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Luxury sailing yachts generally 82 ft or longer, in recent years, these yachts have evolved from fairly simple vessels with basic accommodation into sophisticated and luxurious boats. This is largely due to reduced hull-building costs brought about by the introduction of fibreglass hulls, and increased automation and "production line" techniques for yacht building, especially in Europe.
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In Canada pleasure craft less than 12 metres in length need a sound-signalling device if they are not fitted with a sound-signalling appliance. The sound-signalling device can be a pealess whistle, compressed gas horn or an electric horn. Pleasure craft 12 metres or greater in length must have a fitted whistle.
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Triton plans to add to workforce
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:42:22 GMT
Triton Boats will be adding to its workforce after its parent company announced last week it was closing a plant in Maryland and moving production to Ashland City.
Sailing Crew Wanted - Panama and into the Pacific
Sat, 23 Jun 2007 18:01:30 +0200
We are currently in Colon awaiting transit through the Panama Canal and we need at least one person with sailing crew experience to crew from Panama to the Pacific. We are going onto Australia but there is no need to go all the way.
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Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:45:45 +0200
I came across this product AQUA SALVEO for water purification. Just wondering has anyone used this product OR any other product to do this job. My boat has been sitting for 4 years now and I suspect the water is maybe older than that. I can't remove the tanks without some major demolition and reconstruction work so is this the best alternative.
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Jetboating in Wanaka New Zealand
By Glenn Bongartz
We went for a jet boat ride in Wanaka with Clutha River Jet. After booking the day before we arrived at the log cabin on the waterfront (its not really a log cabin, but looks a bit like one, it's a weather board cabin) We were greeted with smiles, given a life jacket and onto a 10am, 1 hour boat ride for $95.
The boats are smaller than the bigger industrial style of some Queenstown companies but we found this a bit friendlier and personal. The driver was James who lived in the area most of his life and had been a jet boat driver for 4 years. The ride across Lake Wanaka to the mouth of the Clutha River, could be a bit boring when you just want to get into the excitement of the spins and thrills, but James filled us in with some great information about the area and a few moves in the boat to keep us all awake. The trip across the lake did not feel like 15 minutes. What a great sight the mouth of the Clutha River is, great autumn colours and clear water you can fish spot in.
The Clutha is New Zealand's biggest river in terms of water flow, so you get to see where it all starts.
After passing a fisherman, who don't get along with jetboat operators (for obvious reasons) the action started. Darting between rocks and the trees on the banks was great fun then the occasional jet boat spin to throw some water over the boat was brilliant. The kids (and adults) on our boat could not wipe the smiles off their faces. James also knew the point when to 'button off' and let the passengers regain stomachs and composure.
After the fun we turned around went back up the Clutha across Lake Wanaka and home, but the trip ended with a couple of spins before we parked up.
In the log cabin we were shown photos that had been taken on the river by Garrick. We had the option of buying a bunch of great shots on disc for $25 (which we did).
We liked the personal feel of the Clutha River Jets operation and would recommend a trip while in Wanaka. Take your warm clothes, and a beanie on the head. It gets cold on the winter trips. You get a bit wet, but not to much to be uncomfortable.
A great balance of fun, scenery and great information.
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As of September 15, 2009 in Canada all boaters will be required to have the Pleasure Craft Operator Card in order to operate a powered watercraft. There is no grandfather clause or age exemption � this law applies to all boaters. Powered watercraft includes watercraft fitted with any size motor � even a trolling motor.
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The biggest jet-driven vessels are found in military use or the high speed passenger/car ferry industry. South Africa's Valour class frigates (approximately 120m long) are the biggest jet-propelled vessels so far. Even these German-built vessels are capable of performing "crash stops.
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Personal water craft are small, fast, easily handled, fairly easy to use, affordable and their propulsion systems, which do not have external propellers, making them safer for swimmers and wildlife. For these reasons, they are used non-recreationally in preference to small motorboats.
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New Brazil extended visas for sailors
Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:05:41 +0200
Sailors can now obtain a 5 year multiple re-entry visa for Brazil from the Brazilian Embassy ....
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Cockroaches in cardboard boxes brought onto your sailing yacht?
Fri, 25 Nov 2005 18:37:18 +0200
Link] I'm aware of the cardboard/cockroach issue but haven't seen any specific reference to the cardboard rolls that foil, saran, paper towels and toilet tissue are wrapped around. Do you advise eliminating these, and if so, how do you store those items aboard your sailing yacht?.......
