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  • Boat Buying Guide
    By: AndrewGlawey | - With summer around the corner and the boat show season drawing to a close, Andrew Galwey looks at the how-to of buying your dream boat at the right price.

    As the fine spring weather melds into the warm and sunny summer conditions many of us get the first urge to get out on the water. And a fair portion will no doubt be thinking of taking the plunge and buying their own pride and joy to take to the water for themselves.
    For those who are considering just this, you will no dou ...

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  • Used Boat Motors - Getting The Right Price
    By: Markus Sanarko | - When properly chosen according to your boating needs, used boat motors are very good bargains. However, caution must be exercised as choosing the right secondhand boat motors must be complemented with paying the right prices for them.

    # Retail Price of Brand New Motors

    Usually, the price of secondhand boat motors in good condition must play in the range between 50-60 percent of the retail price for their brand-new counterparts. Thus, you must do your research so that yo ...

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  • Used Boat Motors : Tips For Buying Used Boat Motors
    By: Markus Sanarko | - So, you have decided to buy used boat motors because these are, arguably, cheaper compared to purchasing brand-new items. However, to get the best out of your money, you have to be very wise about your choices since the cost of repairs do add up in the long run.

    # Closely Inspect

    First, exterior damage like cracks and corrosion are signs of internal damage so watch out for them. These can become costly repairs that often contribute to a sinking boat, financially speakin ...

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  • Used Boat Motors: How To Inspect And Buy Used Boat Motors
    By: Markus Sanarko | - Before purchasing used boat motors, you must perform a thorough visual inspection from the powerhead to the gearbox, listen well to an audio test as well as ask relevant questions regarding past performance and maintenance service done on them. Needless to say, you must have satisfactory results and answers.

    DETERMINE

    Before looking at secondhand boat motors, be sure that you know what you want in terms of power requirements, shaft lengths, and operational matters like ...

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  • Boat Rental Tips And Safety Information
    By: Scott Sanders | - Boat rentals are an easy way to turn a dull weekend into an awesome one! When you take your responsibility on the water seriously, boating can be a safe and fun way to spend time with your family and friends. This article will provide you with information that can help you have a great boat rental experience from start to finish. Whether you're just out for a ride or enjoying your favorite water sports, the following will be beneficial to you.

    Boating is a very popular sporting an ...

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  • Negotiating The Boat Price
    By: Douglas Malat | - The process of shopping for a used boat is quite similar to shopping for a home. There are problems to watch out for and updates that will increase the value.

    Most people have heard of Carfax for uncovering a cars history. Well, you can do the very same thing prior to purchasing a boat. If you have the hull identification number, you can go online and look up the history for free. It will tell you if the boat was damaged, in an accident, and much more.

    Prior to ...

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  • Boat Buying Guide: Everything You Need To Know Before You Buy
    By: Scott Sanders | - Boats can easily turn a dull weekend into an awesome one! Boating can be a safe and fun way to spend time with your family and friends. This buying guide will help you choose the best boat so you can have a great boat buying experience from start to finish. Whether you're just out for a ride or enjoying your favorite water sports, the following will be beneficial to you.

    Boating is a very popular sporting and leisure activity in the United States. People travel from different c ...

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  • Fouled Propeller - Are You Prepared?
    By: Marinetrader | - It was early December; we were nearing our chosen anchorage, Shark River, on Floridas west coast at the western most point of the Everglades. The seas were calm; the weather has been partly cloudy and warm all day. A nice cool cocktail on the fantail watching the sun set over the Gulf would be great. In just another hour or so we would be there.

    Suddenly, thump, thump and the port engine died. What happened? A quick look down below by me produced nothing amiss. But o ...

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  • Guide To Buying A Perfect Boat
    By: shoppingmayhem | - Those of you who have the money and plan to keep one boat forever, should buy it new. If you happen to be on a budget and skeptical about owning a boat, you should buy it used.
    Buying used is great for some, although it isn't always the most glamorous decision. The oceans and lakes are filled with boaters who are far wealthier than most. Many boaters go well beyond their means and finance their boats at extreme levels.

    The fact is that there are enormous economic adv ...

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  • Guide To Southampton Boat Show
    By: Catherine Gliddon | - The Southampton Boat Show is a truly massive event that is held both outdoors and indoors and includes some of the finest boating craft in the world.

    Located on the south coast of England, in an area steeped in maritime history, the Southampton Boat Show has Europe's largest show marina which is complemented by some of the world's finest maritime shops. There is something so alluring about the show and the beauty of so many of the craft that families, boating enthusiasts and prof ...

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  • Buying A Fishing Boat
    By: shoppingmayhem | - When it comes down to it, you ought to do more than just look around for a fishing boat.

