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Your  Seacock  Specialists Caution That Boats Can Sink Even If Something Bad Doesn't Happen   Raritan Engineering your  seacocks  professionals would like to share with you these topics we thought would be of interest to you this month regarding how to keep your boat from sinking while its docked. A boat shouldn’t sink ­unless something ­really bad happens, right? Your seacock analysts know that a high-speed collision, a fiery fuel explosion, a ­direct strike by lightning — these events ­certainly can sink a boat.  Studies of insurance claims by BoatU.S. back this up, showing that more than two-thirds of recreational-boat sinkings happen at the dock or on a mooring. BoatU.S. further ­estimates that only 35 percent of such sinkings are out of an owner’s hands. The (Not Always) Mighty Bilge Pump A bilge pump can really save the day in the event of an unexpected gusher, and it’s great for cleaning up the condensation and other unav...

Your Seacocks Suppliers Share How to Handle These New Rule Changes Raritan Engineering your  seacocks  manufacturers would like to share with you these topics we thought would be of interest to you this month regarding how to cope with racing rule changes. Your seacocks distributors talk about how World Sailing has changed the criterion for deciding whether extended close covering violates Rule 2. ● World Sailing held its annual conference in Mexico in November 2017 with a week of meetings involving several hundred delegates from all prominent sailing countries. There were many proposals to modify the racing rules discussed and voted upon, and for the most part, proposals that were accepted will not take effect until January 1, 2021, when the next revision of The Racing Rules of Sailing is published.  Four changes for 2018 clearly fix the problem U.S. Sailing identified. The changes also establish a clear process to be followed whenever the protest commit...

Your Seacocks Specialists Share Ideas on How to Maintain Marine Electronics Raritan Engineering your  seacocks  distributors would like to share with you these topics we thought would be of interest to you this month regarding the importance of marine electronics maintenance. Your seacocks suppliers talk about how the pace of technology can render new electronics obsolete in months. Yet few boaters upgrade on such a time scale, opting to get the longest possible life from their electronics. When is it time to upgrade? Here are four signs. 1 - Touch Point Touchscreens are faster and easier to use than old-fashioned push-button systems. The speed of access also translates to greater safety, letting you keep your eyes on the water ahead, as well as ­quickly access information.  2 - Forget Repairs If a piece of old electronics breaks down, don’t even think about getting it repaired. Outdated electronics might be repairable. But you’re throwing good money agai...

Your Seacocks Manufacturers Share Amazing Tips On How to Win That Crucial Race Raritan Engineering your  seacocks  professionals would like to share with you these topics we thought would be of interest to you this month regarding the many ways to win a race. I had one of the best high school sailing coaches in the country and one of the best college coaches, but boy, did they ever approach the start of practice differently. Your seacocks distributors talk about how my high school coach placed our names on the board in order of where we currently stood on the team. My college coach intentionally put us in random order on the board.  We often hear about “fear of failure,” but it’s seldom we hear about its equally evil twin, “fear of success.” The anticipation of screwing up the lead you’ve achieved can create a whirlwind of thoughts that are unrelated to sailing smart and fast. er events? What will people say? Do I really deserve this?” Thoughts related to t...

Your  Seacocks  Specialists Caution That Boats Can Sink Even If Something Bad Doesn't Happen   Raritan Engineering your  seacocks  professionals would like to share with you these topics we thought would be of interest to you this month regarding how to keep your boat from sinking while its docked. A boat shouldn’t sink ­unless something ­really bad happens, right? Your seacocks analysts know that a high-speed collision, a fiery fuel explosion, a ­direct strike by lightning — these events ­certainly can sink a boat.  Studies of insurance claims by BoatU.S. back this up, showing that more than two-thirds of recreational-boat sinkings happen at the dock or on a mooring. BoatU.S. further ­estimates that only 35 percent of such sinkings are out of an owner’s hands. The (Not Always) Mighty Bilge Pump A bilge pump can really save the day in the event of an unexpected gusher, and it’s great for cleaning up the condensation and other unavoid...

by  Raritan-Engineering  -  February 22, 2017 Your TruDesign Specialists Discusses the Great Potential in Handicapped Racing Raritan Engineering your  TruDesign  analysts would like to share with you these topics we thought would be of interest to you this month regarding how disabilities don’t stop sailing lovers. Your TruDesign experts know that the greatest area of growth potential in the sport is handicap racing. Unlike one design classes, which are limited to only the boats made of each type, handicap racing can include all keel boat types. Better yet, since boats became made of fiberglass, they seemingly last forever. So if there is an interest to get boats on the race course, the mission then is to have events that encourage participation. Your marine parts for sale professionals feel that people need to feel like the racing is fair, and the level of competition meets their level of investment. And of course, it should be fun too. ...

by  Raritan-Engineering  -  February 22, 2017 Your Seacocks Professionals Help You Use Your Sailing Skills in Everyday Life Situations  Raritan Engineering Company your  seacocks  analysts would like to share with you these topics we thought would be of interest to you this month regarding how sailors are just good at everyday things. Your seacocks experts understand that you’re winning at this life thing. You’re well-traveled. You have strong opinions on the meat industry and an arsenal of impressive life hacks you picked up while backpacking in Burma.  But there’s always someone out there that’s cooler than you. Like sailors. You’ll never be as cool as a sailor. Here are nine everyday things they’d crush you at without even trying. 1. Parallel parking I know, I know. You’re great at parallel parking. You should be the president of it. The words three-point turn don’t even exist in your vocabulary. But you’re an amateur.  ...

Seacocks Experts Encourage You to Know Your Knots by  Raritan-Engineering  -  January 30, 2017   Raritan Engineering Company your  seacocks  analysts would like to share with you these topics we thought would be of interest to you this month regarding why you should know your knots.  Your seacocks experts know that I can tie a bowline around my waist with one hand. Either hand, in fact. Which is why I’m drinking Chuck Larson’s beer right now. Chuck bet me the case of Rhinelander shorties he had on the seat of his truck that I could not perform this trick, in one try, with my left hand.  It was the taut-line hitch that helped me score Chuck’s beer. The sun finally came out while we were trolling in his Yar-Craft for walleye and so it seemed to me an appropriate time to deploy the sun top, but Chuck just muttered, “It’s broke.” The adjustable nylon straps that secure the aft top bow to the gunwales were missing. Those straps hold ...