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Tips For Buying a Powerboat
By Sophya Gypsi
While some people think of a powerboat as a means to spend their weekends peacefully in the middle of the lake catching dinner, others think of spending romantic evenings on them with their lovers or beloveds. This article is dedicated to people who wander the premises of different boat shows with eyes wide open and love the feeling of having one in their driveway, even when the nearest lake or ocean is a few thousand miles away. Let's make things easier for you. Read more about Power Boats
Catamarans vs Monohulls
By Alex Padilla
Catamarans have been popular for many years in parts of the world such as Australia, France, and South Africa but have not caught attention in North America until recently. Catamaran sales have grown significantly in the past ten years in North America, and the subject of comparing cats and monohulls has become commonplace. Read more about catamarans
Fact from Fiction: Catamaran
Myths Busted
By Alex Padilla
Everyday myths regarding catamarans debunked.
The Incurable Addiction of Boatbuilding
By Terry Buddell
It’s a known fact that boating magazines have been responsible for spreading strange afflictions to many unsuspecting NP’s (normal people) many of whom started out in their blighted lives innocently glancing through the pages of one of those aforementioned ‘Mags’ without realising the terrible dangers they were being exposed to. Read more about boat building
Right Boat for the Right Purpose
By Philip Culver
When looking out for a boat you must
be aware of the fact that no single boat can do everything you desire.
Every boat is designed for a specific purpose and is best suited if used
for that purpose.
Boats designed to sail on the weekends cannot be used for a passage through
the ocean or river. Quick acceleration and load carrying capacity cant
be find in a same boat. You can buy a boat only for one or the other purpose
such as for race or fishing in a pond etc.. Read more about buying
the right boat
Choosing the Right Boat Equipment
By Mike Selvon
If you have discovered how fun and exciting boating can be, you are probably familiar with the wide selection of boating equipment that is available. The way that you plan on using your boat will largely determine the boat equipment you need. Certain boats are used for short trips, while others are perfect for longer adventures. Take the time to research boats so that you can make the best purchase. Read more about Boat Equipment
Guide To Buying A Family Boat
By Rebecca Prescott
Buying a family boat can be a bewildering experience, especially if you don't know much about boats. Given the wide range of new and used boats available, all with different functions and suitability, and you can quickly find yourself involved in a purchase you don't need if you're not careful. Read more about Buying a family boat
Boating For Pleasure
By Steve Knowles
Boating can be fun, but it can also be a expensive state of affairs too particularly if you want to be the proud owner of your own boat. The most common trap that most first time boat purchasers fall into is to purchase the one that appeals to their eyes first.Read more about Boating for pleasure
An Overview On Boat Motors
By Mike Selvon
Most boats today have some type of boat motors. Both tiny motor boats and huge luxury liners are put into motion by motors. Far more boat owners prefer to have their boats propelled rather than sailed. Read more about Boat motors
Choosing the Right Marine
Boat Insurance
By Philip Culver
If after seeking boat insurance quotes for the latest pleasure craft, it can be difficult to decide on that one policy that offers the best in terms of cover, conditions, and restrictions. Both the cover and services offered by the different marine boat insurance companies will vary. Read more about boat insurance
Top Tips For Buying a Boat
By Donnie D
How can I make sure I choose the right boat? Think about what you need, don't need and what you would like. Narrow down your choices to short lists of categories, makes, features etc Ask yourself, what will I be using my boat for? Read more about buying a boat
Essential Boat Maintenance
Guide
By James Fletcher
Boat maintenance is vitally important. If your car brakes down you can simply call for a tow truck. Out on the water, a breakdown can turn deadly. Proper maintenance and inspections can ensure many years of safe boating. Below is a list of weekly, monthly and yearly routine maintenance schedules. Read more about Boat Maintenance
Parts of a boat
By W Tsang
Boats or ships have hulls, while sailboats have masts, spars and rigging which are carefully constructed in the engineering process of Boat Building. Building a real boat is not at all like making a origami paper boat, some folds here and there and you already have a boat. A real boat has a number of parts that requires detailed and careful designing and safety considerations before it can be built. Read more about Boat Parts
Yachts For Sale - Buying a
Boat For Recreation
By Lachlan Wilkinson
Many people consider buying a boat in their lifetime. New Zealand is the perfect place for boating on a regular basis, and the off season is very limited here as well. This all makes for the perfect cause to own a yacht of your own. However, when you are on the hunt for yachts for sale, you will probably realise that they are very expensive and that you might not be able to afford the boat that you want. Read more about Buying a boat
Used Aluminum Fishing Boat
Buyers Guide
By Jeff Matura
The first step is to inspect the hull of the boat for damage or repairs. Simple giveaways of hull repair are color mismatches, or rivets/welding outlining a patch. Be sure to bend over or even crawl under the boat to thoroughly inspect the bottom of the hull. Read more about Buying an aluminium boat
