Sterndrive versus Inboard

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With the History Channel’s Hatfields and McCoys getting rave reviews, we thought you’d be interested in some infamous boating feuds. Check them out. Leave your comments below. Remember, “it ain’t a feud without fightin’ words.”

Sterndrive versus Inboard: http://www.boatingmag.com/v-or-not-v

I receive all kinds of queries, requests and pleas for attention. I read them all. Mostly, my delete key gets a workout. But not always.

Late last night, this email from Adon Albanese of Industrial Shape and Form Anmore, British Columbia, hit my inbox.

We recently shot a video of the making of a boat propeller pattern that your reader may find interesting. You are more than welcome to include it on your video section of the site.

I’ve been painting boat bottoms for almost 40 years, 15 of those as a boatyard pro. In that time, I’ve seen bottom paint evolve from simple (but very effective) slap it on glop to complete antifoulant coating systems. No matter. The following tips will help you work neater and more effectively regardless of the coating you apply.

SeaLife DC1400

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Sure, you could put your iPhone in a zipper bag and take great underwater pictures. But we think SeaLife has a better idea. Their new DC1400 Pro Duo features a high-end, high resolution pocket point and shoot camera that you can use topside. But when combined with the included case and lighting assembly it allows for foolproof use down to 200 feet. That's more than most of us need to capture our daughter's first snorkeling trip at the sandbar, or an underwater view of a prized fish about to be released.