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Latest Marine ArticleSki Boat Accessories - Tips On Some Useful Ski Boat Accessories You Might Need
By Daniel Wildwood
Did you know that there are all kinds of cheap and not so cheap additions that you can get for your ski boat? Expensive as the ski boat itself might have been, these additions can also set you back quite a bit. You can improve the fancy looks of your ski boat with any number of extras. Some of these will be basic and necessary additions, while others are fancy hi-end items. Hang on to your purse, because there are any number of these from which to choose.
Amongst the many accessories available for ski boats, perhaps one of the most used ones is a swim platform. This contraption is installed at the stern of the boat, and is used to make life easier for swimmers and skiers to easily get into the water. No jumping or climbing over the side of the boat - just slide straight into the water with skis attached.
Now how do you get back into the boat after you are knocked out from swimming and skiing. The answer, of course, is a ladder, which gets mounted onto the swim platform - yet another useful ski boat accessory.
As the ski boat moves forward and picks up speed, a wakeboarder needs to be able to quickly come up to the surface of the water. This process can be helped along by use of a ski boat accessory known as the wakeboard tower. This equipment is connected to the top of the ski pole, and the ski rope is then tied to the top of the tower. As the boat starts to accelerate, the rope pulls upwards on the wakeboarder as well as forwards, to help get him or her quickly to the surface of the water
Knowing when a skier has dropped out, is very important for the driver of the boat, who is usually alerted by means of a spotter. Still, it's important for the driver to be directly aware of what is going on with the skier, in case the spotter doesn't signal the driver quickly enough that the skier has dropped out. And so a rear view mirror for the driver to directly see the skier behind the boat becomes another very important ski boat accessory.
These items are for sure not a complete list of all the available ski boat accessories which you might want to buy, but it's enough to get you started, as they are among the most important ones. As you gain more experience in using your ski boat, you will likely find other useful accessories to add to your enjoyment of using the ski boat.
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The SEADOO company has been producing personal watercraft since 1988 and will be celebrating its 20th year in business in 2008. They did however invent the sport with the first sit down Sea Doo in 1968 and 1969. However due to the engine technology of the time they abandoned the product for almost 20 years. Sport Boats were introduced in 1994 and used the same Rotax 2-Stroke engines used in their jet-skis. In 2003, SEADOO began to use Four-Stroke Rotax engines which were all fuel injected, and in certain models, were supercharged and intercooled to increase performance. All SEADOO models have 4-Stroke Rotax engines except for the one-person 3D-DI model which needs to use a 2-stroke engine in order to lessen weight. The most powerful option ever offered by these engines is Twin Rotax 4-Tec engines only in Sport Boats that combine two 215 hp (160 kW) supercharged intercooled engines used in the Speedster and 230 challenger models rated at 430 combined horsepower. Their new RXP-X and RXT-X now have 255 horsepower the most in the industry with a 0-50 mph speed in less than 2.9 seconds.
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RIB or sometimes known as RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) is a craft with a rigid hull and inflatable tube around the top. Inflatables can be moved and carried easily to their place of use, ribs may require a trailer. Most inflatables can be put together, inflated and ready to use in a short time. They have excellent performance, handling and versatility and are known to be very safe. They are made in a range of sizes from about 3 metres(10 feet) for a tender type, up to around 9 metres (30 feet) for an large offshore boat. They have also been used for other purposes apart from leisure such as search and rescue work with the coastguard and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. Well known manufacturers of these boats include:
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What an embarrassment for the city of Saint John. Finance Commissioner Greg Yeomans waits over 60 days to finish a report requested by a taxpayer because he only "answers to city council." Maybe he forgets that ...
Seeking One Crewperson For Maine To Virginia Voyage, Unpaid gig, serious offers only.Thu, 20 Dec 2007 16:42:39 +0200
Vessel: Paceship Eastwind "William Bligh" 25' LOA Embarking Point: The Maine Yacht Center, 100 Kensington Rd, Portland, Maine. I can't cover any of your costs either to or from the boat, sorry. This will have to be for fun or adventure for whatever that's worth. I would like someone to act as an assistant helmsman and lookout while I'm asleep while we sail south to Virginia. 22 Jan 2008. Duties are basically to share whatever basic things we have to do, to behave as civilized human beings do, but to try to have a good time. Victualling, which I assume means food, we'll visit the grocery store before we leave Maine and try and split costs.
