Doing Repairs on Your Aluminum Boat There are many important factors to consider when it comes to dealing with an aluminum boat repair. Most importantly is the factor that there are a number of problems that can occur to an aluminum boat that will require fixing. First you need to narrow down the problems in order to figure out what is wrong before you can make the necessary changes and repairs. Next you need to consider the limit...more
Fly Fishing with a Pontoon Fishing Boat When it comes to fly fishing, pontoon boats are an excellent choice. Many have a wrong impression of pontoon boats. When you hear that word you may be thinking of the huge party boats that clutter lakes or the small kinds with peddles. However, there are other pontoon boats that are designed specifically for fishing and can seat one to two people. For those not familiar with pontoon fly...more
What You Need Pack Before Sailing? When going out on the water, you want to make sure you're prepared. Nothing is worse than leaving the dock and then having to turn back around after you've forgotten something important. Remember, in a dinghy (or if your keelboat looks like a really wet ride), you may want to leave the gear bag ashore. Use the following checklist to make sure you have everything you need in your gear bag:A life jacket for each person.Jacket or foul-weather gear and/or a bathing suit and wool cap: Now you have all weather extremes covered. Nonslip, rubber-soled shoes: Don't go offshore without them. Sun stuff — sunglasses, hat, and sunscreen: The glare of sunlight (even on an overcast day) reflecting off the water and sails makes sun stuff essential. Make sure that you have a string or some sort of retainer for your sunglasses and your hat. We've proven beyond a doubt that sunglasses sink. An extra hat and pair of $5 sunglasses can make you very popular with your forgetful sailing friends. When we're going to be on the water all day, we put good sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher) on first thing in the morning, when we brush our teeth, because sunscreen...more
boat safety equipment checklist The following checklist of boating safety equipment is for a typical big keelboat around 30 to 50 feet (9 to 15 meters) in length, sailing in coastal waters (not across the ocean, but along it). Starred (*) items we also recommend for a smaller keelboat or dinghy:Life jackets* (just in case you forgot,...more
House Boating No family vacation is quite as fun and interesting as a house boating vacation. If you are lucky enough to own a house boat, that's wonderful. However, most people can't afford the luxury of a house boat. That's why if you're interested in house boating, you' ll want to look into renting one.House boats are amazing...more
Basics Of A Boating Course Boating is a great adventure on any type of boat and is being enjoyed by many on a daily basis, but with that comes a great responsibility. It is not mandatory to do a boating course at this time but there are some very good reasons to get your self informed about the rules of the road.1) You will learn about safety equipment and what you are required to have on your boat before you undertake any boating excursion. This is very important because what you don't have with you could make the difference between being able to handle a situation or not. Also, that outing for the day could cost you if the sheriff stops you to spot check your boat and fines you for not having all the safety equipment required for your specific boat.2) You will learn that driving a boat is vastly different from driving a car. You are dealing with air and water currents. If you have never docked a boat you may think that it is easy, until that is, the current is pulling you in the opposite direction that you want to go. Understanding air and water currents will help you learn how to dock your boat.3) Knowing how to work with lines and tying knots is part of boating....more
A How To Guide For Caribbean Sailings There is something magical about chartering a boat and sailing the clear, turquoise blue waters of the Caribbean. There is no finer way to get a break and relax than to sail from island to island....more
Imagining Taking Your Own Boat To The Bahamas When you decide on Bahamas Yacht Charters you have over 500 miles of tropical waters to explore. The Bahamas is an archipelago that contains over 700 islands, so unless you have loads of...more
Cool Water Boats - How To Find A Customized Boat Just about all boats are produced on a production basis as this is the most cost-efficient means of manufacturing. There are just one set of molds and quite a few boats from which they...more
Saving Money With A Bareboat Charter Bareboat yacht charters without an experienced captain mean that you do need to have sailing experience. In order to find out if you are qualified to handle the bareboat yacht on your own, the...more
What You Need To Know About Booking Crewed Sailing Charters Crewed sailing charters are available to take you to sights you only dreamed about. These charters include staying on a yacht for a week at a time and dropping anchor in...more
Taking A Sailing Vacation Of A Lifetime With Caribbean Yacht Charters When you choose Caribbean yacht charters for your next vacation, it will be almost like having your own exclusive luxury hotel on the water. If you choose the crewed...more