Keeping your boat in excellent working condition is necessary to get the most out of your investment. You can protect your investment by purchasing cost effective boat accessories.Purchasing quality covers for your boat will give it the necessary protection it needs from dirt and the elements. It can even help minimize the harmful rays of the sun that dries out the boat's interior.Quality boat covers are able to withstand most weather...more
Boating is considered probably the most popular entertaining yet commercial activities all throughout the world. People who prefer to spend some further money to their luxurious go for a brand new boat, while there are others who discover it possible to go for the older ones only. If you own a boat and you are planning to sell it, there are certain tips you might want to bear in mind and follow before doing so. Let's focus on them...more
Upton marina review was written by Jim Shead and first published in Waterways World in September 2005Upton upon Severn is situated on the river between Worcester and Tewksbury and therefore the stretch of river on which it stands forms part of the Avon Ring connecting the Worcester & Birmingham Canal to the river Avon. Just below Upton Bridge and opposite the attractive old town is Upton Marina.It was developed in 1974 from a site that was known as the Brick Holes which had been used for clay extraction more than a century ago and had since that time been a pond. The marina had several previous owners and in 1988 was bought by the present owners Walton Marine. This is a private family owned company whose Managing Director is Mike Cook. They also own Walton Marina on the Thames and two other inland marinas. The Marina Manager is Steve Arber CMM. Steve first worked in a marina as a holiday job while he was at university. He was attracted by the work and after he left university he went to work for a marina at Windsor on the Thames and to run the servicing and chandlery. After a few years he then went to work for Walton Marina and came to Upton as manager in the early...more
For the person who could be recognized as a sailboat fan, the only real opportunity to enjoy this experience is to find sailboats for sale. The rental industry related to these vessels has grown appalling over the past years to where you are either forced to rent from a generic low cost service or purchase into an incredibly high priced club. With...more
So you have a boat slip rental just waiting to be filled? Well, it is certainly not going to rent itself. Advertising your boat slip is essential for an easy and speedy rental, especially with our current economy and the market of available boat slips at marinas and residences across the world. It is more vital than ever that...more
Boat Slips - How to Find the Ideal Boat SlipLooking for a temporary or permanent boat slip to dock your boat? Finding the ideal location with boat slips meeting your boat's unique needs can be challenging, but it does not have to be if you keep the following tips in mind as you search for your next slip:• Know your boat's dimensions - the first step in finding a boat slip is to know all of your boat's measurements, including its width, height and draft. If you are unsure of your boat's measurements, you might end up renting a slip that will not accommodate your boat or is in water too shallow for your sailboat's draft.• Accessibility to the boat slip - another important piece of information, particularly for sailors, is whether the slip provides sufficient access to the water in which you intend to travel. You must know whether there are any fixed bridges or other obstacles that would impede your access to and from the slip. If there are any bridges, research the clearance both at high tide and low tide to make sure your boat's height will allow unrestricted access to your slip. Also, if there are any draw bridges in the area, you need to determine when and how...more
The sailboat comprises one of man's greatest inventions, and it was instrumental in the exploration of the world by sailors of old. That is probably why sailors still love the sailboat today. There is a special connection that is...more
Life if full of uncertainties and accidents can occur anytime. In such a situation a good insurance policy proves to be the biggest buffer as it takes care of the financial burden that needs to be borne due to the losses / damages...more
There are risks involved in taking a boat out to the water. Storms can occur in the middle of the sea or the river, a fire may break out inside the boat, the boat may sink or collide with any object, and a host of other eventualities...more
Before you sail to the water with your boat you should always purchase boat insurance. Then you would have the equanimity knowing that even if any damage is caused to the watercraft you would not have to think about the financial losses...more
If you reside in the scenic place of Pennsylvania you would have certainly spent a lot of time in your boat sailing or boating in the wonderful rivers and lakes. If you are not the casual boater and have boats for serious business...more
A boat owner's life is not always relaxed and tension-free. This is especially true for those boaters who are involved in the serious business of boating and marine activities. Hazards are always lurking when a boater sends his...more