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Safe Irish Motor Boating

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Tips for Cleaning Your Boat

Posted by Jenn Perry on

No matter what kind of boat you run – with increasing fuel costs and optimum performance always a good thing, it literally pays to keep your bottom clean. This means not only the main hull, but your foils (rudders, keels, skegs) and running gear (props, shafts, struts). In fact the hardest parts to keep clean are the most important: propellers and rudders. Usually these are bare metal, but even if painted they are susceptible to fouling. Any significant hard growth on a propeller will have a big, bad effect on a boat’s performance. So those barnacles get top priority. It's...

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Types of Fishing Boats

Posted by Jenn Perry on

You love to fish but are not sure the difference between the available boat types? We've compiled a list of common boats used for fishing. All-Purpose Fishing Boats Built for versatility, these boats can be used in both salt water and freshwater. They are designed to navigate many different types of waterways so you can pursue many different species of fish. Aluminum Fishing Boats Small lightweight and, durable trailer boats made of aluminum are most often used for freshwater fishing. Generally very simple craft, featuring riveted or welded aluminum hulls and bench seating, they can be operated in fish-friendly places...

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Welcome to Marine Power!

Posted by Dan Mee on

This Shop was created as a solution to assist those who do not know what they may need "Let me explain". I took on a project to refurbish a 37ft Steel cruiser. When it came time for me to upgrade handling I decided to install a bow thruster. I had no idea what I would need and what would be required fro the size ship i needed.  So... I hit the old interweb and found loads of variances in products and prices. During my research, I came across Max Power and in no time at all I decided they had the...

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