Now, if you have read any of my other articles on boat building designs, you will have seen that I rate high quality boat plans at the top of the list for the amateur boat builder. However, today you'll be shocked to see me going off plan (well, at least a little bit!). Don't get me wrong, I stand by what I've said before and plans are extremely important, but I'm also a man who likes to see a little originality and personal flare...more
Repo auctions are great places to find cheap boats for sale. It is a matter of luck to find a good quality boat in repo auctions. But it is possible only if you know the right places to look. The newspapers are full of auction dates and are very good places to tell you where to look for such auctions.Getting a good deal in such an auction is like a dream come true. Yes, it is possible to benefit from these boat repo auctions. It is possible to...more
What are repossessed boats? These boats are the ones that are often bank seized and liquidated by lenders and are auctioned at really low prices! If you are thinking that these repo boats might be old, ill-maintained ones, then no, these auction houses offer profitable discount rates on such models that are newer or even latest. All you need to do is keep a tab of such discounts and get hold of the boat you wanna buy. Read on and youll be amazed by beneficial deals.Seal the DealIf you always wanted to have one for yourself but couldnt then here is your chance, these repo boats come in prices that are even 50 percent lower its original price and can get you up to 75% savings which would not have been possible otherwise! These boats are basically bank or other financial organization repossessed, when the case is that its original buyer could not pay off all his monthly dues but has paid the downright amount to the bank.When he fails to cope with the pay that is valid within the time period of his boat purchase, the bank takes it off him. There comes the auction where the bank sells it off at the remaining price the actual owner failed to pay. And here is what you have to search for...more
For some the thought of Texas conjures up images of barren landscapes and open spaces. However, you may be surprised to know that the Lone Star State has plenty of options for water lovers. Austin, Texas, is home to three popular lakes, full of recreational opportunities, from swimming and boating to cruising and jet-skiing. Boat...more
Many people use boats or caravans for their holidays or for their lifestyle once they have retired. They may keep the caravan in the back shed and hitch it up whenever they feel the urge for some holiday fun. Or maybe they have a boat that they use for recreational fishing, skiing, or simply navigating around the many bays and inlets...more
Chobe National Park is probably Botswana's next most well known conservation area. A diverse area, the Park is best known for its concentrations of elephant – some 120 000 individuals, along with good numbers of buffalo, antelope and predators. Birding is also excellent, with many migrants visiting from November to March. Fishing is an activity commonly found on the Chobe River. Local fishing guides associated with the Ichobezi River lodge, are available to offer their expertise and skill acquired over a lifetime.For those interested in an intimate experience with marine life, Ichobezi Safari boats are the ideal mode of luxury travel. Measuring 18 meters long with four appointed cabins, each with an en suite bathroom and large window, offering guests their own private view of the river.The two houseboats each offer a large entertainment deck with lounge, bar, dining area, sundeck and plunge pool. The houseboats are also equipped with three tender boats and guests are welcome to navigate the river independently. The Ichobezi cruises through the Kasai channel into the Zambezi River which is a prime area for fishing groups. The Ichobezi Safari Boats are smaller than...more
What better way to enjoy your summer vacations than to spend it with family and friends amid the cool and refreshing water of Lake Travis? Lake Travis in Austin, Texas, boasts a rich history. Constructed in 1942 as a reservoir for the...more
Before picking a fishing boat it's important that you identify what you need from such a boat. There are actually a number of different kinds of fishing boats to pick from that offer different performance, and which can aid you in different ways and...more
Just like every other thing you possess, at some point of time even boats will be worn out, and they need to be disposed off. Proper boat disposal is part and parcel of clean boating practices! So, why should we concern ourselves with the proper...more
A pontoon boat is possibly the finest boat that one might get when you would like to spend a lazy day fishing. This could be something you carry out either by yourself or with a few close friends or family. A lazy day spent on the water in your...more
Are you contemplating designing a boat? Are you wondering how hard it would be to design and build a boat? Designing and building a boat is not as hard as you would think, but there are a couple of things to consider first before you...more
The modern sailboat is a symbol of class and freedom. They provide you with a way to skim over the surface of a body of water in an elegant way. Building a sailboat can be very rewarding. If this is your first time building a boat then...more