If you are planning to charter a yacht for your next boating holiday,whether it is for business or pleasure, it is important to find a yacht charter company who can assist you with finding the perfect yacht for your boating holiday needs.There are traditional yachting regions in the world including The Caribbean, The Mediterranean, The Indian Ocean, and there are famous ports that include Cannes, Monaco, Sardinia and St Barts, Greece, Croatia and...more
Being a responsible power boat owner means making the right purchase, having the proper insurance in place, maintaining the boat, being respectful of others and having fun! boats are a great investment for responsible owners!So you've decided you want to be the proud owner of a new power boat? Good for you! power boats can be fun as they allow you the freedom to be on the water whenever you want. At the same time, it's important to be a...more
Bear in mind when you are buying a pre-owned, second-hand, used speed boat, power boat or motor boat that you are buying something with mechanical parts - the engine, control box and trailer - that has been used in water which is very corrosive and damaging.If the boat has been used in the sea you have the added problem of salt and sand, both of which are also corrosive.Furthermore it is possible that the boat has been thrashed - after all, most people use a speed boat for a thrill!So you aren't likely to get a pre-owned speed boat at a price that is affordable to the average person, that is in pristine condition.Having said that, boats are obviously made to be used in water and as long as they have been well-maintained and looked after, can give many years of service.If you are on a budget, don't expect to buy a shiny boat that you can pose in whilst moored at a swanky marina. Instead, concentrate on finding a boat who's mechanical parts - the engine, control box and trailer - are in good useable condition and have been well-maintained, ideally by a qualified marine engineer.For instance, the first pre-owned speed boat I bought hadn't been serviced professionally. The owner had...more
There are innumerous day sailing and sunset cruises in the city of Pattaya. A large number of islands are present on the coast of Pattaya. Most of the touri sts love to explore these islands using the cruises of Pattaya sailing. The vacationers discover a variety of pleasure whereas discovering town of Pattaya by cruising the attractive waters wh...more
Bumper boats are a fun recreational toy comprised of simply an air tube with a small motor inside. This tube can sometimes leak, and often you'll find that you need to repair the bumper boat. Here is how to repair your bumper boat tube so you can get back into the action.Bumper boats are a amusement park ride similar to bumper cars on water. The...more
Building a wooden boat is easy as long as you have a boat plan. Wood is the material chosen by old time fishermen and there are numerous boat styles that anyone can construct with a little guidance, usually available on the Internet, but it can also be found at your local library. Find a good boating resource website or manual and browse those beautiful hand-made wooden boats that can be manufactured with tools that probably you already have or are not that expensive otherwise. But, why should you build a boat? The task is not just put into practice your do-it-yourself abilities but also having some fun. Boating is entertaining and you will save a lot of money building your own. However make sure that you have good boat plans, the wood needs to be treated to survive rough waters and the passing of the time. Take as an example the old wooden vessels, some of which are exhibited in museums all over the world. Although you would probably use your boat in a lake, river or the seashore, a solid construction is needed, just like if you were going to cross the ocean! Depending on your degree of expertise and the tools that you have at hand, you can start building your boat tonight....more
Wooden boats can be a thing of beauty. Most who own a boat take great pride in it. Whether you take it on the water once a year or once a week, keeping it in good shape is a necessity for safety. Repairing a wooden boat, or restoring one, can be a...more
When you make the decision to search for sailboats for sale it could be an interesting prospect for the sailing enthusiast. Sailing is usually one of the most relieving experiences that you can imagine and when you have entry to your personal...more
Traditionally, as a boat owner, buying boat parts used to mean that you would have to go out to a browse several Marine shops to get what you were looking for but in this day and age, buying boat parts online might just be the easiest and least...more
Ships are always at risk for some danger and unexpected calamity during sea travel so having regular maintenance and repairs are vital in providing some sense of safety and reassurance that boat is working well. You have less to worry that ship stuck...more
Kerala has several wonderful backwater destinations such as Alleppy, Kollam, Kumarakom, Kuttanad, Kasargod and Kozhikode. Their natural beauty has not only attracted tourists but also inspired several writers. ‘God of small things' by Arundhati Roy...more