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Sailing Crew Wanted - Panama and into the Pacific
Sat, 23 Jun 2007 18:01:30 +0200
We are currently in Colon awaiting transit through the Panama Canal and we need at least one person with sailing crew experience to crew from Panama to the Pacific. We are going onto Australia but there is no need to go all the way.
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The Most Common Types Of Boat Lifts
By Samantha Kay
There are many different types of boat lifts available on the market today. Some of these lifts can be purchased in 'do it yourself' kits others require professional installation. The choice of a boat lift primarily depends on the type of waterfront you live on, the amount of money you want to spend, the type of boat you have (aluminum vs. fiberglass) and the size of your boat. Boat lifts also can be installed with either manual winches (up to 2000lbs) or electrical winches (1000lbs and up).
Unless you have a very light aluminum boat, we highly recommend purchasing electrical motor(s) to doing the lifting of the boat. Not only is it an extremely easier way of lifting your boat out of the water, but also, you may upgrade down the road to a heavier fiberglass boat and it would one less replacement cost.
There are new types of boat lifts coming out every season, so for the purpose of this article, we will focus on the most effective and popular.
Davits:
Davits have been the most common type of boat lift for many, many years. Basically, they are two steel poles that are called �booms� that are installed either on the sea wall or on pilings. The booms are attached to a base that is bolted down to either the sea wall or the piling. Each boom swings 360 degrees so that should you purchase a bigger boat, most likely the booms can be swung out to still be able to attach to the boat. If not, extensions are available to upgrade, if needed. Each boom has a stainless steel cable (make sure it is stainless steel cable) that attaches to both the boat and the winch.
One boom cable attaches to the front cleat either under or on top of the bow of the boat and the other attaches to the rear. The vast majority of boats require a spreader bar to be attached to the boom pulling up the rear of the boat. The reason for this is twofold; there are two cleats on the rear of the boat to attach and the spreader bar keeps the boat even when lifting and when out of the water on the lift.
As far as whether to attach the davits to pilings or to the sea wall, there are different schools of thought on that. We recommend speaking to the installers about what they recommend, however, we have seen many a lift pull a piling right out of the water while the boat is being lifted. One other maintenance that must be performed yearly is the inspection of your cables. Again, we have seen many a boat lift cable snap and send one end of the boat crashing down into the water. We suggest replacement every four years or so, depending on usage and weather.
One davit alone can also be installed to use as a personal watercraft (Jet Ski) lift. The only additional equipment needed is a sling that attaches to the one boom cable. The sling is a polyester strap with two stainless steel panels that attach to either side of the Jet Ski to lift it out of the water. Again, an electrical or manual winch can be installed and the boom swings 360 degrees.
Final note: There are many different sizes of davits and booms that can be purchased depending on your boat specs.
Piling Mount Boat Lifts:
This type of boat lift attaches directly to piling which eliminates all support beams. This type of lift is great for sail boats and boats with towers. They also come in many types of capacities, depending on the weight of your boat.
Drive on Boat Lifts:
This type of boat lift is becoming more and more popular due to the maintenance free nature of the lift. The only determining factor is that you have to live on a waterway that always has water. For example, many types of canals, at low tide, do not have enough water in them to support this type of lift. They are considered very user-friendly, convenient and safe.
They can support ranges from a 12 foot dinghy to a 50 foot offshore boat. The boat lift is drive on and basically goes up and down with the tides. It attaches to the pilings on your dock making boarding and access easy. Its also modular and portable meaning if you move, you can take it with you.
Cradle Boat Lifts:
Currently there are 25 different types of cradle boat lifts available. They can be either steel, aluminum or a combination of both. They have capacities ranging from 4,500 to 30,000 pounds.
Marine Elevator Boat Lifts:
Marine elevator boat lifts are ideal for extreme tidal areas or other unusual docking conditions. The capacity of these lifts is from 2,000 to 14,000 pounds.
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A jet boat is a watercraft that is propelled by an engine connected to a jet pump within the boat. This boat has no external propeller.
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WaveRunner is the trademarked name of personal water craft (PWC) produced by the Yamaha Motor Company, but the term "waverunner" has become a generic name for all types of personal watercraft. Another popular name for a PWC is called a Jet Ski.
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2007/2008 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race
Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:26:52 +0200
"Durban 2010 and Beyond" Wins 1st Leg - Durban 2010 and Beyond has won the second race of the Clipper 07-08 Round the World Yacht Race from La Rochelle to Salvador da Bahia. Crossing the finish line at 15:45 UTC the South African team have gained the maximum 10 points by winning the first ocean crossing and the result has moved them to the top of the overall leader board from their fifth place position at the end of Race 1.
