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The biggest jet-driven vessels are found in military use or the high speed passenger/car ferry industry. South Africa's Valour class frigates (approximately 120m long) are the biggest jet-propelled vessels so far. Even these German-built vessels are capable of performing "crash stops.
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Size of the jet ski is important. There are jet skis that accommodate one person, two people or four people. The four-person model is a relatively new and quite popular model, so this may be hard to obtain used.
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Some inflatable boats are still made from a rubber-based fabric called Hypalon. While this is still a very good material, its major downfall is that it can only be joined by gluing, done manually. Problems including poor bonds, delamination of seams or fabric can still affect these glued fabrics. Today, many inflatables are manufactured from polyurethane fabrics, although larger inflatables (particularly RIBs used for rescue or military purposes) use hypalon because thicker hypalon fabrics are still considered to be stronger and more durable than polyurethane. There are some hypalon fabrics that are "2-ply" or a double unit made up of hypalon/weave/hypalon/weave/hypalon and are used for extreme situations including bumper padding, bow skirts, anti-chafe patches and similar applications.
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This Week's Boat Shows
January is a hopping month for boat shows. Here is sampling of the boat shows going on around the country this week, January 5 - January 11. Visit the...
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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Seattle To Hawaii And Guam - Sailing Crew Needed.
Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:42:01 +0200
I need 2 or 3 sailing crew for Seattle to Hawaii and on to Guam. I will depart from Seattle/Port Angeles on or about 1 September and leave the boat in Guam. The boat is a 42 ft Cheoy Lee, well outfitted and solid. I am expecting to allow 2 months for the trip to Guam including 10 days port time in Hawaii for refitting and repair.
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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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2007/2008 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race
Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:26:52 +0200
"Durban 2010 and Beyond" Wins 1st Leg - Durban 2010 and Beyond has won the second race of the Clipper 07-08 Round the World Yacht Race from La Rochelle to Salvador da Bahia. Crossing the finish line at 15:45 UTC the South African team have gained the maximum 10 points by winning the first ocean crossing and the result has moved them to the top of the overall leader board from their fifth place position at the end of Race 1.
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Sailing Crew for Florida , Bahamas & Caribbean Cruising
Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:53:25 +0200
Looking for 2/3 sailing crew for cruise. This is not a delivery trip so will be stopping at lots of places of interest ,islands etc. Require easygoing, young or young-at-heart crew. Yacht is fitted for extended voyaging/Bluewater cruising with all safety devices.
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For Winter Boating Fun, Join the Local Holiday Boat Parade
Think lights and decorations are just for your home this holiday season? Think again. A great way to include your favorite hobby in your festivities is to join...
Caribbean Cruising Guide
Tue, 27 May 2008 21:04:54 +0200
The Caribbean section of the Cruising Wiki is now well underway - many sections are already very useful and interesting and, of course, free for anyone to access. Our collective thanks to all those who have already contributed their information to date - it is most appreciated by all cruisers around the world. Thank you! I am posting this message on this board to make an appeal to all who have knowledge of the Caribbean region to make a concerted effort to "fill in the blanks" and complete this section in particular. Let's get this section completed - for all the cruisers that are following in our wakes. Bring out the "writer" in you and help to build a great resource for all - others will be building other sections around the world that will be useful to YOU in the future. Help to build this World Cruising Wiki - the free, online Cruising Guide. The World Cruising Wiki belongs to all - built by cruisers, for cruisers.
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Boat Fenders For A Sailing Yacht, cylindrical or spherical?
Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:00:13 +0200
Is there a practical reason why some cruisers choose round over cylindrical (or vice versa) fenders for a sailing yacht? I have been told the guide for fender size is 2.5cm per 1.5m (1" per 5') of boat length for cylindrical, and 5cm per 1.5m (2" per 5') for round; is this an effective measure? Some sailors also seem to think that suspending fenders from the hand railings/wire between staunchions is poor seamanship...is there a modern reason why this may be true?
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