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Boat Storage - Make Sure To Give The Chill A Skip!

By Abhishek Agarwal


There are quite a few options for storage of a boat during the off season months. If you are a new boat owner you may not have yet thought of what you would do with your boat during the long winter seasons. You will be pleasantly surprised to learn that there are quite a few methods you could employ to take care of your boat even in your physical absence. You could also discover the fact that with the assistance of different storage options on the spot, you could soon find yourself with an affordable service for all your storage needs boat. Winter boat storage facilities provide you with protection from severe cold.

Different types of storage methods

There are many types of vessels for the storage of winter. You can secure storage inside or outside. Storage could be on the property or it could be placed in an institution. Some marinas offer boat owners storage options for the winter , as do so many companies in the land . There are a range of methods to store a boat, such as storage completely inside, partially enclosed, covered or simply leaving the boat outside. As you can imagine now, there are many solutions that could work for the needs of your boat. To select, you have to understand a little more about your own vessel and vessel requirements.

For a start, get to know how to take maintain your boat. Winter boat storage options should be dependant on the types of storage you will need in the region. In climates that are at higher altitudes and, therefore, more prone to ice, you will need to store the boat indoors. In areas such as Florida, or areas hotter, you can do the storing on the marina itself. Your boat handbook should give you an idea of what your vessel requirements for inside or outside storage in the cold months and will depend, ultimately, on the material the vessel is made of, as well as its style, features and value.

When considering all your storage options winter boat, take the time out to look at several premises to determine which would offer the most efficient protection for your boat needs. You could find that a visit of the premises itself is the best way that you may really understand what your choices are and what are the services the facility has to offer.

By making comparisons between several winter boat storage facilities, you could also select the category, location and costs of the storage facilities that best fulfill your overall needs. A good range of options simply means that you will definitely finda good service at an affordable price, provided you put in the research efforts.

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Remember, these are maximum recommendations for fair weather operation. The number of people who can be carried safely depends on the type of pleasure craft, distribution of occupants, equipment carried and weather and water conditions. Operators must know and respect the limitations of their boat.
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Boating, Sailing And Marine News From Around The World

Two new sailing and cruising marine ebooks available for download.

Sun, 14 Jan 2007 12:11:41 +0200
"Southern Indian Ocean Crossing Notes - Sailing East to West and West to East" by Tony Herrick and "Cruising the Islands & Atolls of the Mozambigue Channel" by Tony Herrick as well as the free ebook "Welcome to Durban - A Sailor's Guide" - to assist sailors to make safe landfall in South Africa - updated Dec '06.

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Sailing crew wanted from Halifax To Scandinavia.

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 11:13:19 +0200
Need one experienced sailing crew member to sail yacht from Halifax to Copenhagen. We can sail Monday August 27. Right now we are 3, but one has got a back injury. It's a Morgan Out Island 41'. Speak English, German, Danish - Share food and Diesel expenses. It's non payed position.

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Gripping account of Sailing Yacht Aquarelle while crossing to Australia from New Zealand.

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:23:54 +0200
"We are back in Nelson after departing for Australia and running into considerable trouble. Here's what happened. Ken, Graeme our crew, and I finished with New Zealand Customs at about 9:00 am on Thursday, April 12 and headed out toward Farewell Spit headed to Sydney, Australia in calm conditions. The predicted forecast was for a 15 knot winds building throughout the day until Friday afternoon when 30kts and 3 meter swells were expected to peak and then ease late that night with westerlies to15 kts on Saturday".

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MBY's Derek impressed with Botnia Targa

But the race is taking its toll on him, he admits.

Shares of Brunswick Corp. fell Monday after the boatmaker agreed to sell the remaining capital stock and assets of its subsidiary MotoTron Corp.

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Why Choose A Center Console Boat?

By Kristy Bateman


What is a Center Console Boat?

Have you been looking for the type of boat that has multiple functions, can be used with the family as well as fishing, and is affordable? If you have, the Center Console Boat is just what you have been looking for.

Center Consoles are a type of powerboat with the console located in the center of the boat, halfway between the bow and stern. The hull is open and extends to the bow of the boat, with the deck surrounding the console. This makes it easy to walk around from the bow to the stern.

