Tips On morgan sailboat
Years ago, inflatable boats where the most expensive boats on the market and only a few people could afford them. This was due to the use of exotic materials and the hours of meticulous hand labor which went into their construction. Now, the boats still use the best materials, but in the late seventies, the companies started investing millions of dollars in computer-driven assembly equipment. This enabled prices to be dramatically reduced as economies of scale rose, enabling more and more consumers to enjoy affordable inflatable boating. Zodiac and its sister company, Sevylor, are now the leading low-cost producer thanks to these technological investments. So be wary of inflatable prices substantially below the Zodiac/Sevylor line. They may be either produced in developing countries by unskilled labor, or marketed by companies who are unaware of the importance of profit margins. They will be glad to see your dollar today but may be unwilling or unable to fix a problem later, or supply that much needed spare part.
How do I find a repair facility for my inflatable boat? Go to a Supplier's Index and search for the listing of the manufacturer of your boat. Click there to go to their website and locate the "dealer list" to search for a dealer/repair facility in your area. If brand loyalty is not an issue, or your brand has no dealer in your area, some of the bigger manufacturers have many dealers to choose from as most dealers will repair any brand of inflatable.
Boating, Sailing And Marine Stories
Looking For Experienced Crew - Long Term Available
Tue, 27 May 2008 21:08:48 +0200
Hello everyone! I am at a crossroads in my life and am excited for the next adventure. My plan is to purchase a sailboat with the proceeds from the sale of my business and live/cruise/relax/explore for 6 months of the year- every year! (if anyone has any recommendations for what I should buy - I'm all ears - I'm looking to spend around $200kusd and like the idea of a multi hull) I have limited sailing experience but am certified in advanced navigation standard and off shore cruising standard by CYA. Because of my limited on water experience I am looking for an experienced person to be the "captain" of the boat and teach me along the way! Hopefully the candidate will be easy to get a long with and will be able to stay with the boat long term. (I will need someone to sail/maintain her when I'm not there for 6 months of the year!) The crew will only be expected to contribute an equal share of the cost of food and drinks. All boat costs (fuel, fees, marinas, etc.,) will be covered by me!. Each person is to cover their own travel expenses to/from the boat and their costs of personal visas, etc.
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Boat Shows Galore in January
The winter boat show season is heating up! During the holiday months of November and December, there were very few boat shows for boating enthusiasts to attend. Not...
Storm Management for Ocean Cruisers
Thu, 3 Jan 2008 12:49:34 +0200
At the 32nd Annual Seven Seas Cruising Association Convention in Melbourne, Florida, I presented a short discussion on STORM MANAGEMENT FOR CRUISERS. I have now uploaded the talk on my website so that fellow sailors can learn more about storm management from an experienced cruiser's perspective.
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New free sailing crewfinder.
Sun, 9 Oct 2005 16:34:17 +0200
Link] A new free sailing crewfinder board for "crew wanted" and "crew looking for positions" in the Indian Ocean and Atlantic regions has been established on the Cruising Connections forum boards.
Click link for details.
Anti mosquito arm bands
Sun, 8 Oct 2006 22:41:44 +0200
New anti mosquito/insect arm bands which are safe for children and safe around foodstuffs to combat Malaria infection.....
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This new product has proved an effective way to repel mosquito's (and insects) and reduce the probability of getting mosquito borne diseases.
The product is an excellent NON-TOXIC device, using only naturally occurring herbs and spices — Pine, Lavender and Mint Oil fragrance concentrate.
Contains no DEET - N, N-diethyl-methylbenzamide (formally known as N, N-diethyl toluamide) extract of any kind.
Due to its non-toxicity it is perfectly safe for children of all ages and safe around food products.
Currently it is widely used in West Africa (Guinea), Asia and the Pacific Rim.
Lasts greater than 120 hours when exposed to air, but can be resealed to prolong useful life.
Waterproof, easy to use, 1-size fits all.
