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Friday, October 24, 2008

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Featured Boating Article

Tough Boat Ladders Made of Stainless Steel

By Joe Wilson


For the best in durable, corrosion free entry and exit from your boat you'll want one of the vast array of stainless steel boat ladders available online.

Let's take a look at the many ladder options for boats at the numerous retailer or auction sites. One marine supply company alone has ten different stainless steel boat ladders to offer as well as accessories for your ladder and boat.

The first is a four-step stainless steel ladder with four steps and a hook 11 inches long. This boat ladder is sturdy and comfortable to bear feet, with plastic steps that are molded, a highly visible white, with plenty of traction.

The diameter of this ladder for boats is one inch, with tubing made of aluminum and hooks that are thick and covered in vinyl. The standoffs have cushioned tips and are adjustable and made of all aluminum.

If you prefer, you can choose a ladder with only three steps, or one with a hook that is only 7 inches long. The smaller ladders retail for $29.92, where the larger ones are $34.92.

If space is a problem your choice of boat ladders might be a telescoping ladder for boats that is compact and stows in much less space. It can easily fit into a typical boat storage locker. Its steps are white poly, with excellent traction and one inch diameter tubing made of stainless steel with a capacity of 250 pounds. The 11-inch hook folds up easily. You can choose three or four steps, at a price range of $103.25-$114.93.

About the author

Joe Wilson makes it quick and easy to find the top ladders. Read expert information here.
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Hints On jet ski boat

All vessels have keels, it is the backbone of the hull. In traditional construction it is the structure upon which all else depends. Modern monocoque designs include a virtual keel. Even multihulls have keels. On a sailboat the word Keel is also used to refer to the area that is added to the hull to improve its lateral plane. The lateral plane is what prevents leeway and allows sailing towards the wind. This can be an external piece or a part of the hull.
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Since Sea Doos come from the factory with about as much power as they could offer and keep reliability, modifications almost always shorten the engines time before a rebuild is needed. Therefore, my philosophy is "if you want to go faster, buy a faster STOCK Sea Doo!". A modified 2 stroke won�t last long and is usually the cause of peoples complaints about them. Adding a high compression head and other engine mods will ultimately lead to a rebuild sooner than later. If you want your 2 stroke Sea Doo to go faster, buy a stock Sea Doo with a larger engine!
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Boating, Sailing And Marine Stories

Delivery Yachtsman Freed In Gibraltar

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 11:06:39 +0200
2 months in jail I believe and I can't imagine how much pain and money this cost him and his sailing crew. What a nightmare situation to find oneself in when you thought you were doing something relaxing and enjoyable.

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Lane 7, J Lefty's mix bowling, food, fun

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:48:17 GMT

The billboard on Thomasville Road went up Friday and the Brunswick Corp. folks are due to arrive soon with the lanes and the hardware.



Big Ketch From Venezuela/Grenada Northwards, share expenses, no experience required, start November.

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:08:03 +0200
We have an empty private cabin and are looking for an agreeable person or couple to help us sail back north, up the Windward Islands as far as Florida. You could join us now in Venezuela or later in Grenada. We want you to chip in on your groceries, about $50 US per week, and of course pay your own travel etcetera.

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GSDesign - Yachts and Products

8 Feb 2008 07:00:03 +0200
Yachts, products, and industrial production. Research and Development, prototypes, stamps. CAD 3D Modelling. Studies and professional consultant.


Thursday, October 23, 2008

Boating Updates

Marine Information Article

Tips When Buying Used Fishing Boats

By Stefan Jonsson


Before you head out looking for a used fishing boat you need to check your budget. Don't buy a too expensive boat as it might bother you later and you might have to sell the boat to shake out some money. Instead settle for a price range before you start looking and don't let yourself get sucked into the 'I got to have this one!'

Is the boat clean? If the seller hasn't bothered cleaning it before selling, what are the odds that he has been treating it good the time he had it? It's more important than you think. It's much better to buy a clean fishing boat from a pedant. Then you have a lesser chance of running into 'hidden errors'.

Don't buy a boat because you feel it's a great deal. Always have a look around and compare the price on it. A boat is just like a car and loses a lot of value in the beginning. Try to find the point where the value loss is not as steep anymore.

Even if you buy a used fishing boat online, from a local dealer or newspaper class fields it can be good to contact an expert. The expert can make a thorough examination of the boat and find errors you never would have. You can find a local boat expert simply by Googling for it and they usually charge around $10 per linear foot.

If you buy a newer used boat you should check the warranty. It feels a lot safer to buy a boat that has warranty. The first test rounds are critical and if something fails then you can easily use the warranty.

I hope that you liked these tips and I will come back with more good tips about used fishing boats.

About the author

Stefan Jonsson is a dedicated sportfisher and Boat expert.
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Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Stefan_Jonsson

Tips On cruising sailboat

Most personal water craft are designed for two or three people, though four-passenger models exist. Stand-up PWCs were first to see mass production and are still popular for single riders. The invention of both major types of PWC is credited to Clayton Jacobson II of Arizona, originally a motocross enthusiast.
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Small vessels (whether pleasure or non-pleasure craft) that operate in Canada must be built according to the Construction Standards for Small Vessels TP 1332E. Pleasure craft built to these standards are issued Canadian compliance labels. If you are selling, building or importing a pleasure craft, you must ensure it meets the appropriate requirements.
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Temporary closure of Durban Port

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 19:40:23 +0200
As a prelude to planning for for the widening of the Durban Port Entrance Channel, it is necessary to close the channel to undertake geotechnical drilling. We have been advised that the port closure for geotechnical drilling to be carried out have been scheduled on the following dates, weather permitting: 14th/15th of October

21st/22nd of October

28th/29th of October

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