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Wednesday, November 26, 2008

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Boat Stereo - Selection Guidelines

By David Faulkner


it is but natural to think about buying a boat stereo that will round up your boat accessories. But before getting one, there are some things worth considering.

For one, a boat stereo should be both water- and rust-resistant on the outside as well as the inside. Do not purchase just any boat stereo. If possible, you should take some effort to find out how it was assembled and if the parts are waterproof and can withstand humidity.

Consider different extreme scenarios, such as the boat stereo falling on the water or it being exposed to the sweltering heat of the sun. Will your boat stereo still function under the said conditions? Check and double check if the boat stereo is really water-resistant and not just an ordinary, run-of-the-mill music box.

Another point of consideration is the cost. A boat stereo may be a hundred dollars more expensive than an ordinary stereo, but you have to be convinced that you are getting your money�s worth for it.

You yourself should somehow be knowledgeable about boat stereos as to their best features, whether their manufacture passes strict product standards, and whether they require easy installation and maintenance requirements. Being equipped with this information, you would be able to tell if you have the best deal for your money in acquiring a boat stereo.

Some people ignore this, but a boat stereo warranty is just as important as the unit itself. You should pay particular attention on the warranty period and the parts included under such. You may notice that a warranty may differ from one manufacturer to the next. No two warranties are alike. Therefore, you really have to understand the warranty aspect of a boat stereo should you decide to purchase one.

Having more than enough financial resources can get you the best boat stereo you can ever imagine. But then again, careful scrutiny must be undertaken to ensure that the boat stereo you acquire will provide you with many useful years of service.

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Buying a boatYou need to ask yourself several questions.
- What do I want to do with the boat?
- What is my budget?
- New or Used?
- Payment Plans
- Where can I store the boat?
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More Boating, Sailing And Marine Info

Being Your Own Mechanic as owner of a sailing yacht.

Sat, 8 Sep 2007 14:51:38 +0200
Reading this sailing blog for the past few weeks makes me realize how incredibly difficult it must be to own a boat if you don't have the skills to do the mechanical work yourself. I wonder what percent of today's cruisers rely on a mechanic versus do-it-yourself?

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Sailing Crew for Florida , Bahamas & Caribbean Cruising

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:53:25 +0200
Looking for 2/3 sailing crew for cruise. This is not a delivery trip so will be stopping at lots of places of interest ,islands etc. Require easygoing, young or young-at-heart crew. Yacht is fitted for extended voyaging/Bluewater cruising with all safety devices.

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Caribbean or Bahamas - where to keep a yacht?

Sat, 1 Dec 2007 13:25:38 +0200
This is a somewhat general question but where would be a good place to moor a yacht - the Bahamas or in the Caribbean? When I say good, I mean a combination of relatively cheap-to-fly- to, close to an airport, relatively cheap and safe to moor a sailing yacht that is also a good cruising destination.

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Tuesday, November 25, 2008

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Latest Boating Article

3 Essential Boat Dock Accessories

By Charlie Johnson


When you buy a power boat, it's possible that you'll also rent dock space at
the nearest marina. And that means boat dock accessories. This isn't
something a lot of people think of when they purchase a boat but you'd
be surprised at what's available for boat dock accessories. So how do
you choose?

One boat dock accessory that's crucial to your boat is dock bumpers.
Dock bumpers are designed to keep your boat from banding against the
sides of the dock in heavy winds and storms.

While most bumps would
only cause superficial problems like paint scratches (annoying enough
in itself) you could end up with some serious damage if the storm is
bad enough to really slam your boat into the sides of the dock.

Dock wheels could be something you might want to consider as well.
This is especially true if your dock spot is narrow and you have
trouble steering your boat all the way in. Dock wheels allow you
to navigate your boat to the beginning of your slot, and then they
catch your boat and bring it all the way in.

And lastly, you may want to consider a dock ladder. A dock ladder will
allow you to check out various exterior parts of your boat up close. It
also comes in handy if your can't reach your boat from the dock and choose
to swim to it.

Buying your boat is just the beginning. There are many other things you
need to take care of that new boat owners don't necessarily think of when
purchasing a boat.

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Inflatable boats are the ideal yacht tender because of all their basic advantages including: lightness, stability and buoyancy. Unlike regular dinghies, they're easy to lift on board. With special rubstrake glued or thermobonded to their sides, inflatables won't damage or mark your yacht's hull or deck. Purchasing an inflatable tender almost guarantees the elimination of scuff marks and scratches on your yacht forever.


More Boating, Sailing And Marine Information

GPS - WAAS discontinued so does your GPS unit require a software update?

Mon, 6 Aug 2007 10:47:24 +0200
What does this mean for existing (maybe older) GPS receivers? Do they require a software update for the changes? Perhaps you should contact the supplier or manufacturer of your unit to confirm.

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Coast Guard Warns Winter Live Aboards

If you live in a cold climate and are planning on living aboard your vessel this winter, you will want to heed the U.S. Coast Guard warnings to winter live...

Sailing crew wanted for voyage from the UK to Thailand

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:49:41 +0200
Leaving UK end of August and the sailing yacht is a 48ft Oyster just finishing refit in UK . Destination is Thailand via the Red Sea to arrive at the end of October. This is a delivery not a cruise. Cover on boat expenses but no wage.

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Fountain board member resigns

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:37:36 GMT

Email this article to a friend! WASHINGTON, N.C. a ' Anthony A. Sarandes notified Fountain Powerboat Industries Inc.



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