The leisure boat market represents a very small part of the leisure industry as a whole. The leisure boat industry has shown significant growth during the last decade in terms of adult participation, production units and revenues. However, the current global economic downturn has given a serious halt to the industry leading to a significant fall in industry revenues in all the segments. With the recovery of global economy, the leisure boat...more
New Century Cruises is managed by Viking River Cruises, is the newest deluxe 5 star cruise ship with six decks decorated in modern style. All the cabins are designed with French window and private balcony for viewing the Three Gorges scenery. This ship is also equipped with radar, sonar and GPS system which assure the safest navigation on the Yangtze. There are three ships in this fleet cruises: Century Star, Century Diamond, Century Sky.5 Top...more
If you're considering a fly fishing excursion, and you need a boat, you'll find that inflatable pontoon boats are an outstanding choice. Why, you could ask, would I want to make use of one of those ugly, party boats for my next fly fishing trip? It is a good question. The majority of people envision a huge fiesta watercraft if they think of pontoons; The kind that clogs up lakes and spooks each and every fish within miles of it.We're not referring to these common sort of fish repellent boats. We're discussing inflatable pontoon boats that are developed especially for our type of fishing. We are discussing a personal watercraft that's quite small, not more than eight feet long, and will seat from 1-4 individuals. These watercraft come built with flotation devices (pontoons) that straddle the boat and are either inflatable or have solid air bladders. The hull is V shaped to virtually eliminate water resistance whenever paddling, supplying the angler with superb maneuverability. The two pontoons are attached by a frame, which provides the sitting room. When moving these are paddled much like a rowboat.Okay, Now we arrive at the heart of the topic. Why would you wish to buy one or more...more
You may never have feel interested in insuring your boat. But opting for a boat insurance policy is as much important as car insurance. Your boat is an expensive purchase and you will surely grudge over discovering it in a damaged condition. But in case you have already taken an insurance policy for your owned boat, you can at least claim for the...more
There are many different rules and regulations to follow, both federal and state oriented, that govern marine sanitation systems and their use in marinas around the coasts of the country. It is important that you as a boater or as a marina owner/operator are aware of the regulations in your district so that you do not face penalties and fees for...more
As soon as people buy a boat, they are all eager to sail it through the waters and expect them to fly like a plane. However, this does not happens all the time because in many cases a repower is necessary to make the boat run faster on water. There are many ways to do this and many people just perform some basic steps and expect it to run faster. They must know that it involves a bit of hard work but that pays off. You will love the way your boat cuts through the waves. Some tweaks here and there will do the trick for you.Propeller Tuning: Getting started with the first things first, let us begin with the fine tuning experiment and wait for the results to happen. The very first thing would be to fine tune the propeller for more speed, better turning, and improved planing. Tuning a propeller is not an easy job and cannot possibly be done at home. You need proper equipments, experience and knowledge for making it work. In such cases, the best option would be to opt for propeller shops that are known for their work and fine tuning the equipment. The costs can differ from shop to shop, but if you are having twin engine in your boat, then the cost might get doubled.Exhaust Headers: The...more
Peace of mind is one of the reasons why boat owners choose to transport their boats using the services of professional and expert boat haulers. Today, sailboat shipping and companies that offer boat transport services is a fast growing industry...more
Inflatables are by their nature a little delicate, so heres a few tips on repairing an inflatable boat.*Valve replacement, all inflatables be it a zodiac fast-roller, or a bombard aerotec have valves, and all valves will wear out in time due to the...more
There are so many ways you can decorate your boat, and let the world know it is yours. You may want your lettering done a certain way, or you may really want a certain image on your boat. There are many ways to have this done, and the best way to do...more
Method of transportIf you"re lucky enough to own a boat there may come a point when you want to move her to a new location. If this is the case, you will need to consider hiring a boat transport company. So make sure transport goes smooth sailing by...more
Buying boats without boat trailers would be of no use! If you are buying a huge boat then boat trailer is must. Generally, on holidays, many people are seen spending money after boating, but when it comes to the purchase of boat trailers, bunch of us...more
Boat building doesn't have to be an extremely complicated task. If you possess the right tools and planning methods, you'll certainly succeed in constructing the first boat. Be it your first time, or perhaps you are already a professional, the key...more