Vetus Takes a Step Ahead
August 4, 2021
Backed by its previous experiences with electric marine propulsion, Vetus introduces two new, innovative “e-mobility” products.
Backed by its previous experiences with electric marine propulsion, Vetus introduces two new, innovative “e-mobility” products.
Bow thrusters are not just for bigger boats—today, there’s no reason not to have one on all but the smallest of vessels.
With more new boaters on the water than ever before, many are looking to upgrade their craft with a bow thruster. We shadow the installation of a Vetus-Maxwell thruster to see how painless this project can be.
IThe BOW PRO Thruster: A combination of the renowned electric bow thruster series and the quiet RimDrive.
Ever hear the old saw—even small jobs need to be done right? While the apothegm may not always apply to the lubberly side of life,
Oddly enough, not all onboard drinking-water issues—like poor taste, bad smell, or weird color—arise from the existence of algae and other contaminants in your onboard
Word around the docks these days is that, still, there’s no way to easily bond King Starboard—a poly product popular with today’s boat builders and restorers—either to itself or to other surfaces, whether wood, metal, fiberglass, or whatever.
Large 10- to 12-gauge butt connectors? Much finer wire? Try this trick and keep right on chuggin’.
Forget to wear a long-sleeved shirt when grinding fiberglass? Nix that dust with a lint roller.
Having already done some touch-up painting on board the Betty Jane II, I was planning on doing a bit more using the same paint I’d
Believe it or not, busting rust on stainless steel can be both an easy and satisfying task.
Vibration, galvanic corrosion, calcium buildup—oh my! Why not take a few minutes this coming weekend and give your boat a once-over?
Sometimes, all your self-contained air-conditioner needs is a couple of shots from a common dock hose.
Backed by its previous experiences with electric marine propulsion, Vetus introduces two new, innovative “e-mobility” products.
Bow thrusters are not just for bigger boats—today, there’s no reason not to have one on all but the smallest of vessels.
With more new boaters on the water than ever before, many are looking to upgrade their craft with a bow thruster. We shadow the installation of a Vetus-Maxwell thruster to see how painless this project can be.
IThe BOW PRO Thruster: A combination of the renowned electric bow thruster series and the quiet RimDrive.
Ever hear the old saw—even small jobs need to be done right? While the apothegm may not always apply to the lubberly side of life,
Oddly enough, not all onboard drinking-water issues—like poor taste, bad smell, or weird color—arise from the existence of algae and other contaminants in your onboard
Word around the docks these days is that, still, there’s no way to easily bond King Starboard—a poly product popular with today’s boat builders and restorers—either to itself or to other surfaces, whether wood, metal, fiberglass, or whatever.
Large 10- to 12-gauge butt connectors? Much finer wire? Try this trick and keep right on chuggin’.
Finding a perfect replacement is not often easy.
Forget to wear a long-sleeved shirt when grinding fiberglass? Nix that dust with a lint roller.
Having already done some touch-up painting on board the Betty Jane II, I was planning on doing a bit more using the same paint I’d
That smartphone’s not just for talkin’, ya know.
Believe it or not, busting rust on stainless steel can be both an easy and satisfying task.
Vibration, galvanic corrosion, calcium buildup—oh my! Why not take a few minutes this coming weekend and give your boat a once-over?
Sometimes, all your self-contained air-conditioner needs is a couple of shots from a common dock hose.
