Our sense of time becomes less reliable when we are deeply engaged in an activity or completely absorbed in wh… 続きを読む Gear Philosophy at Sea: Wristwatches ★ How Accurate Time Helps You Decide Your Next Move
カテゴリー: Boating
What Makes a Good Boat for Beginners? ★ Choosing One That Keeps Up with Your Changing Interests
Buying your first boat presents a particular challenge. Before owning a boat, you may not yet know what you wi… 続きを読む What Makes a Good Boat for Beginners? ★ Choosing One That Keeps Up with Your Changing Interests
Why Do Some Boats Have Reverse-Raked Windshields? ★ Benefits, Drawbacks, and Design Priorities
On cars and many sport boats, the windshield slopes backward, with its upper edge positioned farther aft than … 続きを読む Why Do Some Boats Have Reverse-Raked Windshields? ★ Benefits, Drawbacks, and Design Priorities
Flybridge Boats: Pros and Cons ★ What to Consider Before Buying
Introduction | Does a Flybridge Suit Your Boating Style? Whenever I see a flybridge boat at a marina, I find m… 続きを読む Flybridge Boats: Pros and Cons ★ What to Consider Before Buying
Why Are Used Boats So Cheap? ★ Before You Celebrate a “Bargain Find”…
When you start looking at used boats, you sometimes come across one that seems unbelievably cheap. A boat that… 続きを読む Why Are Used Boats So Cheap? ★ Before You Celebrate a “Bargain Find”…
Owning a Pleasure Boat Just to Catch Fish Doesn’t Pay My Take★
Chapter 1: The Idea of Owning a Boat to Catch Fish If you enjoy fishing, it is only natural to imagine taking … 続きを読む Owning a Pleasure Boat Just to Catch Fish Doesn’t Pay My Take★
How an Industry Grew Around Boats With Wheels in New Zealand ★ StabiX, Sealegs and the Amphibious-Boat Ecosystem
Introduction | A Boat With Wheels There is a New Zealand boat manufacturer called StabiX. When you first see o… 続きを読む How an Industry Grew Around Boats With Wheels in New Zealand ★ StabiX, Sealegs and the Amphibious-Boat Ecosystem
なぜ「車輪のついた船」はニュージーランドで産業になったのか？ ☆ StabiXとSealegsから見える産業の生まれ方
はじめに｜船から車輪が生えている ニュージーランドに、StabiXというボートメーカーがあります。 この船を初めて見ると、まず目に入るのは船体ではありません。 車輪です。 艇体から大きな車輪を下ろし、そのまま浜を走って海… 続きを読む なぜ「車輪のついた船」はニュージーランドで産業になったのか？ ☆ StabiXとSealegsから見える産業の生まれ方
Choosing Your First Boat ★ Monohull vs. Catamaran — Pros and Cons
Introduction: Don’t Overlook Catamarans When choosing a boat—whether a powerboat or a sailboat—one of the firs… 続きを読む Choosing Your First Boat ★ Monohull vs. Catamaran — Pros and Cons
Pleasure Boat Fuel Economy and Cruising Speed ★ How I Find Efficient Cruising Speeds and Choose Between Them
When I am cruising and looking for a fuel-efficient speed, I do not use engine RPM to decide how fast to run. … 続きを読む Pleasure Boat Fuel Economy and Cruising Speed ★ How I Find Efficient Cruising Speeds and Choose Between Them