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Articles about sailboat (0-50 of 259)
- Finding Free Sailboat Plans Online
By: Bill Boor | - There are many different companies that offer free sailboat plans online. Before you invest your time and money in building a boat based on these free sailboat plans, you should check to make sure they are reliable and complete.
Many companies use the offer of free sailboat plans as a lure to bring in buyers for other products, such as sailboat kits. There reasoning is that once you take a look at how difficult a sailboat is to build using the free plans they have offered you, you w ...
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- Small Boat Plans: Why Start Small?
By: Bill Boor | - If you dream of someday building your own sailboat or houseboat, you should consider working towards making that dream a reality by first building a rowboat, canoe or other small wooden boat. Why should you start you boat building career with small boat plans?
The reasons are numerous. For one, small boats involve less risk in terms of money, resources and time. If you make a major mistake while building your small boat, you will learn from that lesson without huge financial expense ...
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- The Single Most Important Tip For Buying A Boat To Live Aboard
By: JC McDowell | - My Wife and I originally made our decision to live aboard our 33' CSY sailboat when the economy started plummeting as a way for our small family of three to lower our costs of living and most importantly fulfill a dream and live a life outside the ordinary. Without a doubt this was the best decision we have made and do not regret leaving terra firma for a minute. The experience has made our relationship stronger and provided our young daughter a perspective few can understand.
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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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- Sailing Is Freedom And Peaceful Environments Travel
By: Thanate Tan | - For many people all around the world sailing is the main mean of relaxation. For them nothing is better than the feelings they experience in their confrontation with the untamed nature. Even if sometimes there might encounter some dangers the passion for the sea is more powerful than anything.
When asked what the reasons for which they love sailing are, the sailors usually respond that is the feeling of freedom that takes them further into the seas and oceans. They say that nothin ...
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- Storing A Flat-screen Tv On A Boat Using A Tv Lift Console
By: Rob Buehl | - The definition of a boat: a hole in the water into which you pour money. At least, that is those with boater-envy say! In reality, serious boaters anyone from the owner of cruising sailboat to a luxurious yacht will agree: there is no place they would rather be than on the water, in their second home. So why shouldnt their boat have all the amenities of their land home?
For years, boaters have equipped their vessels with everyday necessities suc ...
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- Experience Lifestyle In Nuevo Vallarta
By: Pvrpv | - Nuevo Vallarta promises a great vacation to all its visitors. Nestled within the Banderas Bay, Nuevo Vallarta with its new hotels and resorts has become the latest attraction for many vacationers. Find out the discounts on reservations with condos, apartments, luxury villas, bucerias and gay friendly rentals at PVRPV.COM and make your vacation even more luscious & delightful.
If you are visiting Nuevo Vallarta, then ATV tours are not to be missed as they are really thrilling. Pil ...
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- Bluewater Sailing
By: Marinetrader | - Ocean- sailing is more than recreation; it is a learning platform, observation post, a transportation system for awareness, and a delivery system for understanding.
Ocean sailing is often both physically and mentally demanding.
Ocean cruising can be one of the most miserable and enjoyable sports in the world, both at the same time.
Ocean cruising people have learned how to manage their lives, including relationships and money, because they must. O ...
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- Boat Loans And What You Need To Know Before You Shop For Your Boat Financing
By: SendaCowChip | - Boat loans are considerably different than most other types of loans. Every boat loan is different so it is imperative to go with a company that specializes in boat loans. Because boat loans are considered luxury loans obtaining boat loans can be much than obtaining many other types of loans such as a car or a house loan. Given the current state the economy and the credit crunch obtaining a boat loan has become more of a challenge recently.
Boat loans are typically simple interes ...
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- Boat Loans Free Guidebook To Boat Loans
By: SendaCowChip | - Many boat loan companies and institutions claiming to be marine lenders never take the time to help you to understand the process or of obtaining boat loans - they just sit you down and have you sign the boat loan papers while locking you into some marine financing that you may never understand. A good broker of boat loans knows the boating industry inside and out and helps you to find the best boat loans or yacht loans for your individual situation by being marine lifestyle educated, fast and r ...
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- 3 Simple Steps To Securing Boat Loans
By: SendaCowChip | - Boat loans are no more difficult to obtain if you are prepared. Many companies specialize in boat loans and most banks will offer them. However, you will have a much better experience if you use a loan broker who specializes in Boat Loans. Brokers who specialize in boat loans can offer you a wealth of advice and buying services that most other lenders are not aware of.
Your first step should be to verify that your credit reports are accurate to ensure you qualify for boat loans w ...
