To shift or not?

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Installing a two-speed transmission in boats should depend on the type of boat that needs improvement. However, if a boat is a typical pleasure boat that has the proper ratio single-speed transmission and a well-matched propeller, changing into a two-speed transmission would not be advisable.

author: Dawson, Dudley
Usage, Ships, Marine equipment, Marine machinery, Marine transmissions

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Towers of power

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Fishing boat towers are essential for fishermen. That is why boatbuilder Viking Yachts equips approximately 50% of its boats with full towers. A variety of towers are offered by several tower builders like Ft. Lauderdale, FL-based PipeWelders and Costa Mesa, CA-based C-Fab.

author: Dawson, Dudley
Product information, Fishing boats, Fishing vessels

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Heal thyself: what you can do when there's no doctor in the house

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It is essential to have on board a correctly stocked medical kit before starting off on a voyage. Specialist suppliers cater for the specific needs of boaters and offer a wide range of equipment, including first-aid kits and emergency physician assistance via satellite.

author: Dawson, Dudley
First aid in illness and injury, First aid, Sailing

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subjects list: Boating industry, Equipment and supplies
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