In the days of sailing ships, did sailors really pee in their barrels of salt water to make it drinkable?
If sailors did pee in their barrels of sea/salt water, what was the chemical reaction in making the water drinkable? Posted by dc Read More Ø
Can you make sailing fluid from ocean water?
If I were stranded on an desert isle with a bottle of water, a water filter and a syringe, would it be possible or practical for me to make sailing fluid by mixing the freshwater with the salt water to hydrate myself? Posted by bladerman726 Read More Ø
what is best for sailing in: salt water or fresh?
or is it just a question of whatever floats your boat? Posted by annabel m Read More Ø
What information can you give me on operating a boat in the keys?
I live in the north and have a 25′ cruiser and bass boat but have not done any salt water boating. Are the channels and shallows well marked? I plan on Key Largo in Feb. to try to learn the fishing and boating in this area. Posted by maccck Read More Ø
Can a RC Boat be used in a Swimming pool chlorinated with a salt system?
Many manufactures of RC boats say Do not use in salt water. Does this apply to a swimming pool chlorinated with a salt system? The salt is broken down into chlorine. Posted by stanholio13 Read More Ø
What is the best way to protect my aluminum boat while in FL salt water?
18 ft. Lund Aluminum boat non painted bottom. Would it be cheaper to power wash bi- weekly than to apply anti foul paint ? Boat will be in water 2 months Posted by rob p Read More Ø
What is the differance between a salt water sailboat and a freshwater sailboat can they be used in ether?
I am looking to buy a sailboat that I can use in ether salt water or fresh water? Posted by Frank P Read More Ø
What is the average lifespan for Mercruiser exhaust elbows and manifolds?
I have a 2003 Mercruiser 350 Mag MPI that I run in salt water. The engine has around 150 hours. I’m trying to determine when I will need to replace the elbows and / or the manifold. Posted by catanese328 Read More Ø
Can you take a freshwater boat into salt water?
I would like to buy a freshwater boat. I am curious to know if I can take it to the ocean once a year. Would it hurt the cooling system? Would putting it back in fresh water flush the system? Posted by robert o Read More Ø
What kinds of tubes can go airborn when towed behind a ski boat?
Just when tubing for the first time on a Viper II in the salt water tidal Sandy Hook Bay, off of the NJ State Dock in Middletown, NJ We had a blast!!! We found a tube on the internet that is coast guard approved that has an 11 foot wing span that can... Read More