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- Finding Your Perfect Sailboat
By: Jay Gaulard | - When you first start looking at sailboats, you'll realize that there are a lot of options. There are so many different types of boats that it can be pretty confusing when you are first getting started. This article will help you narrow down your choices so you can find your perfect sailboat.
Length
How long a sailboat is will have a huge bearing on the price. However, this isn't the only thing you need to consider when looking at length. The actual length of a boat ...
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- You Can Build Your Own Sailboat
By: Victor Epand | - There are many people who would like to own a sailboat but the first thing they think of is how much it would cost to buy one. Did they ever think of building one? There is nothing more rewarding than being out on a mild summer day in a sailboat you built with your own two hands.
It will take some woodworking knowledge and a lot of patience but building your own sailboat will give you a huge sense of satisfaction, especially when you can add details to fit your lifestyle or your p ...
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- Boat Values - What You Need To Know Before Buying
By: Marinetrader | - I want to give you a good idea of why used boats cost as much as they do so let's start from the top.
On other pages on my website, you will read about the absence of a Yacht Blue Book. Yes, that's right, there is no such thing. There is one for automobiles but not for boats. If you call any used car dealer or bank in North America and name any production automobile, they will quote a value of within a few dollars of each other. This is due to the multi-billion dollar, organized ...
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- Simple, Do It Yourself Gel Coat Repairs
By: Douglas Malat | - Got a scrape, crack, or soft deck on your power boat or sailboat? Heres a quick, easy fix that will save you money. There are many different ways to go about the repair, but my method works and is not too difficult to master.
Let's get started fixing that crack.
Did your jib pole come loose? Did the anchor swing too wildly or did your landlubber friend forget to tell you he had on his golf shoes? Dont laughit happens. I used to get all upset when I saw the slig ...
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- The Thrill Of Building Model Sailboats
By: Victor Epand | - People who love to spend their time on a sailboat know the excitement and fun that goes along with the sport. For some, they take the sport to a whole new and smaller level by making model sailboats. Making model sailboats is a hobby that more and more people are beginning to try, and enjoy. The options are limitless when designing and crafting a special model sailboat.
There are plenty of ways to go when first starting to pursue a model sailboat hobby. There are two basic categor ...
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- First Time On A Sailboat
By: Douglas Malat | - I guess Im a long time sailor, but I was a long time power boater, as well. I can remember those days clearlyblue skies and seas as I headed out in my 42 Chris Craft, adding power to move her out and just watching for the moment when the bow would descend into a plane. I would ease those throttles back a bit, and listen for those engines to synchronize.that cool sounding hum. What a feelingheavenuntil a pesky sailboat got in my way. It would seem they ...
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- Tips For Buying A Sailboat
By: Victor Epand | - If you are planning on purchasing a sailboat there are some things consider before spending your money. Hopefully you already know how to sail. If not there are courses available that will teach you. Here are some other guidelines you should follow.
If you plan to purchase a sailboat that can be placed on a trailer, and towed from the back of your vehicle, then, I would recommend that you shop wisely and buy something that suits your needs; Maybe you like to race? Or, maybe you li ...
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- Things To Consider Before Buying A Sailboat
By: Victor Epand | - When deciding to buy a sailboat the first thing you should think about is how you will use the boat. What do you have in mind when you are thinking about sailing? Is it mainly cruising, racing or day sailing? The answer to this question will dictate other things such as the amount of storage space you will need, recommended safety equipment to carry, type of rig, the overall size of the boat and power management system.
After deciding how you will use your sailboat, there are some ...
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- Is It Cheaper To Live On A Sailboat?
By: Victor Epand | - Living on a sailboat is a lifestyle that quite a few people have adapted to over the past two decades. Some people manage to live on a sailboat as small as 22 feet and find it quite comfortable. Living on a sailboat does take a bit of sacrifice as you might imagine, but for many who choose this way of life, they feel it is worth the sacrifice.
If you plan on staying in the United States waters, you will probably consider living in a marina where you can be hooked up to shore power ...
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- Sailboats: Fun In Many Forms
By: Victor Epand | - Sailboats are truly beautiful to watch from a distance. Graceful and practically silent, often with colorfully decorated sails, these boats seem to glide through the water like birds through the air. Of course, if you have ever been on a sailboat in a decent wind, you know that that appearance of calm is far from the truth. Operating a sailboat requires a great deal of concentration, knowledge and skill, in no small part because of the many parts and pieces composing the vessel. Of course, the t ...
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- The Freedom Of Bare Boat Charters
By: Windward Islands | - The Freedom of Bare Boat Charters gives the ultimate way of cruising. One can enjoy utmost freedom in their yacht and enjoy the open sea breeze. Taking a bareboat on rental can add a lot of fun in your vacation. Some of the most popular places to enjoy the vacation and yachting depending on the season are Croatia, Spain and the Balearics, Sardinia and Sicily, the French Riviera and Corsica, Turkey, Seychelles, the Caribbean, from the Virgin Islands to the Grenadines, and the list goes on. Most ...
