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A bluewater fishing boat is a mid-size to large deep-V boat suitable for offshore fishing. They are typically fitted with outriggers, fish boxes, aluminum towers, a host of electronics and large fuel tanks.
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Today, the most common sailboat is the sloop which features one mast and two sails, a normal mainsail and a foresail. This simple configuration is very efficient for sailing towards the wind. The mainsail is attached to the mast and the boom, which is a spar capable of swinging across the boat, depending on the direction of the wind. Depending on the size and design of the foresail it can be called a jib, genoa, or spinnaker; it is possible but not common for a sloop to carry two foresails from the one forestay at one time (wing on wing). The forestay is a line or cable running from near the top of the mast to a point near the bow. In Bermuda, where a rig design influenced by the Lateen rig appeared on boats and came to be known as the Bermuda rig, a large spinnaker was carried on a spinnaker boom when running down-wind. An example of a typical sloop can be seen on the Islander 36.
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Sailing Crew Wanted, Sailing SW Florida, Keys and Miami.
Fri, 8 Jun 2007 17:57:02 +0200
2001 Beneteau 411, home port Tampa Bay area in SW Florida, will be making numerous sailing trips to the Keys and Miami and return with many stops in between. Sailing crew will be responsible for their own food and personal expenses.
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Sailing Crew Wanted - Atlantic Crossing U S To Med May 2009
Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:20:44 +0200
We live aboard our beautiful 52-foot staysail schooner Marguerite (blue-water boat, built in 1983, major re-fits in 2000 and 2007, coast-guard approved, comfortable and sea-kindly) and plan to take her to the Mediterranean in late spring next year. "We" refers to Skipper Jim, First Mate Barbara, and First Mascot Sam. Despite her classic looks, Marguerite has modern equipment (roller furling jib, staysail, and foresail, in-mast furled main, state-of-the art electronics) that make it easy for the two of us, with occasional help by the cat, to sail her. For our transatlantic crossing (May/June 2008, via Bermuda and the Azores, with first landing in Portugal), though, we would like to have two additional crew members to share the experience and the watches. We are looking for experienced sailors who can stand watch by themselves and contribute to sailing and navigation.
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Triumph boats, owned by Genmar Holdings, released news of the Triumph 1700 Skiff touting its "dual wall construction" that provides "a fully finished single unit interior and a super-tough no...
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Latest Article On BoatingBoat Storage Covers - The Importance Of Boat Storage Cover!
By Abhishek Agarwal
Where would you park your boat, when not in use? Mostly in the garage? Or in your backyard perhaps? Wherever you put your boat away, it is important that it is in a perfect condition for your next boating experience. Because, no matter how closed your place is dust, moisture and various other things in the air can cause lot of damages to your boat. It is, therefore, important that you fully cover your boat with Boat Storage Covers, when not in use.
Besides the conditions of the storage place rains, snow, storm and hot sun too have their effect on the boat. The hot sun can wear the seats, and pale the paint of your boat. Rain and snow cause dew and water droplets to form at various places of your boat, leading to water entering your engine. All these could do a lot of damage to your boat.
Using boat storage covers to keep your boat covered helps you even if you keep your boat outdoors. Boats are generally made of fiber glass or aluminium. There are lot of elements in the air that can cause the paint to peel, excessive dust and mud particles that can abrate your shining surface, moisture and dust entering the exhaust etc. These could affect the good condition of you boat, if left uncovered. You may need to take time and spend a lot of money in putting your boat in order each time you intend to go boating.
Boat storage covers are available in different materials to suit your budget as well as the storage conditions. If you were parking your boat in the open air, a cover made of synthetic canvas would be most ideal. On the other hand, if you keep your boat in your garage, then a thin cover of plastic or even natural canvas would be sufficient to keep the harmful elements away.
While considering boat storage covers, you may also have to consider if the place where you store your boat would invite bugs and insects. Covers like the natural canvas, though are quite inexpensive, are good refuge for bug colonies. You wouldn't want to spend time shooing the bugs and insects away just when you want to enjoy a good boat ride.
Boat storage covers help in retaining the shine and sheen of your boat, while also keeping the harmful elements away from the delicate parts of the boat. They also keep away insects and bugs. Your boat would look just as good as new with a few wipes here and there. Therefore, no matter where you park your boat, indoors or outdoors, and for as little time as you choose, it is always important to cover with boat storage covers.
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Gripping account of Sailing Yacht Aquarelle while crossing to Australia from New Zealand.Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:23:54 +0200
"We are back in Nelson after departing for Australia and running into considerable trouble. Here's what happened. Ken, Graeme our crew, and I finished with New Zealand Customs at about 9:00 am on Thursday, April 12 and headed out toward Farewell Spit headed to Sydney, Australia in calm conditions. The predicted forecast was for a 15 knot winds building throughout the day until Friday afternoon when 30kts and 3 meter swells were expected to peak and then ease late that night with westerlies to15 kts on Saturday".
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