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

How to protect a camera when taking sailing shots from sea water?

June 21, 2009 | Boats & Boating  

What can I do to protect a camera - is camera/lense choice different? No - I mean an expensive camera - i.e. to take professional shots but protect equipment from spray, etc Posted by Saucy B Foxilicious  Read More Ø

What metal might you fasten to the hull of an aluminium boat to give it cathodic protection in sea water?

October 6, 2008 | Boats & Boating  

Name two metals that you would not use. Explain your choices. Posted by pinkinz  Read More Ø

How do you winterize a boat waste system that sucks water in?

September 13, 2008 | Boats & Boating  

My boat sucks sea water into the head when manually pumped. I know I need to pour the pink stuff down the head, but how do you winterize the line coming from the sea water input to the head? Do I need to disconnect the line. Posted by Dean N  Read More Ø

How much does a small sea plane cost?

August 17, 2007 | Aircraft  

I’m interested in a small (4-seater?), used sea plane for salt water use. How much should I expect to pay for one of these. Best answer will have links and maybe even pictures to back up their response/suggestion. Posted by andalucia  Read More Ø