Hull Weight vs Fuel Burn on Long-Range Tenders
On a planing tender, hull weight converts to fuel burn almost linearly: as a working rule, every 10 percent of extra […]
Hull Materials
Aluminium, fiberglass and wood compared for reef operations: corrosion, keel protection, hull weight, fuel burn and repairability in West Papua.
Sacrificial Keels and Keel Protection for Reef Boats
A sacrificial keel is a replaceable wear strip — typically a bolted or welded shoe of thicker aluminium, HDPE, or
How Deadrise Affects Comfort and Shallow Draft
Deadrise — the angle of the hull bottom measured from horizontal — is the single number that most directly trades
Corrosion Protection for Aluminium Boats in West Papua
Corrosion protection for aluminium boats in West Papua rests on five controls: correct alloy selection (5083/5086 hull plate), strict isolation
Hull Material Choice for Coral Reef Operations
For coral reef operations, hull material choice comes down to three questions: how often will the hull touch something hard,
Wood vs Aluminium vs Fiberglass for Raja Ampat Tour Boats
For Raja Ampat, hull material should be chosen on repairability and ten-year cost, not on purchase price. Wood wins for