Boating Tips & Tricks by R Marine Jones
Useful videos that help you identify and fix common problems plus handy techniques to make your boating life easier.
Have you ever noticed your steering to be a bit “notchy” when turning or a lack of responsiveness from the helm? This could be as simple lack of Hydraulic Fluid or it could be from a leak elsewhere in the steering system. Join Sharm as he shows you how to do it and what to check.
Launching and retrieving your dinghy can be done by one person safely. It’s just a matter of setting up your quick release for launching or your quick hook to the lifting ring for retrieval. You’ll be able to do it from the deck of your boat with no climbing up or down the side of your boat.
Fender Knots, there’s a lot of variation out there. If you are looking for a reliable way to tie them on your pop up cleat or on the railing then watch Sharm as he takes you through a couple of ways to tie them including putting a slip in the classic clove hitch.
Volvo IPS Drive – How to check the oil in an IPS Drive
Engine Room Checks – Looking for reliability out of your boat and wanting to avoid issues? An engine room check is an essential step to ensure happy and safe boating.
Rafting up is loads fun, watch Ben show you how to prepare your boat, how to approach the boat you are rafting to and how to tie up to that boat in a safe and simple way. Check out our luxury yacht raft up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnyZxcm38FY
“Simple Tie-Up for Two” – When one person is at the helm and there is only one other person to handle the lines, you need a simple method to secure your boat when berthing. Watch Sharm as he shows you how to set your lines quickly to stop your boat moving forward and backwards in the berth, then it’s as simple as attaching the bow-line for a fast temporary tie up. This setup will allow the person on the helm to leave the control station to help you finish putting on the midships lines and adjust or add fenders if needed.
What causes the anchor chain to slip through the windlass? Sharm takes a quick look at what causes it and how to do a simple adjustment to stop the chain from running out when you don’t want it to.
Teak is a beautiful addition to any boat and it requires some looking after. Ben shows us how to do a two-step process to clean and restore the colour to your teak.
Engine Oil Checks
It’s a simple one that needs to be done regularly. We’re big fans of doing it each time you return from a trip out on your boat. That way if anything needs attention, you have time to sort it out before your next outing.
LEAKY HATCH?
Does your deck hatch leak every time there’s water on it? Often the solution is an easy one, Sharm shows us a couple of simple checks that may solve your problem.
Has your generator failed when you are miles from help? It could be overheating because it’s not getting enough water. Sharm shows you how to check and change the impeller at anchor with the tools you have onboard and get you going again until you get back to shore and get it checked out properly.
Have you seen the number of ways that people tie a line on a cleat?The Cleat Hitch relies on friction to work effectively. If you tie it the right way you will find it easy to undo when you need to in a hurry. Watch Ben show you a couple of tricks to make sure you are doing it the right way for recreational vessels.
Sometimes the Gel Coat on your boat gets damaged, it’s the protective layer that is worth looking after. This video shows the ins and outs of repairing your Gel Coat.
Have you ever gone to retrieve your anchor and all you get is a clicking noise? Watch this video to see the solution to a common problem
