Assessing the value of a boat is among the most important tasks of owning a pleasure craft, for sales value and also to inform other parties like lenders, brokers, insurers and marine surveyors. For a new boat, this is a fairly simple task, since the price you paid for the boat is a relatively good standard for determining its value. What is more difficult is assessing the value of a boat factoring depreciation and normal wear and...more
Sturdy boat canvas has to have some important qualities to protect what they are covering from the elements and to remain weather resistant and good looking too. This canvas also needs to have some type of anti mildew resistance to it as the elements will try to penetrate the fibers of it, and as the material is at resisting the elements, growth could form and that would not be good for the canvas of the item it is protecting. In todays boats...more
Sturdy boat leather has to have some important qualities to protect what they are covering from the elements and to remain weather resistant and good looking too. This boat leather also has a natural inhibition to mildew, and it will keep whatever it is covering resisting the elements for a long time. However, at some point growth could from on other types of materials and that would not be good for protection of your investment. In todays boats there are a lot of electronics that have been put in like fish finders and audio and video equipment and even though some of these electronics are made for the boating industry, they still need to be covered with boat leather material. Sometimes the electronics will have to be made to order which will take the help of a heavy duty sewing machine and needles to go through the tough hide.This process of making the customized boat leather covers for the electronics is not a long one but does have to be done in such away that it will have the stitching put close together to keep the elements out. This can be done in just a few days after the materials have been cut to the right size and are ready to be assembled. Most custom manufacturers can...more
Most Boat and Yacht flooring is usually Teak and Holly sole which takes a lot of abuse in foot traffic. It has a great look, and enhances the interior. On someboats or yachts, it is an option, but some boats come with the teak and holly sole as standard. Whether you have a Powerboat or Sailboat, the problems are what to do when it...more
A boat is a really fun thing to own. It can be used to go fishing for a day, to go water skiing, or it's also nice to just take it out and sit on the lake for a day and relax. However, one issue that many people have when they own a boat is that they don't know where to store it when it's not being used. Boats don't get used every...more
Maritime law is the law of the sea. Maritime law is very, very different from California State law. One of the peculiar parts of maritime law is the Limitation of Liability Act. Under the Limitation of Liability Act, if certain factual prerequisites are met, a shipowner can limit its liability for a accident to the value of their vessel.Stated differently, if you are seriously injured in a boat accident your recovery may be limited to the value of the boat that caused your injuries. Which, quite obviously, may result in you not being adequately compensated for your serious boat injuries.The Limitation of Liability ActThe Shipowners Limitation of Liability Act of 1851, ("the Act"), may limit the liability of the owner of a vessel to the value of the vessel. This is a unique maritime principal. The Act limits a vessel owners' liability for claims, arising from acts performed by a ship's crew without the owner's knowledge or privity, to the owners' interests in the ship.Meaning the value of the boat or ship and its cargo. If the ship's value is insufficient to satisfy all claims, the Act provides for equitable apportionment among the claimants.Vessel owners must either file a...more
Our representative will pick you up from your hotel via a moderrn air-coditioned vehicle to Taba, then you will take the boat to Aqaba, where you are met and assisted by our representative, then transferred directly to Petra. Petra is situated about...more
Kerala, the very word conjures up images of sheer natural beauty, lush greenery, wonderful beaches and mesmerizing hill stations. The fabulous hill stations of Kerala attract scores of tourists throughout the year. Plan a Kerala tour...more
Buying a boat for one- self is a dream that many share in common. But boats can be very expensive. Either you can buy it on loan from the bank or buy it when some repossessed boats are sold off in auction at very low prices. Boat...more
One of the best ways of making the most of Malta's pristine sea is by spending the entire day lazing about on a boat. Now if you happen to be fortunate enough to own a personal luxury yacht, good for you. However if you count...more
When you are a lover of nature, it is possible to find solace and peace anywhere, from backpacking through the most remote canyon to simply sitting quietly in your own backyard garden. The joys of the natural world are all around us, and if you are...more
The article below details step by step how to properly and safely operate a boat davit (crane). A davit can be used to lift a tender, dinghy, jet-ski, kayak, scooter, bicycle, etc. Never use a davit to lift people. The steps below provide safe...more