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Friday, December 26, 2008
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Buying A Boat - Why You Need A Boat Bill Of Sale Form When Buying A Boat

By Darren D King


Most boats are purchased through private sales. Prospective buyers of any watercraft are recommended to protect themselves with a professional boat bill of sale form. This is a fast and accepted way to provide peace of mind about your purchase.

The first thing a prospective boat buyer should do is to investigate the current market price for boats of a comparable size and power. The NADA online guide is a simple way to do this. Some other things to ask include whether the boat has ever been fined or has any outstanding fines? Has the boat ever been involved in an accident? How many hours does the motor have and is there any proof of a maintenance history? And finally does the boat have a current registration?

Buying a boat from a private seller can have some advantages too. Many times you will pick up some extras that you would have had to pay extra for with a brand new boat. Things like a marine radio, anchor, boat cover and even a trailer may all be bundled together and make a great buy.

Once you have agreed to buy the boat you should record the following details on your boat bill of sale form. Be sure to include both your own and the sellers name, the make and model of the boat, the price at which the boat was sold, the hull identification number, the date you bought the boat and lastly the signatures of both parties.

Completing a boat bill of sale form will make certain that you have documented your purchase as well as providing proof of ownership. It's an easy way to protect yourself and is essential for all aspiring boat owners.

About the author

Darren D King is an avid boatsman and businessman. He runs a website providing professional boat bill of sale forms that provide boat buyers with security and peace of mind. For more information on boat bill of sale forms, please see http://www.BoatBillOfSale.org
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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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Yacht Moquini tragedy, official finding.

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 16:31:30 +0200
The sailing yacht Moquini which went missing during the Mauritius to Durban yacht race a year ago and lost all crew has been examined and the official report has been announced.

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Australian Sailing Yacht Cowrie Dancer In Trouble In Southern Ocean, Australian and South African crew aboard

Wed, 2 May 2007 18:05:16 +0200
The Antarctic research vessel SA Agulhas is steaming through rough seas in the Southern Ocean to rescue the crew of an Australian sailing yacht, Cowrie Dancer, after its mizzen mast broke and a crew member was washed overboard in a storm with swells of between five and eight meters. A South African crew member, Carol Erasmus, 32, of Uvongo on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, was unhurt but exhausted on Tuesday after the ordeal, which took place about 700 nautical miles south of Port Elizabeth. The two other crew members, both Australian, were injured.

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Manual vs Electric Windlass For Sailing Yacht?

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:37:13 +0200
From all of your experience is it feasible to use a manual windlass or are the 12 volt models the only way to go on a sailing yacht? The cost of the manual models is so much less that i would like to go that way. I have just found out the hard way that pulling up and anchor and chain by hand in a windward anchorage can be difficult and dangerous. Thanks for your thoughts.

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Solar Panel Life-span On Sailing Yachts?

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:41:35 +0200
Just wondering how long some of you have had your solar panels? If you have noticed any degeneration in efficiency, and what brand you have? Also, if anyone can recommend a good book on solar power - drycell battery systems and energy consumption calculations (i.e. how many and what size panels are needed to power specific systems) it would be greatly appreciated.

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Agile Pontoon Fishing Craft Will Get You Rocking!

By Rika Susan

Fishing pontoons have had a good run since they became something of a phenomenon back in the 90's, and they're still going strong, with many excellent craft available for your still water fishing expeditions.

And they don't have to cost an arm and a leg either! Even brand new you can get an excellent 8-footer with many handy features and a comfortable seat for only a couple of hundred dollars.

So what's the big fuss about these agile-looking craft?

Well, for a start, they are very, er... agile little fishing craft! This is largely thanks to the the particular rocker-shape of the pontoons. Other than, say catarafts, pontoon boats have less of the tube in the water per foot of tube - and therefore less resistance.

Less resistance means it becomes possible to turn in very tight circles, always getting you in the best spot for the action going on below! This maneuverability also helps you to easily navigate the river runs you'll be making from hole to hole.

And of course, sitting comfortably in your high seat gives you an excellent view of your surroundings and where you're heading.

Where can you go in your fishing pontoon?

These craft are primarily aimed at still water, inland lake and slow-moving river use. You will definitely want to avoid whitewater situations! Even the larger, more stable 12 footers are not designed with the stability needed for fast-water rafting. For that you will need to look at catarafts and the like!

And when it comes to getting to the river and back, most of these craft can be loaded and transported with ease on your rooftop or in a pickup or SUV.

So if you're aiming for some quiet, sit-down fishing on your own or with a buddy - and you don't want to break the bank - a fishing pontoon is definitely an option to look into!

