What Are The Requirements For Legally Driving A Boat?

Arad asked: Hello,
I am very interested in buying a boat in the near future, I have very little knowledge about boats and boat-driving, so I’d like to know what is required for me to be able to drive aboat legally. Are there any courses, test etc?

Thank You

Which is best for long term canal cruising in England, a narrow boat or a cabin cruiser?

annabel m asked: Which is more comfortable?
Which is easier to manoeuvre (and does it take long to get used to a long narrow boat)?
Which uses less fuel?

Do you have to pay to leave your boat next to a sea shore?

christhenix asked: Visiting Heacham, West Runton and Wells in Norfolk during the summer I noticed many boats beached on the shore. Who licences this and can ayone just leave their boat on the shore?

Best Hybrid Car

Best Hybrid Car Video

Do you know which is the best hybrid car? It’s pretty difficult to point at a vehicle and claim that is the best hybrid car? Well, if you really want compare unique car features, let me tell you this is something very difficult to do. Just think about the tough [...]

Would white handlebars look good on a black dirt jump bike?

Colin M asked: I am buying new handlebars for my bike – Deity Components DH/Street 2014 Bar. I have a black Mongoose fireball 2008 and I was wondering if anyone knew if white bars would look good or just stupid. Thanks.

Does anyone actually believe that a bike is faster off a standing start than a car?

Middenraker asked: That daft wee box at traffic lights for bikes to get priority when the light go green. Why? I have never seen a bike out run a car. With 10 yards of the lights the bike is causing an obstruction to following vehicles and that surely defeats the point of allowing cyclists to [...]

How to you assemble the Pro Fitness Magnetic exercise bike from Argos?

El Goutino asked: I recently bought the pro fitness magnetic exercise bike form Argos (£59.99), but am having problems assembling it. It says you have to disconnect the resistance adjustment from the trimming lead before putting the trimming lead through the handlebar post hole and reconnecting again. Cant get them disconnected as its [...]

Benefits of Hybrid Cars

The cost of fuel and the damage it brings to our environment has become very rampant, and because of that, hybrid cars are presently considered as very beneficial to the preservation of the environment.It is a logical move that is necessary to sustain a habitable environment and keep costs low and less taxing on [...]

Audi R8 V10.

Initially there was talk that Audi might not be allowed to release the V10 version as it will interfere with sales of the Lambo Gallardo.

The Audi team has really stepped up the latest version of their R8 to be viable competition with the other big boys on the circuit.With 525 horses, the car is on [...]

The best choice of car for a teenager

In todays financial climate it seems quite a sensible move to buy a second hand car. There is no reason why they should not be reliable if you buy them from a trusted source or do your homework thoroughly on the car before you commit to buying. It can also make excellent financial sense in [...]

How do you remove a link from a bike chain without the special tool?

craig asked: There are no bike shops near me and I dont have a spare chain, just wondering if there’s a way of doing it with piers or something similar? Just until i get the chance to buy a new one. Cheers

What is the best estate car for getting my mountain bike in the back?

Mark J asked: Yes I could get bike carriers for the back but I want something more secure. It is also quicker to put it in the back rather than fiddling with straps.

I had a look at a Peugot 407 yesterday but the opening looked very restrictive. Anyone with any experience of this?

I want to start commuting to work by bike should I just go for it or build ip the miles first ?

Dirk Gently asked: I want to start commuting to work on my 18 speed hybrid bike, the commute is about 7 1/2 miles each way. There are some pretty steep hills. Should I just go for it or should I get some miles in first and how long should I allow for the journey, roughly [...]

What is the name or how can I get the spray paint colour L3 for an M-reg Ford Escort?

Josh M asked: Just bought a 95 Ford Escort and has some rust scabs over the wheel arch.

I need to fill them but also respray them and i want the colour to match the rest of the bodywork. Unfortunately can’t find what colour L3 is anywhere! Please help!

How can I get to Canada from the UK by boat, since I have a fear of flying?

Troy W asked: I have an aunt who lives in Canad whom I would like to visit. However, last year when I went on tan airplane to Toronto, I became very afraid, and could not rest easily, so much that I can never go on another aiplane again. So I was wondering If anyone knew [...]

Does a modern motor yacht or speed boat have similar controls to a road car?

DaveyMcB asked: I mean steering wheel for direction, gears, brake etc etc?

Basically could a car driver pilot a modern motor boat (out on clear, open water) with relative ease?

Thanks!

Read These Practical Guidelines For Used Boat Owners

Undoubtedly, getting a new or used house boat should be one of the more exciting experiences in your life. Typically, people who purchase this expensive toy want to call their friends and loved ones over to demonstrate what they have bought. There are some things that just have to be done first, however, and if [...]

What is the difference between all the different types of bike?

m l asked: I.e. The difference between a spinning bike, a racing bike, a mountain bike, a road bike, and a hybrid, and any other types?

Is there an affordable boat which goes from Brazil to England?

Michael C asked: A friend wants to go from Brazil (Sao Paulo state) to England and wonders if there is a boat cheaper than a plane or that does a more interesting trip and is affordable.
Thank you.

My pit bike won’t start as the air/fuel mixture on my carburettor is wrong. How do I fix this?

jon.cool asked: Hi, on the carb there is a ***** that changes the mixture of air to fuel. I can fiddle with it after about an hour and then manage to get it to start. I will then go out and ride it for a good 4 and a half hours (every Sunday) but it [...]

How do i fit an hks turbo timer to a classic subaru impreza?

Iris asked: Have recently bought an hks turbo timer for my 2000 impreza, problem is i need detailed instructions on how to fit it, right down to what and where my wiring harness plugs into and where to find the particular wiring connections that i need as i having looked at the wiring under my [...]

Can anyone help me locate the battery in a Nissan Primastar van?

SuzieQ asked: My husband is pretty good with cars/vans, but is struggling to find the battery in his works Nissan Primastar van, can anyone help us?
Thanks guys. It’s too dark now to check either of those, but will do first thing, and yeah, it is a pain in the ****!

The disadvantages of owning a car

Over the last couple of weeks the UK has been hit with some of the most extreme weather we’ve had in ages. The first week of February saw the heaviest snowfall we’ve seen for 18 years, causing hundreds of schools to close and leaving over 6 million people stranded unable to get to work. Most [...]

Use These 5 Super Gas Saver Tips Today

There are three things now certain in life, death, taxes and rising gas prices.  The cool thing is, we can do something about the rising fuel cost’s.  Did you know that you can become a super gas saver by utilizing key gas saving tips?  Listed below are a few key fuel saving tips that you [...]

Is the skipper of a yacht committing an offence by not stopping after a collision with another boat?

Martin H asked: Two boats collide, substantially damaging one and partially disabling her ability to manouvre but no injuries. Skipper of other yacht sails off without stopping. Does the skipper of that boat commit an offence under uk marine law.