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Extreme Water-skiing, Like Behind a Bass Boat?

By Terry Price


There are many things to consider when you are buying or selling a boat. Boating is a wonderful hobby and can bring many happy, thrill-filled days, but, they might also be unhappy ones if you end up purchasing the wrong boat. If you are a bass fisherman, you know how important a good bass boat is. If you are looking for a good jon boat, purchasing one in the winter is a good idea, but the selection can sometimes be limited. Use the Internet, as it is a fantastic resource for all types of boats. Whether it is a bass boat, inflatable dinghy, inflatable zodiac or even a bow rider.

Pickup a boat trader magazine and scan through it until you find a boat suitable for your purposes. Remember that taking the word of the seller that the motor is sound is not good enough. If you're purchasing a fishing boat, a motor of eight to 20 hp is a good rule of thumb. When starting any outboard, two or three good cranks on the rope should be enough to fire the motor. If you find a boat that you really want, ask the owner if you can bring it into a dealer and have them verify the mechanical soundness of the motor.

It is important to decide what you are purchasing a boat for, fishing, rowing, paddling, power boating, or even a personal watercraft. If you are looking for a good stable craft, there is nothing like rigid inflatable boats for stability and buoyancy. Most of these types of craft will also take a small motor with the exception of kayaks and small inflatable boats. When purchasing a boat, remember that as soon as spring arrives many people will be looking for boats, and they will be harder to find and will be more expensive. Doing your homework and finding one now makes it a great time to purchase your boat.

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More Info On bayliner jet boat

Marinas are the top of the range as far as moorings are concerned. Moorings in a marina tend to provide deep water throughout the day and therefore a jetty or pontoon is provided so that you can walk to your boat without getting wet.These are known as Pontoon Moorings. They will also provide most of the facilities that you require whilst using your boat. These may include showers and toilets, chandlery, parking, cafe and even a clubhouse. The security provided by a marina will be good and in many cases will include electronic access gates and CCTV camaras.
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A yawl is similar to a ketch, with the mizzen mast shorter than the main mast but the mizzen mast is carried astern of the rudder post. Generally the mizzen on a yawl is smaller than the mizzen on a ketch, and is used more for balance than propulsion.
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Boating, Sailing And Marine Galore

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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Sydney Harbour Sea Trials - Seeking Sailing Crew

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 12:26:08 +0200
Seeking sailing crew for 44' steel cutter. Join on Sydney Harbour. Yacht is coming to the end of a major refit so initially short trips (1 to 4 hours) are envisaged. Initial destinations are not important, so by route by negotiation.

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Yachtsman & Yachtswoman of the Year Nominees Announced

PORTSMOUTH, R.I. - Joining the year-end “best of” lists is US SAILING’s short list of nominees for the 2008 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year awards. Established in 1961 by US SAILING and sponsored by Rolex Watch, U.S.A. since 1980, the annual presentation of US SAILING's Rolex Yachtsman ...

40' - 45' Bluewater Cruiser?!

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:10:48 +0200
I'm looking to purchase my first sailboat and I am in need of some guidance. I was leaning towards a steel or aluminum hull but most do not have a swim step and walk through transom. It sounds kind of odd but the is a top criteria for me. Three reasons: it is easier to land big fish, it is easiers to board from a tender, and I have a dog who loves the water and if she jumps I need to get her back aboard somehow. Do you know of any steel hulled sloop or cutter rigs that have a walk through transom and a swim step?! I am looking at the 40'-45' range.

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