by Ian Kuhl on October 6, 2017
in Fishing Adventures, Fishing Tips, Franklin Boats, Franklin Marine, Huon River, Huon Valley, Marine Safety, Sailing Adventures, Trailer Boats, Trailer Boats Accessories
We’re sure you’ve been here – at the boat ramp, ready to launch… Stuck behind someone who is taking their sweet, sweet time to get their boat in the water! It’s a frustrating situation, but it doesn’t have to end in tears – or ‘ramp rage’. The most common cause of ‘ramp rage’ comes about […]
by Ian Kuhl on February 25, 2017
in Canoes | Kayaks, Case Study, Chandlery, Franklin Boats, Franklin Marine, Guides, Huon River, Marine Safety, Sailing Adventures, Trailer Boats, Trailer Boats Accessories
This audio is an excerpt from our weekly “Fishing and Boating Show” – click here for more about the show. Most boats should have at least a neutral buoyancy. This means that a boat should continue to float, even when it is full of water and upside-down. A boat must meet this requirement for it […]
With winter approaching fast, if you are not using your trailer boat, it’s a good time to fit a boat cover. Trailer boat covers protect your investment when the boat is parked. UV rays can degrade fibreglass, timber and Vinyl surfaces badly. Fitting a good cover prevents this and also keeps out things such as […]
by Ian Kuhl on May 21, 2016
in Chandlery, Featured, Franklin Marine, Marine Electrical Services, Marine Safety, Outboard Motors, Shipwright Services, Trailer Boats Accessories, Weather, Workshops
We have noticed an increase in boat maintenance jobs since the Federal Election was called… Coincidence? Probably – but we prefer to say that people are choosing to refit their boats rather than watching the election! We agree – and think this is a better time than any to start preparing for your winter maintenance! Maintanence to […]
Your boat isn’t going anywhere near the water without a trailer, and that’s why it is crucial to keep it maintained and in good nick. The average trailer only lasts about five years according to industry figures. This is due to the fact they are regularly dunked into salt water where electrolysis/rust is an […]