In the days of sailing ships, did sailors really pee in their barrels of salt water to make it drinkable?

July 9, 2009 | Boats & Boating  

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?

June 5, 2009 | Boats & Boating  

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?

May 20, 2009 | Boats & Boating  

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?

March 7, 2009 | Boats & Boating  

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?

January 13, 2009 | Boats & Boating  

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?

January 1, 2009 | Boats & Boating  

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?

December 11, 2008 | Boats & Boating  

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?

November 5, 2008 | Maintenance & Repairs  

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?

October 21, 2008 | Boats & Boating  

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?

September 1, 2008 | Boats & Boating  

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

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