If you are planning to build your own boat by hand, there are a few steps you can take to make your boat building experience more enjoyable and a success. To start, consider what kind of material would be the best choice for your boat building project.Fiberglass and wood are two popular options, but wood would likely be the easiest for beginners - especially if they choose to build using stitch and glue plywood building methods.With stitch and...more
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...more
The maritime shipping and transport industry boasts a rich heritage founded in the very beginnings of international, transnational, and domestic transportation. Specifically in parts of the world where the location of cities and abundance of natural waterways is conducive to shipping by boat, it's only natural that it would become a critical part of that area's shipping and trade infrastructure. In modern times, in spite of the rapidly developing ground and air transportation industries, shipping by boat continues to be a critical part of both local and world trade economies.Shipping by boat is advantageous for several reasons, the most important of which are probably its cost, low environmental impact, and versatility.Cost benefitsDepending on the origin and destination of the cargo, shipping by boat can be a lot more economically practical than shipping by air or ground. Often, the overhead of operating and maintaining a maritime cargo vessel boasts a vastly more efficient cost to cargo ratio than other forms of transportation. There's no shortage of shipping ports, either. With shipping by boat being such a historically critical venture, many ports have been established and...more
There are many different types of bass boats sold on the market today but one of the most popular is still the aluminum fishing boat. This boat has much to offer the angler and they're growing in popularity each year even though they've been around for what seems like forever. Here is one thing that most all anglers will agree on. The aluminum boat...more
A boat house can be a beautiful addition to any property, but it is also a functional and important space as well if you have a beautiful boat you want to care for properly. There are a wide variety of boat house plans available online and from bookstores, although many choose to have a professional create a custom boat house design that...more
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. MSC Cruises is once again offering sweet savings of up to 60 percent on balcony suites on select Europe 2010 sailings of MSC Lirica, MSC Armonia and MSC Sinfonia. "Suite Deal" rates start at $1,299 per person and must be booked by January 31, 201. The offer is available on select 7-night Western Mediterranean itineraries of MSC Lirica and MSC Sinfonia and on select 7-night Eastern Mediterranean cruises of MSC Armonia.Guests will also receive a $100 per person shipboard credit (maximum $200 per cabin).Each Category 11 suite boasts a balcony, spacious seating area with sofa bed, king-sized bed, and bathroom with tub.Government fees and taxes are additional. The offer cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion and is subject to availability; restrictions apply. For more information about MSC Cruises, visit us online at www.MSCCruisesUSA.com or contact a local travel professional.###About MSC Cruises:MSC Cruises has the most modern fleet in the world with ten ships: MSC Splendida and MSC Fantasia (the largest ships built for a European ship owner), MSC Poesia, MSC Orchestra, MSC Musica, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Armonia, MSC Opera, MSC Lirica and MSC Melody....more
When it comes to traditional shipping, most people are familiar with the concept of sending items via airplane or truck. There are other modes of freight transportation however that have been around for far longer than both. One method of course is...more
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...more
Arvor then - Launched in 1978 by Frank Collins, Collins Marine were responsible for creating Arvor boats.Frank Collins was a keen yachtsman, and in 1978, a Renault car dealer in Sydney. With a marine background and a career in engineering, it was...more
Now that you have decided to upgrade to a larger boat, you may be looking for a way to sell your boat and still maximize your profits. One method that people like to use is the for sale by owner (FSBO) option. Even if you want to sell...more
Aphrodite Celebration Cruises Faliraki Sea Lines has recently announced the addition of the celebration cruise catamaran, ‘Aphrodite’ to its operational fleet for the summer season, 2010. This move comes at a time when the...more
We often wonder what it would be like if we could spend our days doing what really makes us cheerful but little follow through. If you love the water and want to own your own business, there is a company that can bring you the...more