How to retrieve a boat – Phuket Style

December 6, 2017 / Brendon Grieve / Boating News, Boating Tips

A recent trip to Phuket revealed just how to retrieve a boat from the bay where facilities are limited and, well….rules and OH&S just doesn’t apply!

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The secrets of towing a large tender revealed

June 3, 2017 / Brendon Grieve / Boating Tips

Boating Tips – Towing a large tender Discover the secrets to towing your tender without it fishtailing along behind you or sliding precariously along sideways down your V-wash.

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When trouble shooting on boats you really do need to think outside the square

January 18, 2016 / Brendon Grieve / Boating Tips, Generator Trouble Shooting

Yesterday I had a call from a boat owner moored at Rottnest on his Riviera 48 who was encountering a genset issue. Of course the modern boat relies heavily on the generator to power many onboard systems including recharging the batteries. In this instance the genset had been running perfectly. He had shut it down soon after […]

Dishwasher drawer maintenance tips

October 1, 2015 / Brendon Grieve / Boating Tips

In my opinion one of the best options you can fit to a modern boat is a dishwasher drawer. They are quick, quiet and use less water than washing the dishes manually. However, if you don’t use the dishwasher regularly, the rotor which pumps the water through the system can seize up. Click here to view […]