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Sailing from South Africa to SeychellesFri, 14 Sep 2007 12:13:14 +0200
Can anyone out there give me some advice on sailing a motorised cat from Durban to Seychelles? We are almost but not quite complete landlubbers and we will need advice on training, licensing and anything else of importance.
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Boat Trailer Parts - How To Accessorize It Wisely!
By Abhishek Agarwal
A boat trailer is something that can be very handy. This ensures that you do not have to hire a boat storage service on the water front but take your boat with you and park it on your private property when you are not using the boat. This is especially true when you are living inland far from the water front and cannot go out frequently to check on the boat or clean and carry out regular maintenance work. There are many boat trailer accessories that you can add to your boat trailer to make the transition from your home along with your boat to the water, a mite more comfortable.
There are some boat trailer accessories that you could use to secure the boat on the trailer if you are planning to use the boat trailer as your storage place instead of hiring a wet slip at the harbor to store the boat when it is not in use. One of the mail accessories for a boat trailer is the winch. This is a particular mechanism that makes hoisting the boat up out of the water and placing it onto the boat trailer.
The winch also doubles up as a locking device holding the boat fast to the trailer ready for the ride home or from the home. Ratcheting hooks or similar devices are also particularly useful to latch the boat down the trailer. These hooks enable you to tie the boat down with rope across the top and from behind, ensuring it stays on the trailer until you want to take it off.
A hitch is another important accessory that fastens it to your towing vehicle. A proper hitch will ensure that the boat does not break away and roll back down the road. You may be able to stop in time and prevent the boat from getting severely damaged in the event of a boat trailer hitch breaking loose, but many boats have gotten badly damaged for want of a good quality hitch. A good hitch will have a locking device to ensure no one can unhitch the trailer from your vehicle and tow it away while you have stopped off for a bite to eat or a drink in a motel or someplace.
Though the trailer comes with its own set of rollers you might consider an add on roller that allows for a smooth loading and unloading of the boat. These rollers are fitted on to the rear of the boat trailer and give it that much needed smooth hoist to get the boat onto the trailer rollers. Roller accessories prevent scratched and denting of boas during loading and unloading.
Last but not the least; get yourself some good chains and a set of tools. You will also need some traps to protect the trailer when you are on the boat in the water. Once you have all these accessories you are ready to take your boat with you where ever you go.
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Abhishek has a passion for Boating since the last 30 years! Visit his website http://www.Boating-Guru.com and download his FREE Boating Report and learn some amazing Boating tips and tricks for FREE! Also discover some excellent ways to finance your Boat. But hurry, only limited Free copies available!
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All operators of powered watercraft used for recreational purposes within Canada will eventually require a boating license. The following three groups of boaters require the card IMMEDIATELY:
* All operators of any powered watercraft under 4m in length (13.1ft)
* All operators of PWC's (i.e.: sea-doos and jet skis)
* All operators of any powered watercraft born after April 1, 1983
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A Canadian compliance label (capacity or conformity) on your boat confirms it met the appropriate construction standards for small vessels when it was built. If the pleasure craft does not have a Canadian compliance label, contact a Transport Canada Centre for information on how to obtain a label and the associated fees.
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L.A. To Auckland Adventure Sailing Crew Wanted, Pacific crossing December/January.
Thu, 6 Dec 2007 10:53:40 +0200
We are looking for two or three fun experienced crew to join our trans-pacific adventure. We, my friend Chris and I (Mike) are moving a 50 ft sail boat from Los Angeles to Auckland NZ, we plan to leave LA between Dec 18 and Dec 22 depending on weather, headed for Rarotonga. As weather permits we will head on toward Tonga and/or NZ. If you are interested in joining us on this trip we would be very interested in hearing from you.This is not a paying position, but provisions will be supplied.
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Pilot-House sailing yachts - how seaworthy?
Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:59:28 +0200
Other aspects of pilot-house sailing yachts that should be considered?
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Marine Article Of The MonthBoat Trailer Parts - How To Accessorize It Wisely!