The hull is constructed of either aluminum or Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic. The hull shape can be a Deep Vee, Modified Deep Vee or Cathedral bottom. Some Center Consoles over 22� may have small toilet facilities located beneath the console. Aluminum and canvas T-tops are available to provide protection from the sun and heat.

How can I use a Center Console Boat?

These boats are extremely versatile in their functions; and can be used for fishing, skiing, tubing, and diving. With their excellent performance and maneuverability, you can take your center console anywhere. They are just as suitable to take out for water skiing on a calm lake, as they are for fishing on the rough seas.

To make accommodations for fishing; this boat can be equipped with rod holders, outriggers, baitwell to keep live bait, and ice lockers to keep your catch fresh on ice.

This type of boat is also commonly used as a tender for larger yachts.

Center Console Facts:

These boats usually range from 12 � 40 feet, with maximum capacities of 5 � 8 people. The cost of this boat ranges from $7,000 - $300,000, with average cost at $30,000. The most popular propulsion type of these boats is an Outboard engine. However, they can also be a Stern Drive or Jet Drive; with horsepower ranging from 40HP-900HP.
Center Console Boats have very little protection from inclement weather. They also are not equipped with bathroom facilities or sleeping quarters.

Popular Brands of Center Console Boats:

Contender

Sea Hunt

Cape Horn

Sea Fox

Yellow Fin

Trophy

Fountain

Boston Whaler

Triton

Keywest

Pioneer

Sail Fish

Donzi

Blue Fin

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Kristy Bateman is the writer for Earl's Blog on SellUrBoat.com. These articles are unique and helpful to anyone interested in learning about boating and or fishing. Please visit http://www.SellUrBoat.com to view various unique articles from Kristy Bateman. SellUrBoat.com is The Simplest Solution to Buying and Selling 'Ur' Boat.
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Tips About power yacht

Sailing yachts can range in overall length (Length Over All�LOA, in yachting parlance) from about 20 feet (6 m) to well over 100 feet (30 m), where the distinction between a yacht and a ship becomes blurred. However, most privately owned yachts fall in the range of about 25�45 feet (7�14 m); the cost of building and keeping a yacht rises quickly as length increases. In the U.S., sailors tend to refer to smaller yachts as sailboats, while referring to the general sport of sailing as yachting. Within the limited context of sailboat racing, a yacht is any sailing vessel taking part in a race, regardless of size.
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Before 1990, personal watercraft emissions were unregulated in the United States. Many were powered by two-stroke cycle engines, which are smaller and lighter than four-stroke cycle engines but much more polluting. Simple two-stroke engines are lubricated on a "total loss" method, mixing lubricating oil with their fuel; they are estimated to exhaust in excess of 25% of their fuel and oil unburned in addition to the products of incomplete and complete combustion.
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Jetboats were originally designed by Sir William Hamilton (who developed a waterjet in 1954) for operation in the fast-flowing and shallow rivers of New Zealand, specifically to overcome the problem of propellers striking rocks in such waters.
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Some Boating, Sailing And Marine Stories

Looking For Experienced Crew - Long Term Available

Tue, 27 May 2008 21:08:48 +0200
Hello everyone! I am at a crossroads in my life and am excited for the next adventure. My plan is to purchase a sailboat with the proceeds from the sale of my business and live/cruise/relax/explore for 6 months of the year- every year! (if anyone has any recommendations for what I should buy - I'm all ears - I'm looking to spend around $200kusd and like the idea of a multi hull) I have limited sailing experience but am certified in advanced navigation standard and off shore cruising standard by CYA. Because of my limited on water experience I am looking for an experienced person to be the "captain" of the boat and teach me along the way! Hopefully the candidate will be easy to get a long with and will be able to stay with the boat long term. (I will need someone to sail/maintain her when I'm not there for 6 months of the year!) The crew will only be expected to contribute an equal share of the cost of food and drinks. All boat costs (fuel, fees, marinas, etc.,) will be covered by me!. Each person is to cover their own travel expenses to/from the boat and their costs of personal visas, etc.

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Regular Sailing Yacht Maintenance Tasks - What needs to be done and how often?

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 15:49:26 +0200
All this talk of sanding and varnishing leads me to the thought that there are plenty of other things that need to be checked over/maintained on a regular basis if we're to stay afloat safely and remain healthy on a sailing yacht.

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