Boats

Boat Docking Techniques Made Easy

Each year, around this time, thousands of people start flocking to the waterways to enjoy a day of boating. While many are experienced boaters, there are plenty of first time boaters hitting the water… and the docks. We will cover some boat docking techniques in this article.   Boat Docking techniques are always going to …

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Houseboat Rentals: Vacations From Your Own Back Yard

If you’re the type that prefers the excitement of ongoing variety, then booking a mainstream vacation may not be for you. Among the many options from which there are to choose, houseboat vacations offer a non-stop, fun-in-the-sun experience which little else can parallel. Perhaps the biggest perk of these floating homes is that if you …

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Preparing Your Boat For A Hurricane

The requirements for what boat owners must do in the event of an incoming hurricane vary depending on the marina. States are starting to enact regulations mandating boat owners to prepare their vessels in specific ways in the wake of Katrina and Wilma. What are the most crucial things a boat owner needs to know …

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Marine Electronics

Autopilots Model yachts received the first self-steering gear in the 1920s, but it wasn’t until 1948 that the concept was adapted to full-scale yachts. It can be very exhausting to stand behind the wheel for extended periods of time while monitoring instruments and keeping a close eye out. An autopilot frees the helmsman from driving …

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