By Abhishek Agarwal
A boat trailer is something that can be very handy. This ensures that you do not have to hire a boat storage service on the water front but take your boat with you and park it on your private property when you are not using the boat. This is especially true when you are living inland far from the water front and cannot go out frequently to check on the boat or clean and carry out regular maintenance work. There are many boat trailer accessories that you can add to your boat trailer to make the transition from your home along with your boat to the water, a mite more comfortable.
There are some boat trailer accessories that you could use to secure the boat on the trailer if you are planning to use the boat trailer as your storage place instead of hiring a wet slip at the harbor to store the boat when it is not in use. One of the mail accessories for a boat trailer is the winch. This is a particular mechanism that makes hoisting the boat up out of the water and placing it onto the boat trailer.
The winch also doubles up as a locking device holding the boat fast to the trailer ready for the ride home or from the home. Ratcheting hooks or similar devices are also particularly useful to latch the boat down the trailer. These hooks enable you to tie the boat down with rope across the top and from behind, ensuring it stays on the trailer until you want to take it off.
A hitch is another important accessory that fastens it to your towing vehicle. A proper hitch will ensure that the boat does not break away and roll back down the road. You may be able to stop in time and prevent the boat from getting severely damaged in the event of a boat trailer hitch breaking loose, but many boats have gotten badly damaged for want of a good quality hitch. A good hitch will have a locking device to ensure no one can unhitch the trailer from your vehicle and tow it away while you have stopped off for a bite to eat or a drink in a motel or someplace.
Though the trailer comes with its own set of rollers you might consider an add on roller that allows for a smooth loading and unloading of the boat. These rollers are fitted on to the rear of the boat trailer and give it that much needed smooth hoist to get the boat onto the trailer rollers. Roller accessories prevent scratched and denting of boas during loading and unloading.
Last but not the least; get yourself some good chains and a set of tools. You will also need some traps to protect the trailer when you are on the boat in the water. Once you have all these accessories you are ready to take your boat with you where ever you go.
About the author
Abhishek has a passion for Boating since the last 30 years! Visit his website http://www.Boating-Guru.com and download his FREE Boating Report and learn some amazing Boating tips and tricks for FREE! Also discover some excellent ways to finance your Boat. But hurry, only limited Free copies available!
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Bowman 42 yacht- Builds on the fine heritage of the popular Bowman 40 and incorporates a host of refinements including a deeper draft with new skeg and rudder profile, which has provided enhanced sailing performance. Her paces were shown in the ARC Transatlantic Rally where the Bowman 42 "Eternity of Hamble" won her class and finished 5th overall, one of the four yachts from the Rival Bowman yard taking part in the event. The Bowman 42 combines the skills of top cruising yacht designer; Chuck Paine, with the exceptional building expertise of the Rival Bowman craftsmen. The interior layout of the Bowman 42 can be tailored to an owner's specification, providing the yacht with an individual custom-built character. Whatever the chosen layout, the accommodation will share the style and craftsmanship which has earned Bowman an enviable reputation for quality.
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Sailing crew wanted for June 2007 from Cape Town to Tahiti.
Mon, 22 Jan 2007 20:32:09 +0200
Looking for two sailing crew members for delivery of new 43 foot sailing catamaran on delivery from Cape Town, South Africa to Tahiti via the Panama Canal. THIS IS NOT A PAID POSITION but all food is supplied and NO contribution to expenses is required or wanted. Departure is mid June 2007 and the voyage takes approximately 3 months.
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Water Purification On Boats
Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:45:45 +0200
I came across this product AQUA SALVEO for water purification. Just wondering has anyone used this product OR any other product to do this job. My boat has been sitting for 4 years now and I suspect the water is maybe older than that. I can't remove the tanks without some major demolition and reconstruction work so is this the best alternative.
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Sailing crew wanted for Great Lakes.
Sat, 9 Jun 2007 19:22:27 +0200
Looking for male sailing crew for three-week North Channel cruise leaving Detroit early August. Crewmember will be expected to share provisioning and other expenses.
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How Do You Mark Your sailing yacht's Anchor Chain?
Mon, 27 Aug 2007 18:18:19 +0200
I thought it would be interesting to hear about the various methods used to mark anchor chain on a sailing yacht. I have seen a very effective method of having cable-ties every 10 meters - one for 10m. 2 for 20m, etc.
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