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29th March 2016

Learning the ropes: A brief history of cables, ropes and lines

With advances in modern technology many essential pieces of sailing and boating equipment have evolved into unrecognisable replacements; from simple upgrades in shipbuilding materials like timber to f...

24th March 2016

Marine corrosion and sacrificial anodes

The bane of a boatman’s life is the inevitable natural occurrence of corrosion to the drive, hull and other exposed metal parts of a vessel (including props, rudder stock and skin fittings). The scien...

18th March 2016

How to choose and use radar for your boat

An essential addition to any boats electronic navigation system, radar has been around for over a hundred years but what is it, how do you choose the right one and, more importantly, how do you use it...

6th March 2016

Caterpillar Marine Engines story

With an exceptional worldwide reputation for their endurance, reliability and high-quality engineering, Caterpillar Marine Engines are perhaps the number one choice in marine propulsion. Their main en...

7th August 2015

Trawl doors, steel fabrication and repair

Pukka trawl doors and A1 fabricationManufacturer and supplier direct of the Pukka Trawl Doors. Available in Light/Medium and Heavy Duty construction for fishing on all types of ground. For fishing on...

14th January 2013

Crayfishing in Western Australia

02:00am, 7th January, 2013, heading out cray fishing - warm fleece, socks, boots, long sleeve shirt, sandwiches - all packed. Except the temperature is 24C?? Must be in Western Australia. Actually in...

28th August 2012

Salmon Bag Net Fishery in Cuil Bay, NW Scotland

Sandy MacLachlan has been fishing for salmon in Loch Linnhe NW Scotland since he left school, using the set bag net style fishery. Sandy's father and his relatives before him have been involved in thi...