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Sailing Crew Wanted From Malta To Cape Town
Sat, 8 Sep 2007 14:43:59 +0200
I'm a "forced retired" 45 year old Swiss South African software/electronics engineer looking for one fit & good natured male or female sailing crew to join me in an adventure, sailing from from Malta to Cape Town via the Atlantic and Brazil, beginning in October '07, later non-stop from Brazil to Cape Town. My boat is a 35ft steel ketch, primitive but very seaworthy and comfortable. The embarkation point is Malta, Gibraltar or the Canary Islands.
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Sailing crew wanted - New England/Nova Scotia Cruise.
Thu, 10 May 2007 21:33:17 +0200
I am a 64 year old retired engineer looking for an experienced, non-smoking crewmate to join me in a cruise from the Boston area to Nova Scotia and possibly Newfoundland and then back down the New England coast to Groton this summer. You can join the boat any time from 1-15 June near Boston or in Halifax near the end of June. I can provide the on-board room & board aboard my Warwick 42,
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Greece Cruising Guide - A Free, Online Resource For Sailors
Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:15:39 +0200
The Greece Cruising Guide, a section on the free, online World Cruising and Sailing Wiki, has now developed into a VERY usable sailing resource along with many other well developed cruising guides for regions around the world. The World Cruising Wiki Cruising Guides are developed and written by cruisers, for cruisers. These Cruising Guides contain up-to-date information on countries, immigration and customs, world ports, marinas and yacht clubs, anchorages, approaches and navigation details, ocean passages and much more. World Cruising and Sailing Wiki
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E-mail At Sea For Sailing Yachts
Tue, 9 Oct 2007 19:39:07 +0200
We have an ICOM IC-M700PRO SSB Radio Telephone installed in sailing yacht "Gallivanter". What is the simplest and most cost effective upgrade which would enable us to send & receive e-mail at sea? I understand I'll need to purchase some sort of modem and sign-up with a service provider. Options abound and I'm just curious about which is the best / cost effective way to go in these modern times.
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One can and should insure a jet ski prior to use. Insurance may include insuring the craft and insuring one against personal injury. Insuring the craft is easier than insuring for injury, as the jet ski is associated with accidents. If one cannot obtain personal injury insurance, check with one�s health insurance plan to be certain that an injury via jet ski is covered by insurance. Some plans do not cover one if engaging in certain activities like bungee jumping, parachuting and the like. Check plan exclusions prior to purchase of a jet ski.
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After purchasing your boat, the next sensible step would be to insure it against the usual hazards of owning a boat which include damage, sinking, collision, theft etc, along with third party insurance especially if your boat is to be moored in a marina or harbour. You will also find guidance and links on boat insurance within the Boat Insurance section. Remember that insurance on a boat is not a legal requirement, unlike car insurance, though it may be required if you have any form of marine finance.
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Cruising and Sailing Wiki by CruiserLog
Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:13:38 +0200
CruiserLog is proud to have established this new Cruising and Sailing Wiki so that all cruisers around the world can have free access to as much information on the topic as possible. This cruising and sailing Wiki is a resource to which all members are encouraged to freely contribute and help to build a great reference resource for the benefit of all cruisers that are sailing around the world.
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Hatteras Collection names new senior VP of sales and marketing
Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:07:10 GMT
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Yamaha boats are much lighter than comparable stern drives. In some cases the weight difference can near 2,000 pounds, giving Yamaha boats an overwhelming power to weight advantage. Less drag in the water allows the engines to operate more effectively. Less weight also makes them easier and more efficient to tow behind a wider variety of vehicles.
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Most monohulls larger than a dinghy require ballast, depending on the design ballast will be 20 to 50 percent of the displacement. The ballast is often integrated into their keels as large masses of lead or cast iron. This secures the ballast and gets it as low as possible to improve it's effectivness. External keels are cast in the shape of the keel. A monohull's keel is made effective by a combination of weight, depth and length.
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Sailing Crew Wanted, Sailing SW Florida, Keys and Miami.
Fri, 8 Jun 2007 17:57:02 +0200
2001 Beneteau 411, home port Tampa Bay area in SW Florida, will be making numerous sailing trips to the Keys and Miami and return with many stops in between. Sailing crew will be responsible for their own food and personal expenses.
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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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