Maritime Expert

Powerboat Training in Athlone: Your Gateway to Lough Ree & the Shannon Athlone, nestled in the heart of Ireland, holds a unique position as the gateway to the magnificent Lough Ree and the River Shannon. This vibrant hub isn’t just a popular destination — it’s a smart place to build real confidence and competence on the water. For new and experienced boaters alike, Powerboat Training in Athlone with Maritime [...]

Why Keeping Your RIB Clean Matters Keeping your RIB in excellent condition is far more than a cosmetic choice. A clean boat performs better, lasts longer, and shows the pride and professionalism you bring to the water. At Maritime Expert, our commercially coded RIBs work on Lough Ree and throughout Ireland year-round—supporting training courses, marine breakdown assistance, and commercial charter work for film, TV, and survey teams. Because our boats [...]

More Than a Passage: Protecting Your Boat in Transit Relocating a yacht or motorboat from one location to another might sound straightforward—set a course, watch the weather, and off you go. But anyone who has spent real time on the water knows that moving a vessel safely, efficiently, and without unnecessary wear requires far more than simply pointing the bow in the right direction. Using a professional delivery skipper [...]

More Than a Boat: Professional On-Water Support You Can Rely On When your project needs reliable support on the water—whether it’s a film shoot, survey mission, environmental study, safety operation, or corporate event—you need more than just a boat. You need a trusted partner with skill, precision, and experience. That’s exactly why MaritimeExpert.com has become one of Ireland’s most dependable names for commercial RIB charter and on-water support, across [...]

For many boat owners, all attention goes into the vessel—polishing the hull, changing the engine oil, updating electronics—while the trailer sits quietly under the boat, largely ignored. Yet your trailer is just as crucial to safe and stress-free boating as the engine that powers you across the water. A poorly maintained trailer can lead to breakdowns, dangerous towing situations, and even the loss of a boat on the road. Regular [...]

Why Winterising Matters Winterising your boat is one of the most important maintenance jobs of the year. Whether you run a RIB on Lough Ree, a cruiser on the Shannon, or a coastal motorboat, preparing for the colder months protects your engine, electrics, and structure from damage that can lead to expensive spring surprises. Just as importantly, a properly winterised boat lasts longer and lets you get back on the [...]

Boat Trim: The Key to Better Speed, Efficiency, & Comfort For any motorboat enthusiast, understanding boat trim isn’t just a technical extra — it’s the skill that unlocks your boat’s true performance. Proper trim affects everything from top speed and fuel economy to ride comfort and safety. Put simply, trim is the angle your boat runs at in the water while underway, usually controlled by adjusting the engine or [...]