Dos and Don’ts for Underwater Search & Recovery Summer is officially here, and Christmas is just around the corner! Which means there is no better time to go out and enjoy the water. While you are in the water, it’s always important to keep any pockets you have zipped up at all times. There’s …
When Should I do an Underwater Sacrificial Anodes Replacement? First of all, what are sacrificial anodes? And how does it work? What are Sacrificial Anodes? Sacrificial anodes are a highly active metal that is used to prevent a less active material surface from corroding. Sacrificial anodes are created from a metal alloy …
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DIY Tips for an Underwater Hull Clean: Part Two In this blog, we are going to talk about how to clean your running gear with your diving equipment. Assuming you’ve completed antifoul properly, running gear often has more growth than your hull. Most of the time you will find barnacles on your props …
DIY Tips for an Underwater Hull Clean: Part One First and foremost, it’s important to wear personal protective equipment (PPE). To protect yourself from the underwater elements you need a wetsuit and a mask. As a guide for local Queenslanders, a 3mm wetsuit is enough for up to 2 hours in the water …
Why Do I Need an Underwater Hull Clean & What Are The Benefits? Reduces Fuel Consumption Justin, a Captain of a 258ft American superyacht, told our team that a dirty hull will cost them an extra 30% of fuel – this is hundreds of thousands of litres. Owners of a motor cruiser boat …
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