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About the author

Rika Susan of Article-Alert.com researches, writes, and publishes full-time on the Web. Copyright of this article: 2006 Rika Susan. This article may be reprinted if the resource box and hyperlinks are left intact.

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The sport of Jet Ski Freestyle has seen many additions over the year; including great female freestylers and freestyle on runabout jet skis. In the begnning all jet ski racers had to do freestyle, so we saw the like of Cristy Carlson and others freestyling. In the early 1990s saw Patti Mogan take to the freestyle water against many top riders, then later Rambo Rosie Nuttall became a force in freestyle doing her patent "figure skating" style tricks.
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One very important feature of the jetboat is the fact that it has no external rotating parts; it is essentially safe for swimmers and marine life, excluding being struck by the hull. This in itself can be reason enough to use this type of propulsion.
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Central Florida Boaters Connect Through Social Networking Site

If you are one of the 40,000 registered boaters in Brevard County, Florida you now have a social networking site to connect with other boaters in Central Florida. BoatBrevard.com...

Skiers Choice, Liquid Force Team Up.

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:56:34 GMT

Boat builder and wakeboard manufacturer form partnership. December 23, 2008 Maryville, TN and Encintas, CA - Skiers Choice, Inc., manufacturer of Supra and Moomba boats, and Liquid Force, manufacturer of ...



World Cruising and Sailing Wiki - the free World Cruising Guide for cruising sailors.

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 10:08:16 +0200
The World Cruising and Sailing Wiki has been established by Cruiserlog.com so that all cruising sailors around the world can have free access to as much information on cruising around the world as possible. This cruising and sailing Wiki is a resource to which all sailors are encouraged to freely contribute and thereby help to build a great reference resource for the benefit of all cruisers that are sailing around the world.



The Cruiserlog World Cruising and Sailing Wiki's objectives:-

* To provide all cruising sailors with a one-stop interactive resource which members can annotate, correct and add to.

* To provide current information regarding cruising destinations.

* To provide information that is based on recent factual experience.

* To provide information that is easily understood and if possible, is supported by images and graphics.

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Thursday, December 25, 2008
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A personal water craft (PWC) is a recreational watercraft that the rider sits or stands on, rather than inside of, as in a boat. Models have an inboard engine driving a pump jet that has a screw-shaped impeller to create thrust for propulsion and steering. They are often referred by the names WaveRunner, Jet Ski, or Sea-Doo, which are brand names owned by Yamaha, Kawasaki, and Bombardier, respectively.
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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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L.A. To Auckland Adventure Sailing Crew Wanted, Pacific crossing December/January.

Thu, 6 Dec 2007 10:53:40 +0200
We are looking for two or three fun experienced crew to join our trans-pacific adventure. We, my friend Chris and I (Mike) are moving a 50 ft sail boat from Los Angeles to Auckland NZ, we plan to leave LA between Dec 18 and Dec 22 depending on weather, headed for Rarotonga. As weather permits we will head on toward Tonga and/or NZ. If you are interested in joining us on this trip we would be very interested in hearing from you.This is not a paying position, but provisions will be supplied.

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Stranger's gift means New Bern man will get operation

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:21:47 GMT

Because of a stranger's kindness, Freddy Vercruyssen of New Bern will have his hernia operation after all.




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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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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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Nearly 70 percent of Top 100 are MICD

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:20:45 GMT

" Of the100 marine dealerships recently named to Boating Industry magazine's "2008 Top 100 Dealers" list, nearly 70 percent were Marine Industry Certified Dealerships, the National Marine Manufacturers ...



Sailing Crew Wanted For Biscay And Atlantic Passages Leaving UK In September.

Sun, 20 May 2007 15:31:28 +0200
We are a large family leaving UK in September to cross the Atlantic to the Caribbean on our brand new sailing yacht, a Lagoon 420 catamaran looking for competent and adventurous individual or couple to help us on the long passages (Biscay and Atlantic) and possibly beyond if it works out..........

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Sailing crew wanted for big ketch from Venezuela/Granada, northwards.

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 19:45:47 +0200
We have an empty private cabin and are looking for an agreeable person or couple as sailing crew to help us sail back north, up the Windward Islands as far as Florida. You could join us now in Venezuela or later in Granada.

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Boating Books Make Great Gifts

Stumped on gift-giving ideas? If you know a boater, boating books or magazines make great gifts that will be enjoyed for years to come. Here are few literary...

