Dusky 233 FAU Research Vessel on National Geographic Wild

Professor Stephen M. Kajiura of FAU Biological Sciences Department has been studying sharks for over a decade.  You can follow his research and various publications at http://www.science.fau.edu/sharklab/index.html. Prof. Kajiura was recently featured on National Geographic regarding hammerhead sharks and their ability to use electroreception to locate prey.

Boat Trailer Maintenance Tips and Suggestions

As any boat owner who regularly fishes in salt water can testify, corrosion is their worst enemy.  Below are some regular maintenance as well as Boat tune up tips to help you get the most life out of your trailer. If your boat needs repairs done and it won’t be ready for your next trip out…

Fishery Science Improvement Act of 2011

Recently, a new bi-partisan bill was presented to Congress to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act of 2006. The Bill, known as the “Fishery Science Improvement Act of 2011″ aims to require new stock assessments for stocks that haven’t been tested in more than six years. It would require that all annual…

How to remove Mildew Stains from fiberglass or vinyl

Mildew stains are a common problem in boats. Just as they are in humid cities, for example, the number of Montreal home mold inspections are so high that you would think Montreal was a tropical rain forest. The constant humidity and water, especially in enclosed spaces, can lead quickly lead to pesky mildew build up.  Thanks…

How to cure and prevent ethanol fuel problems

Some of the most frequently asked questions we receive here at Dusky revolve around ethanol. The following short video from our friends at Star Brite features one of their products called Star Tron which will help in the prevention of ethanol related fuel problems. For more information, please visit their website. http://mystarbrite.com/startron/ You can find…

How to clean your boat deck

Here at Dusky we are big fans of Star brite products.  They’re easy to use as well as environmentally friendly.  We’ll be doing regular updates with how-to videos directly from Star brite so be sure to check back often. How to Clean a Boat Deck Visit Star brite at http://www.starbrite.com/index.html