]

Wind and waves will bounce your expensive boat against the dock, and bumpers alone do not offer sufficient protection. Mooring Whips are a practical and effective solution to rough- water woes. Made of the highest quality fiberglass that is totally unaffected by temperature extremes, these whips serve as a spring to hold your rig away [...]

Hydraulic trim tabs are known for power, precision and durability. Bennett Standard Trim Tabs fit boats from 15′-38′ . Using the helm control, you can adjust the trim tabs individually or together to create the perfect cruising attitude. Increase speed, fuel economy, smooth a rough ride and get on plane faster. Precise adjustments to boat [...]

Excuses for not sailing, and reasons for lack of participation in regattas are topics discussed elsewhere in the nautical blogosphere. We can add our excuse, courtesy in part of one of the world's largest shipping services.

I've not sailed much this summer. That's in spite of spending almost every weekend at the marina and being involved in all sorts of sailing-related projects, and having a small flotilla or herd of boats. Yet, except for a bit of time on Sunfish dinghies and on kayaks, I've not been on the water in several weeks. What gives?

Partly, we've been busy with other projects, such as working on the marina. And, our MacGregor trailer-cruiser has been down in the mast up lot at Elephant Butte and still needs a bit more work and clean-up preparatory to sale.  read more »

Hydraulic trim tabs are known for power, precision and durability. Bennett Standard Trim Tabs fit boats from 15′-38′ . Using the helm control, you can adjust the trim tabs individually or together to create the perfect cruising attitude. Increase speed, fuel economy, smooth a rough ride and get on plane faster. Precise adjustments to boat [...]

The deck boat manufacturers have designed an innovative craft that's fast, offers maneuverability, and with its V-bottom hull able to skim the waves in a similar way to that of a Bowrider. Ideal for use in protected waters, such as bays and lakes. Deck boats are constructed with a catamaran or cathedral hull with an fiberglass molded hull in most cases although some manufacturers produce aluminum models, such as the Suncrusier deck boats.

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Wind and waves will bounce your expensive boat against the dock, and bumpers alone do not offer sufficient protection. Mooring Whips are a practical and effective solution to rough- water woes. Made of the highest quality fiberglass that is totally unaffected by temperature extremes, these whips serve as a spring to hold your rig away [...]

Fiberglass boats are great, inexpensive watercraft with long-lasting durability. They are also easy to care for and come in many shapes, sizes and designs capable of fitting the needs of any boater. In fact, with so many options to choose from, the biggest problem with fiberglass boats is determining what to look for.