DAM Marine Blog
Other boating guides: buying guides, tips, and tutorials
Find our buying guides, tips and tutorials dedicated to the boating world. Equipment, maintenance, layout, navigation and life on board: our articles help you better understand your boat, make the right choices and fully enjoy your boating activities, with practical advice and references to parts available from DAM Marine.
Our other boating guides
How a boat works: how does a boat float, move forward and steer?
Understand how a boat works: buoyancy, engine, propulsion, steering, electricity, navigation and onboard comfort.
Read the articleBoat plumbing: how does the onboard water system work?
Discover how boat plumbing works: freshwater, pump, hoses, fittings, drainage, grey water, black water and maintenance.
Read the articleHow to use trim on a boat?
Learn how to use trim on a boat: startup settings, cruising adjustments, positive vs negative trim, flaps and tips to improve comfort, speed and fuel efficiency.
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How to use less fuel on a boat?
Learn how to reduce your boat’s fuel consumption with the right cruising speed, trim settings, propeller choice, hull maintenance and regular engine care.
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Mandatory boat safety equipment: official onboard checklist
Find out which mandatory safety equipment must be carried on board a boat based on your navigation area: basic, coastal, semi-offshore or offshore.
Read the articleSea Navigation Rules: Regulations, COLREGs and Boat Documents
Learn the rules of navigation at sea: COLREGs, required documents, CE marking, WIN number, safety equipment and regulations based on your navigation area.
Read the articleI can’t find a solution to my problem
Can’t find an answer about your boat? Email us at contact@dam-marine.com or call us at +33 4.94.27.63.62. Tell us your situation: boat or engine type, symptoms and part references. We’ll look for the best solution with you.












