Marine support services news

Marine Support Services has a wealth of skills and knowledge within the ranks of its staff. Below are a range of articles, some useful and practical tips and some amusing anecdotes for you to enjoy.

31/08/06 ENGINE CHECKLISTS

We have put together a few simple checks to help you make the most of you boating and minimise those annoying little problems that can ruin a day out on the water...
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25/08/06 CHARTERING YACHTS – a personal view 

A sailing holiday is a great way to escape the rat race and get away but what are the advantages of chartering a boat as compared to owning one’s own? Our own Robin Gainsford gives us some alternatives...
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11/06/06 BERTHING MEDITERRANEAN STYLE

When approaching a marina or a berthing where space is limited, you might be asked or expected to “Med Moor”, a tricky manoeuvre if you’ve not tried it before. The devil is in the detail, as Robin Gainsford explains...
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06/02/06THE LEGALITIES OF TRAILING YOUR BOAT

Many of us tow our boats from location to location and making sure your trailer meets the current legal standards may not be as straight forward as it might at first appear.  Click here for a simple guide to the Dos and Don'ts...
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