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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Wednesday, December 24, 2008
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nflatable boat are no longer a little dinghy on the back of a large pleasure yacht, but can range up to 45 ft in length and longer. "Rigid" hulls of fiberglass or aluminum have evolved from the original fabric floors, luxury components and even cabins now grace the decks of many inflatable boats. Contrary to the name, inflatable boat, on some inflatable boats of today the only thing inflatable is the collar around the perimeter gunwales of the deck however, the inflatable boat lives on and becomes more popular year after year.
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In France, Pierre Debroutelle came up with a prototype for an inflatable boat in 1934. The first boat of its kind to be certified by the French Navy, Zodiac's model probably sparked the development of the civil and military inflatable boat industry. Unlike its counterparts, the boat improved by Pierre Debroutelle in 1937 was actually designed in a U-shape, with the two lateral buoyancy chambers connected by a wooden transom patented on August 10, 1943. This version was the direct predecessor of today's inflatable sports and pleasure boats. Since then many new manufacturers, new models and new designs have hit the market.
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Cruising And Sailing Wiki, A community project, all sailors encouraged to contribute.

Sat, 20 Oct 2007 20:10:15 +0200
Has anyone noticed the very quiet birth of the CruiserLog Cruising and Sailing Wiki? This Cruising and Sailing Wiki will develop into an extremely useful resource for all cruisers around the world - be built by all cruisers around the world who are always so willing to share their knowledge and information.

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Yacht Clandara in difficulty in the Indian Ocean - Latest News.

Thu, 2 Aug 2007 18:05:48 +0200
Yacht Clandara - catamaran adrift in the Indian Ocean. SA men wait on rescue from yacht Clandara 01/08/2007 12:15 - (SA) Johannesburg - Authorities on the island of Reunion said it could take them until Saturday to get to the yacht Clandara adrift in the Indian Ocean, SABC news reported on Wednesday. Four yachtsmen on board the catamaran Clandara were stranded in deep seas after their yacht lost its mast, sail and radio antenna during heavy storms on Monday evening. Three South African men and one Australian were on board and had been sailing from Durban to Australia.



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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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Ericsson Racing Team Hunting for Zephyrs off India

Ericsson 4 went into Stealth mode this morning, opting to hide itself from the fleet as it crawled towards the Leg 2 finish of the Volvo Ocean Race in Cochin, India.Torben Grael and the International crew were back on the leaderboard at 1603 GMT this afternoon, approximately 36 nautical miles ...


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There is no engineering limit to the size of jet boats, though the validity of their use depends a lot on the type of application. Classic prop-drives are generally more efficient and economical at low speeds (up to about 20 knots) but as boat speed increases beyond this the extra hull resistance generated by struts, rudders, shafts etc means waterjets are more efficient in the 20-50 knot range. Also, in situations where you need very large propellers turning at slow speeds (such as tug boats) the equivalent size waterjet would be simply too big to be practical. For these reasons the vast majority of waterjet units are installed in high speed vessels and in particular situations where shallow draught, manoeuvrability and load flexibility are main concerns.
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The cutter is similar to a sloop with a single mast and mainsail, but generally carries the mast further aft to allow for the use of two headsails attached to two forestays, the head stay and the inner stay, which carry the jib and staysail respectively. This is rarely considered a racing configuration; however, it gives versatility to cruising boats, especially in high wind conditions, when a small jib can be flown from the inner stay.
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Sailing/cruising To Achieve One's Goals.

Sun, 19 Aug 2007 16:55:16 +0200
After reading Liz Clark's sailing blog, my husband and I started talking about what was so refreshing about it (besides the good grammar and pics!). Well, the thing that jumped out was the fact that this cruiser wasn't identifying herself as a cruiser but instead as a surfer-girl. Her outlook on life, her goals, where she's going and what she's doing doesn't simply focus on "cruising" for the sake of cruising. We realized that we were craving another viewpoint like this. We absolutely love to hear about people who are achieving another life goal where sailing/cruising happens to be a conduit to the achievement. What do you all think?

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Hearty Sendoff for Ericsson Racing Team as Leg 3 Begins

COCHIN, India - The Volvo Ocean Race returned to the high seas today for Leg 3. Ericsson Racing Team's Ericsson 4 began the leg as the overall race leader with 26 points, and Ericsson 3 is placed fifth, 11.5 points behind.

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Questions regarding communications while sailing and food preparation.

Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:57:13 +0200
Link] What did you use for communications while sailing? Did you have a satellite phone? We have a laptop, while we are at sea, do you have any suggestions for internet access ( I know this can get vastly expensive, where do you draw the line at spending?). A further simple question. In the the Caribbean, what is the best way to clean fruit & vegetables? I am really looking forward to the markets, but am skeptical about the flies that may (or may not) be crawling over them....

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Bowled over by Brunswick? Buy its bonds for high return, yields

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 22:48:34 GMT

Recent news from Brunswick Corporation has been virtually all negative. A major drop-off in the company's boat business, sagging sales of its marine engine unit, apparent dissatisfaction among company employees ...



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