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- High Seas Adventure Aboard The High Aspect
By: Ruwan Dissanayake | - HIGH SEAS ADVENTURE ABOARD the HIGH ASPECT
The High Aspect is a well appointed luxury yacht that is designed to whisk you and up to 7 guests away on the cruising expedition of your life, as you sail upon the high seas. For those thrill seekers among you who desire a daring maritime adventure coupled with rich and comfortable surroundings, this cruising sailboat will be able to deliver it all. You will be catered to by your crew and you can kick back, go along for the ride. You can ...
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- Cheap Vinyl Cutters
By: shonto | - Paper cutters are high powered machines that can be potentially dangerous if the operator is unaware of how to use them safely. You can think about safety in two senses. First, there is machine safety. These are precautions that are taken by using the machine correctly, especially when it has safety features built it. The second sense is personal safety. You can think about this as the kinds of things that an operator can do by him or herself in order to prevent an accident from occurring.
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- Purchasing A Sailboat For Heavy Air Conditions
By: Dave Bello | - This article describes the proper process to buy a sailboat. Unlike most boat purchase advice, written by manufacturers and designed to persuade the reader to purchase one brand or another, the suggestions in this article are written from the perspective of a sailboat buyer and are drawn from the collective wisdom of the author's dozen or so sailboat purchases as well as conversations with many, many other sailboat buyers.
This article will focus on applying the buying process to ...
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- Sailboat Characteristics For Light Air Sailing
By: Dave Bello | - Unlike most boat purchase advice, written by manufacturers and designed to persuade to one brand or another, the suggestions in this article are written from the perspective of a sailboat buyer and are drawn from the collective wisdom of my dozen or so sailboat purchases as well as conversations with many, many other sailboat buyers. This article will focus on applying the buying process to purchasing an appropriate vessel for light air sailing.
The Buying Process
We recomm ...
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- Sailing Safety
By: Rob Daniels | - Sailing, like most activities, does have some possible dangers. Knowledge, preparation and care, can help prevent most serious problems. Consider the following ideas when preparing for your sailing adventure.
Evaluate Skill Levels
Consider the experience level of those participating, age, strength and understanding of first aid. Going out on the community lake verses taking on the ocean are obviously opposite conditions. Getting in over your head can lead to inadequ ...
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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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- Boating For Fun
By: Steve Knowles | - Boating can be very relaxing, but it could also be a expensive situation too especially if you want to own your own boat. The most common trap that most first time boat purchasers fall into is to buy the one that attracts their eyes first.
Prior to making the decision to buy your first boat, you have to be aware that there are a lot of dissimilar types of boats available in the marketplace. Buying the most attractive boat does not mean you are going to be fulfilled with it especia ...
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- Planning An Event On A Florida Yacht Charter
By: Ciara McNamara | - A Florida Yacht Charter is a perfect destination for your next trip. The weather is ideal for sailing all year round. Hurricane season in the summer and early fall can be unpredictable, but in the absence of a hurricane the sailing conditions are beautiful.
Companies offering charters and luxury yacht sales are abundant in Florida. The company will help you plan your trip, set your itinerary and find activities. In addition, many offer packages that include your air flight and hot ...
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- Sailing Adventures
By: Chris Campbell | - Sailing is an activity like no other. It can change so much from one day to the next, since it really depends on the weather. Big waves with no wind, big wind with no waves, no wind and no waves, or big wind and big waves will all provide a very different experience for thesailor . If you've only ever sailed one time, then chances are very good, that the next time you go out it will be a totally different experience. The trick, is to do enough sailing that you have a good feel for sailing in ...
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- How To Buy A Sailboat - Part Ii
By: Dave Bello | - Once you know exactly how, where and when you will use your dream boat, the next question to answer is "what are the characteristics of a boat best suited for how I will sail the boat?" I believe this question is best answered across five dimensions: Rig type, sail plan, keel type, interior accommodations and overall hull design. Many great books are available to discuss these considerations in any level of detail you would like. Here is a quick overview.
Rig type and sail plan g ...
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- How To Buy A Sailboat "€" Part I
By: Dave Bello | - There is plenty of advice available on how to buy a sailboat. Unfortunately, much of it is written by those in the sailboat building or sailboat selling business in other words, someone with a vested interest in steering you one way or another. If you have read those articles, you will quickly realize that this article is different. The suggestions contained in this article (and subsequent ones) are written from the perspective of a sailboat buyer and are the collective wisdom of someone who ...
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