Our representative will pick you up from your hotel via a moderrn air-coditioned vehicle to Taba, then you will take the boat to Aqaba, where you are met and assisted by our representative, then transferred directly to Petra. Petra is situated about 3 hours south of Amman, 1 hour north of Aqaba, 1 and half hour from the Dead Sea which is called the Dead Sea because nothing lives in it. It is some of the saltiest water anywhere in the world,...more
Kerala, the very word conjures up images of sheer natural beauty, lush greenery, wonderful beaches and mesmerizing hill stations. The fabulous hill stations of Kerala attract scores of tourists throughout the year. Plan a Kerala tour and explore its charming hill stations which are cloaked in overwhelming beauty. There are several hill stations in Kerala but most popular ones are: Chembra PeakBoasting of an altitude of 2100 m,...more
Buying a boat for one- self is a dream that many share in common. But boats can be very expensive. Either you can buy it on loan from the bank or buy it when some repossessed boats are sold off in auction at very low prices. Boat auctions are good choice for showering yourself with the luxury of owning a boat. But you need luck too for availing such an opportunity as a boat auction.The whole story of boat auction is that sometimes the people who do not have the entire money at hand and yet have a strong desire to purchase a boat, take out loans from banks to buy them.Purchasing a boat can be a very expensive affair. And at times, many fail to repay the bank, the loan they had taken out. In such circumstances, the bank has to take away the boat and its ownership from the defaulter. But the bank does not need boats; it needs liquid assets, in the form of money. So the bank needs to get rid of these repo boats.These are called repo boats because they are repossessed or re-acquired by the bank. Consequently the boats are put up for auctions by the bank. These expensive boats that are available at reasonably subsidized rates are much coveted and all those who have a knack...more
One of the best ways of making the most of Malta's pristine sea is by spending the entire day lazing about on a boat. Now if you happen to be fortunate enough to own a personal luxury yacht, good for you. However if you count yourself among the demographic of people that does not, you're going to have to charter a boat.Doing this...more
When you are a lover of nature, it is possible to find solace and peace anywhere, from backpacking through the most remote canyon to simply sitting quietly in your own backyard garden. The joys of the natural world are all around us, and if you are lucky enough to be able to appreciate them, it will be a great asset to your life and mental...more
The article below details step by step how to properly and safely operate a boat davit (crane). A davit can be used to lift a tender, dinghy, jet-ski, kayak, scooter, bicycle, etc. Never use a davit to lift people. The steps below provide safe instruction for the operation of a hydraulic and manual davit. The how-to videos for these steps can be viewed on You Tube or on the UMT Marine website. Step 1: Check the area around the davit and make sure it is clear.Step 2: Remove the tie-downs from the pad-eye to release the davit boom.Step 3: Check the condition of the hook.Step 4: Connect the remote control to the davit.Step 5: Turn the power on (breaker or switch).Note: Remote Controls- your remote will depend on the type of davit you have.Two Button- Operates CableFour Button- Operates Cable and BoomSix Button- Full Hydraulic with RotationStep 6: The top buttons of the remote control the boom. To move the boom up- press the left button. To move the boom down- press the right button.Step 7: The center buttons of the remote control the rotation. To move the boom left- press the left button. To move the boom to the right- press the right button. Step 8: The bottom buttons operate the...more
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www.YOUVIXX.com Is anything more luxurious than taking a cruise holiday? Traveling to exotic locations on a luxury ship, catching sunrays, and breathing the salty breezes can renew and replenish anyone, no matter how shopworn...more
You can build your own boat with wooden boat blueprints. Even the amateur builder can find what you need with the right set of blueprints and have as much fun building the boat as you will sailing it. You may find free blueprints or...more
When planning to build your own boat, one route to achieve this goal that you may want to look into is that of using a boat building kit. These contain the pieces of wood that you need to complete the build, already pre cut to the...more
Thousands of people are involved in boating accidents every year. Most accidents occur in small, open boats on inland waters in the daytime when weather and visibility are not a problem. Typically, bad weather and hazardous conditions...more
When you look into the premier experience of sailing, some vessels can offer you the same advantages as Catalina yachts. Catalina Yachts could easily be described as one of the most wanted sailing vessels in the history of sailing. For those who have...more