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 correct size and shape by computers and machines, saving you the time and hassle of doing it all yourself by hand. But, is this the key to plain sailing when building your own boat? If you don't have much...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 on the water have little to do with the accidents. In spite of good boating conditions, people fall overboard, and boats capsize and collide with docks, debris and other watercraft. Falling overboard...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 the benefit of owning one of these one of a kind vessels, they will discover one of the smoothest cruising experiences utilizing the most updated features in the sailing environment. Obviously ownership of these perfect Catalina Yachts is not available to everybody as owning the best vessel in the sailing environment is accompanied by having to pay the highest cost for a vessel of this enormity.For the person that isn't able to afford the luxury of owning their own Catalina Yachts the lone option offered is through the rental of Catalina Yachts. However, it is important to recognize that with the high demand these vessels have with people who can afford Catalina Yachts, it is in even greater demand from persons who cannot afford the vessel and must turn to rental. While the sailing of Catalina Yachts is an incredible experience, the rental of these vessels could very easily be described as a nightmare. The fist obstacle you are more...more
Have fun on the water is often part of a great summer. Both offer many advantages when it comes to fun for the whole family and make a quality boat insurance as it will ensure that relatives, friends and the boat has the necessary protection.Boat Insurance is Not an Option:As in an accident with a car that may accidents on the water or while towing...more
Taking on the responsibility of boating bares just as much importance as the getting behind the wheel of a car. Unfortunately, too many people do not take the time to learn all the ins and outs of the boating laws in their provinces, resulting in high fines. This can completely take away from what is meant to be an enjoyable summer time experience....more
Many individuals who look into tug boats for sale want to buy as a result of their pure power. They're extremely versatile and maneuverable, working for a number of functions like carrying huge payloads, serving as salvage vessels, or even as icebreakers. They are extremely powerful for their size and could pull vessels that either can't move on their own for example barges, disabled ships and oil rigs, or shouldn't move on their own under specific situations such as ships in a jampacked harbor or canal.Tug boats are particularly effective because of the broad array of situations which they can be made for. Those people who are looking at a tug boat for sale favor this feature. Tug boats can be custom made to aid in fighting fires and rigged with firefighting monitors and cannons, especially inside harbors.Tug boats are incredibly effective for their size and are built to be quite rugged and durable. Their engines will commonly produce close to 500 - 2,500 kw or 680 - 3,400 hp however ocean-going types in addition to the ones that often operate in much deeper waters can have engines that are rated up to 20,000 kilowatts or 27,000 hp. Power:tonnage proportions can also be on the...more
Maybe it's a direct result of the current housing crisis, or perhaps there are more esoteric reasons at work, but an increasing number of North Americans are taking to life on the water. The popularity in houseboats has been gaining momentum and in...more
Many new boats and sailing vessels have custom boat furniture cushions that not only look good but were made with major boat safety in mind. Obviously there are many factors in the development of the cushions themselves. The design and technologies...more
I looked out over Point Hudson Harbor and watched the sailboats skim across the ocean. The sun was unusually bright, but a cool and gentle breeze wafted across the water creating an ideal temperature. It was a perfect day. As I watched...more
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It's fairly obvious that when building your own boat, you will need the standard tools that you would expect to find in the average toolbox, like hammers, screwdrivers and maybe drills if you have them. Therefore, in this article I...more
Wooden boat building is much more than just the necessity for commerce and trade it was in the past. The craftsmanship and care that goes into building a quality wooden sailboat has created a wide spread niche in the field for blue...more