If you have landed on our website and you are reading this post, you probably already know that a ‘ship chandler‘ is a marine supplies specialist. If you did not, there is your first lesson for today! Our store is a ‘chandlery’, and at Offshore Supply we are the ‘chandlers’ who run it. But do you know where the name comes from, or how the role developed? Let’s take a look at the history –
When you’re on a boat, you’re more than likely going to be surrounded by water. It’s an easy source for many of the boat’s industrial purposes. But what about drinking water? Even if you’re storing water in a tank, there’s no way to be sure that the contents of that tank remain safe to drink, and free of harmful bacteria and algae. It’s too easy for contamination to occur as the water flows through the
In times of expensive housing, simple living, and more flexible working, more people are giving up their bricks and mortar homes to live aboard boats. Becoming a liveaboard might sound idyllic but there are steps you need to be aware of before you leap aboard. Try a Holiday First Living aboard a boat is a drastically different lifestyle, so be sure it’s for you. Take a holiday, preferably an extended one, on a boat, and
So, you’ve decided to buy a boat and spend quality time on the water with family and friends, but you’re unsure exactly how to go about this. The following tips should help clarify matters and provide the assistance needed to help get you leading a part-time life on the water. Do Your Research First Before you even start looking at boats for sale, you need to narrow down your options and decide which type of
Taking to the open ocean like the explorers of old used to do is a dream for all of us, but it can be a little daunting if you have little to no experience of being out on the waves in a boat. But we’ve come up with a couple of tips for any budding sailors out there to help you become super skippers in no time at all. Make Sure the Boats Ship-Shape It
Living on board your boat in a marina offers a perfect waterfront lifestyle for many people and, what’s more, you never have to worry about selling your home if you plan to move as it’s just a case of untying a few lines and moving your floating home to a new location. Advantages of a Marina Lifestyle Some further advantages of the marina lifestyle include: 1. You will be living in a prestigious waterfront location
It may be the middle of winter, but any self-respecting pleasure cruiser is already planning their next year of adventures. Preparing an expedition can take weeks of planning, so the earlier you start, the sooner you can be out on the water. Here are three to try that we’d recommend in 2018. Birdlife Bonanza The seashore on the coast of East Yorkshire is famous for its towering cliffs and secluded harbours, but in the summer
Spring may seem a long time away, but there is no better time than the darkest winter nights to plan giving your pleasure cruiser a much-needed update for 2018. Maybe your boat had a tough year, or maybe you just want to make sure everything will run smoothly in 2018. Either way, there are some simple things you can do to make your cruiser feel brand new come April and launch time! 1. Freshen Up
Although you should have your boat professionally serviced each year before you lay it up for the winter, you can carry out small maintenance tasks yourself. One job that you can take on relatively easily is changing the oil. This is a job that ideally should be done every 100 hours or so of operation or at least annually. What You’ll Need • oil extractor pump • ‘earmuffs’ (if your boat is not in the
The RMS Titanic proudly set sail on 10 April, 1912. Sadly, disaster struck just four days later, when it hit an iceberg while crossing the Atlantic Ocean. It took just over two hours for the ship – at the time the biggest in the world – to sink, and with it more than 1,500 people lost their lives. While over the years the incident has been almost glamourised in film, television and books, it’s important