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By Susan Fielding

A lot of people aspire to own their very own sailboat and sail up and down the coasts of the world in brilliant sunshine. It is a great activity, and it is enjoyed by millions of people throughout the world. Simply owning your own boat with many accessories is not the end though. The proper maintenance is what will keep your boat running for a long while. Take care of your boat at all times, as well as the accessories that go with it.

Although boats are not living organisms like human beings, they are though also subject to natural deterioration from the elements. If you do not pamper your loved possession, then with time, it will become worthless to you and not perform the way you need it to.

Providing added attention to a cover for your boat is required to keep your boat in pristine condition at all times. They keep dust, snow, harsh rain, and other elemental factors away from your boat. If you do not protect your boat from these harsh elements, then the lovely friend called corrosion will show up and immediately devalue this prized possession.

There are many options when it comes to boat covers. The best options are custom boat covers. They are created to satisfy the customer�s needs, and come in many different styles. You might want to bear in mind a few things before buying a boat cover. It is up to you to make sure that you measure your boat�s dimensions accurately. Conduct some online research, as to the various types of covers there are, the fabrics they are made of, and the customer reviews for that product. All soft fabrics are ideal for custom boat covers. A fabric that is strong and flexible at the same time is an important part as well. Covers made of such fabric keeps the boat protected from the far reaching effects of direct sunlight and the elements at large. These can include rust and corrosion.

There are many online retailers that you can have to build your custom boat cover for you. It does not matter where or how you buy your cover, always do the research before buying. Whether you buy online or offline, do not buy before doing some research. Custom boat covers come in many different colors and various fabrics and in just about any price range. So you have a wide array of choice to choose from for all your boat cover needs. Do not rush into anything; take your time in researching the proper cover, and then you are ready to protect your investment.

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RIB or sometimes known as RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) is a craft with a rigid hull and inflatable tube around the top. Inflatables can be moved and carried easily to their place of use, ribs may require a trailer. Most inflatables can be put together, inflated and ready to use in a short time. They have excellent performance, handling and versatility and are known to be very safe. They are made in a range of sizes from about 3 metres(10 feet) for a tender type, up to around 9 metres (30 feet) for an large offshore boat. They have also been used for other purposes apart from leisure such as search and rescue work with the coastguard and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. Well known manufacturers of these boats include:
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In 1839 the first inflatable boat pontoons were tested by the Duke of Wellington. In 1840, the Englishman Thomas Hancock designed inflatable craft and described this work in "The Origin and Progress of India Rubber Manufacture in England" published a few years later. In 1844, a Lieutenant Halkett designed a round-shaped inflatable bloat which was used in several Arctic expeditions.
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Sailing equipment is an important part of the purchase of a new or second-hand boat. It is one of those things where you can spend as much money as you wish on equipment for your new cruiser or sailing yacht, so you must give yourself a budget. Obviously, there is a set of essential equipment that all water goers must have, but then there are different sets of equipment required, dependent on whether you will be messing around locally or being more adventurous with long off-shore trips.
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