    Before you start out looking, it's crucial to consider the aim of your fishing boat. By shopping new you'll also get a more suitable idea as to which type of boat is best for you and your family. Whether or not you haven't experienced buying a boat before, it can also be a daunting task to say the least. Though there are hundreds of applied boats available, you ought to look at the newer ones ...

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  • Buying A Fishing Boat
    By: topnewsnow | - When it comes down to it, you ought to do more than just look around for a fishing boat.

    Before you start out looking, it's crucial to consider the aim of your fishing boat. By shopping new you'll also get a more suitable idea as to which type of boat is best for you and your family. Whether or not you haven't experienced buying a boat before, it can also be a daunting task to say the least. Though there are hundreds of applied boats available, you ought to look at the newer ones ...

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  • Buying Commercial Boats
    By: Andy Watkins | - If you are looking to buy commercial boats, you need to do a research first. A research is almost always necessary for any product you buy. Finding the perfect commercial boat is a serious assignment and you need to carefully consider a plethora of things. You can obviously choose the wrong boat and that can cost an arm and a leg in the long run. You have to decide for you how you are to use the boat you buy. It could be used on protected waters or on waters offshore. There are certain factors t ...
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  • Servicing Your Yacht's Cooling System
    By: Marinetrader | - Most used boats with inboard engines are provided with fresh water cooling systems. These fresh water systems in conjunction with the raw water system cool the engine during operation. The fresh water circulates within the engine and transfers the engine heat to the raw water system as it passes through heat exchangers. This article will explain the step by step approach to servicing your yacht's raw water cooling system

    But raw water cooling systems often become plugged with s ...

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  • Tips For Buying A Boat And Choosing Boat Insurance
    By: Jackie De Burca | - Has it been your lifelong dream to own a boat? If you feel you are now in the position to buy your first boat, you'll want to make sure you get it right. If you are buying a secondhand boat, it's best to start visiting and having a good look around the boatyards, and talk to other owners about their experiences and ask for the contact of recommended surveyors.

    Like any important purchase you shouldn't rush this research period, so spend lots of time seeing as many boats as possib ...

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  • General Boat Maintenance Guide - 9 Great Tips
    By: Jay Gaulard | - Before you invest in a new or used boat, you must understand that boating is an expensive hobby. You will have to spend time and money on the care and upkeep of your boat. You will also have expenses associated with docking and fuel. With that being said, there is nothing like the passion of sailing the seas, or going out into the ocean for a weekend of fishing, sea and sun. Weighing out all the pros and cons is something you must take the time to do. So that you understand some of the work requ ...
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  • Recreational Loans
    By: Marlon Dirk | - For those who enjoy their toys, the financing companies have developed a variety of different types of recreational loans available for purchasing recreational type vehicles, boats, and even vacation homes. When you've decided that you've saved enough money to begin to purchase items such as a boat, recreational camp trailer, motor homes, ATVs, and a variety of other recreational use items, you can actually get low interest loans that are quite affordable.

    Financial institutions ...

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  • Purchasing A Boat Is Now A Lot Easier
    By: Amanda Hash | - Purchasing a boat used to be reserved only for those with high income since boats where and still are rather expensive. However, things have changed and now almost anyone who wants to can obtain the means to purchase a boat even when raising the money needed to afford the boat in cash is not possible. Other solutions are now available and there is no need to keep renting.

    This is particularly interesting because renting is not a good idea unless you only use the boat from time to ...

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  • Tips For Choosing A Good Family Boat
    By: Victor Epand | - The first thing to determine before buying a family boat is what size you need. Getting a boat that is too big may result in you spending more than you have to, just as getting a boat that is too small can result in you feeling like you wasted your money when it doesn't accommodate your needs.

    There are a wide range of new and used boats you can that you can choose from, so you need to determine what size and type of boat you need. For example, ski boats are quite specific in desi ...

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  • Model Boats Are For Sailing, Too?
    By: Victor Epand | - Most people think of model boat making merely as a way of creating miniature versions of sea vessels and watercraft to display on a shelf. While there are a lot of model boats that serve the purpose of posing on shelves or decorating tables and office space, there are others specifically used for racing and floating. Model boat making has come a long way since the early days of model construction and some boating enthusiasts are even taking the hobby to a whole new level.

    There ar ...

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  • Enjoy A Day Of Fun At The Los Angeles Boat Show
    By: Victor Epand | - Whether or not you are into boating, the Los Angeles Boat Show is an exciting and fun way to spend a day. The Los Angeles Boat Show has been around for more than 50 years and it has grown to become one of the largest and most diverse consumer boat shows occupying space the size of more than twelve footballs fields, all indoors, featuring more than 1000 new boats from 6 to 60 feet.

