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Advice on Hiring a Boat ?>

Advice on Hiring a Boat

Owning a boat is a big commitment and it can actually be particularly costly, and it is for this reason that many people opt to rent a boat for a period. It gives an individual time to see what boating is really about, and perhaps if they find the experience to be to their liking, they may purchase their own boat in the future. Hiring a boat can be relatively easy, similar to renting a caravan, because many boat owners…

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Redesigning your Cabin Seats ?>

Redesigning your Cabin Seats

Upholstery that can date significantly (if your boat is an old one) is the seats or bunks. On river boats and yachts they tend to be foam pads on top of plywood but they don’t have to appear this old and basic. It can be relatively easy to redesign your cabin seats, and by choosing a new fabric to cover will not always do. First you should think about comfort and installing springs, if they are a little tired. You…

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A Marine radio for Emergency Situations ?>

A Marine radio for Emergency Situations

When we talk about a marine radio, we’re not talking about a radio to let you tune in to your favourite drive team radio shows, it is specifically a communications radio, and it can be a brilliant piece of equipment in the case of an emergency. There are many marine radios available at affordable prices, which allow you to scan into active conversations. It’s not merely ideal for communicating with your fellow boaters but also to the emergency services. A…

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Buying a Used Boat Engine ?>

Buying a Used Boat Engine

There’s no doubt about it, boat engines can cost quite a lot of money, but you can certainly cut down on costs if you pt to purchase a used boat engine. It is important to make sure it’s working correctly, so testing it is always a must, but many boat engines have extremely long lives, and it could just be the bargain of a decade. You should know exactly what type of engine you require, is it a shaft outboard…

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Small must have Boat Accessories ?>

Small must have Boat Accessories

If you’re relatively new to the world of boating, then there are a few boat accessories that you need to have, otherwise you may create some unfortunate circumstances. Firstly, probably the most important small boat accessory is a float for your keys. It’s extremely easy to have your keys slip out your pocket into the water, perhaps when you step out onto a platform and without a floating device on your keys you’re never going to be able to find…

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