When you are a lover of nature, it is possible to find solace and peace anywhere, from backpacking through the most remote canyon to simply sitting quietly in your own backyard garden. The joys of the natural world are all around us, and if you are lucky enough to be able to appreciate them, it will be a great asset to your life and mental wellbeing.Vacation time for outdoors enthusiasts is an opportunity to explore beyond the normal experiences...more
The article below details step by step how to properly and safely operate a boat davit (crane). A davit can be used to lift a tender, dinghy, jet-ski, kayak, scooter, bicycle, etc. Never use a davit to lift people. The steps below provide safe instruction for the operation of a hydraulic and manual davit. The how-to videos for these steps can be viewed on You Tube or on the UMT Marine website. Step 1: Check the area around the davit and make sure...more
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www.YOUVIXX.com Is anything more luxurious than taking a cruise holiday? Traveling to exotic locations on a luxury ship, catching sunrays, and breathing the salty breezes can renew and replenish anyone, no matter how shopworn from the cares of work. However, a cruise holiday requires planning in order to be the best it can...more
You can build your own boat with wooden boat blueprints. Even the amateur builder can find what you need with the right set of blueprints and have as much fun building the boat as you will sailing it. You may find free blueprints or purchase them if you find something you prefer not available for free.You may get wooden boat...more
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 experience with woodworking this could be a perfect way to start, both in terms of the actual building the boat itself, plus also learning skills in carpentry. If you think about it, you don't want to bite of more than you can chew the first time round, so this is a perfect introduction. It is also probably more likely to have a positive outcome and therefore inspire you to take on greater challenges in the long run too. Just because you build with a kit or two to begin with, it doesn't have to mean that is your only possibility moving forward either, so should you get hooked and want to build more boats in the future, you could always move on to build one from scratch when you have developed the necessary skill and...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...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...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...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...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...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...more