Welding aluminum boats is not as easy as it sounds. I can be a more technical and tricky than welding a simple aluminum structure. Most quality aluminum boat makers use 5000 series aluminum in their designs. 5000 series alloy contains both aluminum and magnesium (and potentially manganese), which defend strongly against corrosion in marine environments. Since aluminum … Read more
In the past, sitting outside to get a tan sounded like a great way to improve a person’s looks and feel good. However, it came to light that the UV rays from the sun can cause skin damage. But is this really true? We discuss this topic below. Does UV light damage skin? There is … Read more
You probably think of UV lights as something that’s used to disinfect surfaces or to help treat skin conditions. But there are actually a lot of different uses for UV light, many of which may surprise you. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the most common uses for UV light and how it … Read more
Have you have walked through the woods at night and noticed how the spotlight from the lamp post only lit up a small area around it? It’s a wonder how far the light from such a spotlight could travel before it becomes too weak to be seen. We discuss how and why this is below. … Read more
In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the legality of LED navigation lights and some of the pros and cons of using them on your boat. What are LED navigation lights? LED navigation lights are electric lights used on boats and other watercraft to illuminate the vessel’s position and direction at night, in … Read more
People sometimes run into rattlesnakes while hiking, fishing, gardening, or just walking through a park. But what if you are in or near a body of water, will there be rattlesnakes nearby? Do rattlesnakes like water? Read more to find out. Do Rattlesnakes Live Near Water? Rattlesnakes live in dens and venture out locally (within … Read more