Apr
28
All boating magazines save 20-30%. Read the rest of this entry »
- Ensure the hull is thoroughly prepared by power sanding, then pressure wash to remove dust.
- Check the weather forecast to ensure you will have fine, warm weather for the whole application job.
- Have a gang of at least two people, one to do the rollering and one to mix and clean up and also assist in applying the material. Read the rest of this entry »
VHF communication at sea is often hindered by the struggle to be heard above the noise of the wind. The new ICOM IC-M35 features a smart new function called Clear Audio Boost.
Constantly measured ambient sound pressure means the IC-M35 can boost the incoming or outgoing transmission whenever the background noise level reaches enough volume to warrant it There is a manual override in the form of a button labelled simple “Loud”, that switches everything to full volume, while the standard microphone cancels unwanted noise as well.
The radio is buoyant and waterproof to IPX7 (1m for 30 mins) and , depending on how much power is required, there is an the option to transmit from 1W to 6W. It’s powered by a lithium-ion battery, and a hands-free kit is also available. Read the rest of this entry »
Mar
3
Take the time to give your rig a proper check.
- Check forstay and backstay toggles, clevis pins and plit pins for security
- Check all tang bolts T-bar and shroud terminal backing plates for wear and possible cracking, ensuring the fastenings are secure Read the rest of this entry »
Jan
11
Offshore sailors who carry either an on-vessel EPIRB or a transportable Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) are reminded that from end January 2009 the 121.2/243 MHz waveband ceases to be monitored as an alert frequency.
After this date, beacons transmitting on this frequency will only be used for localised homing, so for the most part they are redundant. Read the rest of this entry »