Tagged: sinking
Smart Boating 193 – Marine Insurance
This show highlights some of the most important sections of a typical boat insurance policy.
Avoiding the “Up Periscope” Command
It’s early in the season, and while many boats have been launched, a large number of them are not being used much due to chilly breezes and cold water temperatures. While most people would not consider this to be a dangerous situation, it really is, particularly to the welfare of the boats. Industry statistics indicate that four times as many boats sink at the dock than underway. There are a variety of reasons for this, but the primary ones are underwater fitting failures and rain/snow. Fitting failures are relatively clear; a fitting designed to keep water out fails, and provides [...]
Smart Boating 22 – Boat Insurance
This show sheds light on the various components of a marine insurance policy and those that boaters should pay closest attention to.
Smart Boating 21 – Salvage
This show focuses on the differences between salvage and towing situations, and the factors to consider when taking action to avoid potentially costly mistakes.