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How is The Marine Hardware Industry Developing Now?
In the recent shipping and shipbuilding industry, the field of marine hardware is undergoing significant changes and technological upgrades. With the increasing global demand for shipping efficiency and environmental protection, innovation in marine hardware accessories has become a key factor dr...Read more -
Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Braided Rope
As a specialist in the Marine equipment industry, Alastin Marine has been supporting customers around the world with high quality products. Today, we introduce ultra high molecular weight polyethylene braided rope. Also known as “UHMWPE”. 1. High strength: strength is 10 times that of...Read more -
Marine Bilge Pumps
Like many pieces of safety equipment, bilge pumps simply don’t get the attention they deserve. Having the right bilge pump with the right features, and knowing how to properly use it, is critical to protecting your boat, equipment and passengers. Even a small amount of water in the bilge of a boa...Read more -
Do You Need an Assist Knob on Your Boat Wheel?
Assist knobs (also commonly called “suicide knobs” and “power knobs”) make it easier to turn your boat’s steering wheel quickly. Some steering wheels come with an integrated assist knob, or a clamp-on knob can be added to an existing wheel. The positive is obvious: in docking and other tight-quar...Read more -
How to choose the right boat steering wheel?
Your boat’s steering wheel may not be the first thing someone notices when they look at your boat from a distance or even step aboard. In fact, there are lots of other components that make a bigger visual impact. But in another way, your choice of steering wheel is incredibly important. After all...Read more -
How to Safely Refuel Your Boat
Properly fueling a boat is simple in theory, but there are a few dos and don’ts to keep in mind. It may seem a bit strange at first, but learning how to fuel a boat should be considered a part of basic boating safety. What Is a Good Safety Precaution When Refueling Your Boat? Most people will na...Read more -
Pool Boat Anchor Sizing Chart
This Pool N anchor is a stockless anchor type designed to fit anchor pockets on modern ships , it is said to be the most beautiful anchor. Probably for this reason large yachts and cruise vessels are often equipped with this Casting Steel Pool anchor. This does not mean that these mooring Pool an...Read more -
Folding Grapnel Boat Anchor Sizing Chart
Pros: Great for use as a lunch hook. Folds to allow for compact storage. Cons: Not appropriate for non-temporary anchorage. Bottoms: Rock or other situations when it can hook onto an object. Listed below are the recommended Folding Grapnel anchor sizes for boats of different lengths. The anchor s...Read more -
Plow CQR Boat Anchor Sizing Chart
Pros: Performs well in most conditions. Fits most bow rollers. Cons: Hinged design can make stowage awkward. “No such thing as a small Plow/CQR”. Bottoms: Performs well in most bottoms; Struggles in rock. Listed below are the recommended Plow/CQR anchor sizes for boats of different le...Read more -
Fluke Danforth Boat Anchor Sizing Chart
Pros: Performs well in mud and sand. Arguably the most popular general purpose anchor. Stows easily on most bow rollers. Cons: Does not perform well outside of mud/sand. Bottoms: Performs excellent in mud/sand. Performs poorly in other bottoms. Listed below are the recommended Fluke/Danforth anch...Read more -
Wing Delta Boat Anchor Sizing Chart
Pros: One of the highest holding powers per pound. Performs well in most conditions. Fits most bow rollers. Cons: Struggles in rock. Bottoms: Performs well in most bottoms; Struggles in rock. Listed below are recommended Wing/Delta anchor sizes for boats of varying lengths. The anchor sizes below...Read more -
Claw Bruce Boat Anchor Sizing Chart
Pros: Performs well in most conditions. Sets easily. Cons: Awkward one piece design. Low holding power per pound. Bottoms: Performs well in most bottoms; Struggles in hard bottoms such as clay. Listed below are the recommended Claw/Bruce anchor sizes for boats of different lengths. The anchor siz...Read more