    If you are new to the sport of boating there is no better time or place to acquaint yourself with the ...

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  • Choose A Fishing Boat That Is Right For You
    By: Victor Epand | - If you enjoy fishing, on today's market there is a large variety of fishing boats available for you to buy. A fishing boat can be something as small as a canoe where you dangle basic bait over the side in a river stream or it can be a powerful cabin cruiser or yacht. All you really need is a vessel that is seaworthy. You can find fishing boats at boat shows or at dealerships. The type of boat that is best for you depends on where you want to fish, how much fishing you intend to do, and how big t ...
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  • Introducing The Boat Track System
    By: wickcraft | - One of the downsides of having fun on a lake with a boat is getting it out of the water and into storage. Theres a difficult way to do it and thats using a hand crank and a pulley to drag it out of the water. Or a winch, which wont always do it the right way. The best way available now is a self-aligning dolly which brings your boat up on a track.



    The boat track system you need is what Wickcraft has designed. It has a boat track rail system which sits right ab ...

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  • Skiing Behind Your Boat With A Slalom Ski
    By: Craig Stanford | - In a previous article, I discussed how to teach a child to water-ski. Moving to the single ski, or slalom ski as it is formally known is the natural progression for the accomplished child or adult water-skier.

    The first thing to understand is the rather simple physics involved. The physics that Im talking about arent college level gobbledygook. Its really quite simple. If I weigh 180lbs and Im skiing on two skis, then each ski is supporting 90lbs of my weight. If, howe ...

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  • Building A Boat The Easy Way
    By: terryb | - From time to time Ive been asked the question Id love to own a small boat, is it hard to build one? Its really surprising the looks of doubt when I answer, No, no, no! If you know what to do and youre willing to invest a little time you can do it easily! The next questions that usually follow are How much time? and How much will it cost? Well, generally speaking, that really is the How long is a piece of string question! and it can vary quite a bit. ...
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  • How To Build Your Own Boat..fast!
    By: terryb | - From time to time I've been asked the question I'd love to own a l boat, is it hard to build one? It's really surprising the looks of doubt when I answer, No, no, no! If you know what to do and you're willing to invest a little time you can do it easily! The next questions that usually follow are How much time? and How much will it cost? Well, generally speaking, that really is the How long is a piece of string question! and it can vary ...
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  • Family Fun: Teach Your Kids To Ski Behind Your Boat
    By: Craig Stanford | - Another crash, more tears; we've all seen people trying vailiantly to teach their kids how to waterski. They crash and burn everytime they try to stand up. Meanwhile the parents in the boat get more and more frustrated.
    When we see this, we think to ourselves "no way" if one of our kids asks us to teach him how to water-ski. Believe it or not, teaching your kids to ski is a good way to get them more interested in the family boat. Our dad used the following steps to teach my brother and ...

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  • Problems With Boat Parts
    By: Victor Epand | - I purchased a boat and also bought a 1970 85 hp outboard evinrude motor from a different place. The motor has been working fine but when we bought it he said he usually replaces the impeller every year and had not gotten around to it yet this year. My husband and I have never owned a boat before and are just starting to learn all the fun things and decided to wait to do the impeller until we actually used the boat motor and knew it worked good and everything.

    Well we took it out ...

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  • Outboard Motors: 2-stroke Or 4-stroke Engines
    By: Kristy Bateman | - Outboard Motors:
    The engine is one of the most necessary parts of your boat. Without it, you are not going to go very far. Outboard motors are the most common type of propulsion used on boats today. This motor is mounted to the stern end of the boat, with an attached propeller in the water. There are many choices and considerations that you need to make when it comes to purchasing an outboard motor for your boat. The type or power of the engine you get depends on the size of your boat ...

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  • Buying A Flats Or Bay Boat
    By: Kristy Bateman | - Flats and Bay Boats

    When considering purchasing a boat to use for fishing in shallow waters, because of their similarities, bay boats and flats boats may come to mind. There are a few differences to consider when deciding which boat is best for your specific needs.

    Flats
    These boats are also known as skiffs, and are built for shallow coastal waters. Used primarily for flats fishing, they are great for catching tarpon, redfish, snook, and bonefish. They ha ...

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  • Why Buy 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 ma ...

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  • Why Choose A Pontoon Boat?
    By: Kristy Bateman | - Pontoon Boats

    Why buy a pontoon boat?
    First of all, it is the only boat that is known as a Party Boat. However, if you need additional reasons there plenty. This type of boat offers many attractive features; the low price, plenty of extra room for stretching out or taking a group of people for a ride. They are also easily customized to specific needs, and come in various models. Some pontoon boats are intended for fishing, others for cruising, and some have a dual purpo ...

