Florian, Author at Practical Boating https://practical-boating.com/author/flomys/ Take care of your boat, yourself Tue, 19 Oct 2021 20:59:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.5 https://practical-boating.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/practical-baoting-logo.png Florian, Author at Practical Boating https://practical-boating.com/author/flomys/ 32 32 Need gelcoat repair? Learn how to do it yourself https://practical-boating.com/need-gelcoat-repair-learn-how-to-do-it-yourself/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=need-gelcoat-repair-learn-how-to-do-it-yourself https://practical-boating.com/need-gelcoat-repair-learn-how-to-do-it-yourself/#respond Fri, 29 Jan 2021 21:41:05 +0000 https://practical-boating.com/?p=28912 You can easily do a gelcoat repair yourself thanks to my advice belowDo you own a fiberglass boat? Sooner or later you will end up having a gelcoat repair to do.It could be a failed maneuver, a heavy object dropped on the deck, or a hole drilled in the wrong place. You can usually repair […]

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]]> https://practical-boating.com/need-gelcoat-repair-learn-how-to-do-it-yourself/feed/ 0 10 Single engine boat docking tips https://practical-boating.com/10-single-engine-boat-docking-tips/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=10-single-engine-boat-docking-tips https://practical-boating.com/10-single-engine-boat-docking-tips/#respond Fri, 12 Oct 2018 06:35:45 +0000 http://masteryachtservices.com/?p=948 10 tips for port maneuvers with a single motor boat If you have had a boat for some time there is a good chance that you have already hit another boat or a dock at least once. These tips may seem basic for some but a good reminder to succeed in your port maneuvering never […]

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]]> https://practical-boating.com/10-single-engine-boat-docking-tips/feed/ 0 How to get your boat ready for the summer: a practical guide https://practical-boating.com/get-boat-ready-french-riviera-cannes-antibes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=get-boat-ready-french-riviera-cannes-antibes https://practical-boating.com/get-boat-ready-french-riviera-cannes-antibes/#respond Sat, 23 Jun 2018 06:00:35 +0000 https://masteryachtservices.fr/?p=2907 How to get your boat ready for the summer: a practical guide After winterizing your boat to protect it from the weather, it is high time to prepare your boat to enjoy the beautiful season. A good preparation of the boat for the summer not only allows you to enjoy your trips at sea but […]

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]]> https://practical-boating.com/get-boat-ready-french-riviera-cannes-antibes/feed/ 0 Introduction to basic boat engine maintenance and operation https://practical-boating.com/introduction-to-basic-boat-engine-maintenance-and-operation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=introduction-to-basic-boat-engine-maintenance-and-operation https://practical-boating.com/introduction-to-basic-boat-engine-maintenance-and-operation/#respond Sat, 09 Jun 2018 04:35:42 +0000 http://masteryachtservices.com/?p=750 Introduction to basic boat engine maintenance and operation The boat engine maintenance is an important element that can preserve it against the wear of time and the environment in which it is located. Good daily use ensures a longer service life, lower fuel consumption and optimal operation. The heart of your boat is its engine, […]

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]]> https://practical-boating.com/introduction-to-basic-boat-engine-maintenance-and-operation/feed/ 0 3 good reasons to apply a boat protection wax https://practical-boating.com/3-reasons-apply-boat-protection-wax/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3-reasons-apply-boat-protection-wax https://practical-boating.com/3-reasons-apply-boat-protection-wax/#respond Wed, 30 May 2018 05:24:29 +0000 http://masteryachtservices.fr/?p=2411 3 good reasons to apply boat protection wax In contact with the natural elements your boat is subject to important constraints requiring a regular maintenance. Boat cleaning is one of the main tasks to be done to keep it looking good There are many steps to ensure a thorough cleaning. The boat protection wax is […]

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]]> https://practical-boating.com/3-reasons-apply-boat-protection-wax/feed/ 0 10 boat safety equipment checks to be done https://practical-boating.com/10-boat-safety-equipment-checks-done/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=10-boat-safety-equipment-checks-done https://practical-boating.com/10-boat-safety-equipment-checks-done/#comments Mon, 15 Jan 2018 13:00:11 +0000 http://masteryachtservices.fr/?p=872 The beginning of the year is a good time to inspect your boat safety equipment For many boaters, the month of January is a quiet period in terms of use of the boat, making it a great month to inspect and update boat safety equipment. Whether you’ve put the boat down for wintering or not, […]

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]]> https://practical-boating.com/10-boat-safety-equipment-checks-done/feed/ 1 Protecting your boat: 3 tips to cover your boat for the winter https://practical-boating.com/protecting-your-boat-3-tips-to-cover-your-boat-for-the-winter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=protecting-your-boat-3-tips-to-cover-your-boat-for-the-winter https://practical-boating.com/protecting-your-boat-3-tips-to-cover-your-boat-for-the-winter/#respond Fri, 08 Dec 2017 05:43:18 +0000 http://masteryachtservices.fr/?p=787 Protect your boat properly with a tarp or cover for the winter Follow the tips below to protect your boat and make sure your boat cover, if not custom made by your upholsterer fits well. Buy a little more expensive but take a pretty thick tarpaulin anyway. Whether your boat is on trailer or in […]

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]]> https://practical-boating.com/protecting-your-boat-3-tips-to-cover-your-boat-for-the-winter/feed/ 0 Bilge cleaning : how to make it easy https://practical-boating.com/bilge-cleaning-boat-maintenance-french-riviera/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bilge-cleaning-boat-maintenance-french-riviera https://practical-boating.com/bilge-cleaning-boat-maintenance-french-riviera/#respond Thu, 23 Nov 2017 06:53:31 +0000 http://masteryachtservices.fr/?p=746 The bilge cleaning is a job that is not very pleasant, the first tip for you to make it easy is to contact us to do the job:) If you have the time and the desire to do it, follow our advices below. Bilge cleaning When you take full advantage of your boat in the […]

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]]> https://practical-boating.com/bilge-cleaning-boat-maintenance-french-riviera/feed/ 0 Anchoring : How to drop the anchor the right way https://practical-boating.com/anchoring-how-to-drop-the-anchor-the-right-way/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=anchoring-how-to-drop-the-anchor-the-right-way https://practical-boating.com/anchoring-how-to-drop-the-anchor-the-right-way/#respond Wed, 15 Nov 2017 16:41:10 +0000 http://masteryachtservices.fr/?p=734 Anchoring : How to drop the anchor the right way THERE IS A GREAT DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DROPPING THE ANCHOR OVER THE SIDE FOR A QUICK DIVE AND ANCHORING A BOAT FOR THE NIGHT. THIS IS ONE OF THE FIRST THINGS YOU LEARN IN MARITIME NAVIGATION. THIS IS A FAST OVERVIEW OF BASIC BUT IMPORTANT ANCHOR […]

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]]> https://practical-boating.com/anchoring-how-to-drop-the-anchor-the-right-way/feed/ 0 6 quick and easy tips to winterize your sails https://practical-boating.com/6-quick-and-easy-tips-to-winterize-your-sails/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=6-quick-and-easy-tips-to-winterize-your-sails https://practical-boating.com/6-quick-and-easy-tips-to-winterize-your-sails/#respond Mon, 09 Oct 2017 15:09:06 +0000 http://masteryachtservices.fr/?p=661 6 quick and easy tips for winterizing sails The end of the season has arrived, you have sailed a lot and it is time to prepare the winterizing of your boat. Among these procedures, it is necessary to winterize its sails, its dear sails (in our heart but not so much for the purse). Do […]

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