If you own a boat and love to set sail on weekends with your family, you will also realize the importance of keeping this acquisition of yours safe. In such cases, you will appreciate all the qualities of great boat storage and how it will prolong your boat's life.Generally, boat owners like to anchor their boats in slips available close to the marina so that they may be able to take it out in a hurry without wasting valuable...more
Simply buying a boat is not enough - there are certain factors you need to consider when buying one, among which is the issue of boat storage. You should first identify a place to store your boat when you are not using it. Analyze the following options before selecting the ideal location for boat storage: location convenience, cleanliness, round-the-clock security, additional pick-up services, wash down, regular maintenance facilities, battery...more
Keeping your boat in excellent working condition is necessary to get the most out of your investment. You can protect your investment by purchasing cost effective boat accessories.Purchasing quality covers for your boat will give it the necessary protection it needs from dirt and the elements. It can even help minimize the harmful rays of the sun that dries out the boat's interior.Quality boat covers are able to withstand most weather conditions because they are made using durable materials. A boat cover which can be securely fitted also helps in ensuring that no insect, birds, or rodent infestation occurs.A standard cover can be securely placed with the use of bungee cords or other types of tie downs. Making sure that the cover is taut will help prevent water from accumulating at the top. Using support poles or bows not only helps in preventing the cover from sagging, but it also gives it that professional look to it.If you plan on storing your boat for a longer period, then a shrink wrap solution is an action you may want to consider. Shrink wrap helps make it easier to clean and maintain and is an excellent option when you want to store it or transport it.Next to boat...more
Boating is considered probably the most popular entertaining yet commercial activities all throughout the world. People who prefer to spend some further money to their luxurious go for a brand new boat, while there are others who discover it possible to go for the older ones only. If you own a boat and you are planning to sell it,...more
Upton marina review was written by Jim Shead and first published in Waterways World in September 2005Upton upon Severn is situated on the river between Worcester and Tewksbury and therefore the stretch of river on which it stands forms part of the Avon Ring connecting the Worcester & Birmingham Canal to the river Avon. Just below...more
For the person who could be recognized as a sailboat fan, the only real opportunity to enjoy this experience is to find sailboats for sale. The rental industry related to these vessels has grown appalling over the past years to where you are either forced to rent from a generic low cost service or purchase into an incredibly high priced club. With the low price service you would normally discover a situation where the vessels arent well maintained and so often used that the wait list is usually set months in advance. While scheduling may be shorter with the high priced club, there are normally tremendous costs, not to mention down payments from these clubs trying to protect their boat more than provide you a quality sailing experience.So a fan of sailing has no other alternative than to return to the pursuit of finding sailboats for sale. Obviously even this route is normally full of high costs and complications that can prove hard for an individual to not only find quality sailboats for sale but to also find a means to sail their vessel. High costs of a vessel arent just found with the vessel itself but in the maintenance and docking of a vessel within a port. This understanding...more
So you have a boat slip rental just waiting to be filled? Well, it is certainly not going to rent itself. Advertising your boat slip is essential for an easy and speedy rental, especially with our current economy and the market...more
Boat Slips - How to Find the Ideal Boat SlipLooking for a temporary or permanent boat slip to dock your boat? Finding the ideal location with boat slips meeting your boat's unique needs can be challenging, but it does not have to...more
The sailboat comprises one of man's greatest inventions, and it was instrumental in the exploration of the world by sailors of old. That is probably why sailors still love the sailboat today. There is a special connection that...more
Life if full of uncertainties and accidents can occur anytime. In such a situation a good insurance policy proves to be the biggest buffer as it takes care of the financial burden that needs to be borne due to the losses / damages...more
There are risks involved in taking a boat out to the water. Storms can occur in the middle of the sea or the river, a fire may break out inside the boat, the boat may sink or collide with any object, and a host of other eventualities...more
Before you sail to the water with your boat you should always purchase boat insurance. Then you would have the equanimity knowing that even if any damage is caused to the watercraft you would not have to think about the financial losses...more