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  • Choosing The Boat That Is Right For You
    By: Kristy Bateman | - What type of boat is best for my lifestyle?
    Maybe you are an avid fisherman who spends endless summer days searching for that fish that will give you ultimate bragging rights, or want to spend summer afternoons slowly cruising with a group of friends on your pontoon, or possibly have a fascination for speed and water sports. Whatever your passion, there is a boat out there that is made specifically for your needs and desires. However it isn't always easy to know exactly which boat you sho ...

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  • The Top 5 Essential Boat Parts
    By: M. Xavier | - It's tempting for a new boat owner to want to get their new baby afloat and hit the open waters. Turning that key for the first time does come with some responsibility. It's a good idea for the beginning boater and even the old pro to remember the importance of checking out boat parts before they set sail.

    Whether it's for an hour-long fishing trip in the morning or a weekend on an island camping, using a boat can be more of a risk than even driving a car. So, it's just plain smar ...

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  • Boating Tips - Steps To Follow Before Approaching A Boat Dealer
    By: Md Juzaily Bin Md Ramli | - Looking for a new boat are you? If so, then you should know that buying a new boat is not like buying a bicycle for your son. The decision to buy a boat is a major one as it is considered as a luxury purchase. It's not a matter of finding the one that looks good, whip out your cash and then off you go boating. It's a matter of finding everything you can about the type of boat that you have in mind before approaching a boat dealer.

    Though there are many honest boat dealers out ther ...

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  • Tips On Buying A Bass Boat
    By: J. Lloyd | - Bass Boats have gone through a tremendous evolution to get to the point where they are today. The first "bass boat" was considered to be a hulled out canoe made from chippings off of very large trees. The Caddo Indians of east Texas and western Louisiana are credited with this type of boat "invention."

    They used these boats to fish to provide food for their families. Bass during that time were the number one food choice to enable families to survive. Fortunately for these families ...

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  • Boats - Picking The Right Boat
    By: Pino Tedesco | - There are two questions that should be considered when choosing the right boat: "What will be the fishing for?" and "where will the fishing activities be?" Always look for the signs of quality check the carpet and the compartments - they could be plastic, metal or fiberglass.

    Look at the little but very important things like the 1000 GPH bilge pump, the six gauge wiring instead of ten or eight that is because heavier wires gives more power from the battery up to the trolling mo ...

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  • Boat Engine Covers
    By: David Evermon | - If you own a boat, you are one lucky individual who can afford such pricey recreational investment. You can enjoy sailing on the sea or river with your family, friends, and loved ones. And how about the feeling of enthusiasm and joy when you go out with your friends catching and fishing under the warmth of the air and on the lovely and serene blue-water atmosphere?

    The engine is one of the most crucial elements of your boat. As this is the part that brings life to the boat, it is ...

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  • Choosing The Right Boat For You
    By: John Rodgers | - If you're a first time boat buyer the choice of boats available for purchase can be bewildering. How do you make sense of all the choices? Well, the first time boat buyer needs to avoid buying on impulse and take a close hard look at how they intend to use the boat. If not, your romance with boating will be short-lived as you quickly realize you have made the wrong choice for you and your family. The wrong choice could be dangerous, financially costly and at the least uncomfortable.


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  • Deciding Upon A Used Or New Boat From Boat Dealers
    By: Thomas Berten | - There are pros and cons to every vehicle, and this is no different when it comes to boats. As with cars there are always hundreds of used boats available, and in an ideal situation you should look at newer models first.

    Used boats
    Used boats can be a great option, especially for those who don't know what they want to do with the boat, are first time boat owners, or those with tight budgets. Even though you may be planning to buy a new boat, it's always a good idea to shop ...

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  • Tips For Buying A One Owner Boat
    By: Kerry Plowright | - Boating is a great pastime to get involved in; however with the price of new boats these days, it can also be quite expensive. If you're considering getting out onto the water, your best option might be to buy a good one owner boat to suit your budget. There are many things you'll need to consider when buying a boat, so here we provide some useful tips.

    What do you want to do out on the water?
    The first thing you'll need to consider is what it is you want to do out on the ...

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  • Spring Maintenance For Used Boats
    By: Bradford Herrington | - The temperature is warming and its that time again and Im sure everyone is as anxious to get back out on the water as I am. Its tempting to pull off the cover and just go, but there are 5 things you should take care of first to avoid the maiden voyage from Hades, well you get my point.

    Step one on the list is the battery. I cant stress this enough. If you make it away from the dock and your battery isnt 100% youre asking to be towed back. Check the water in each cell ...

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