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Boat Buying!! HELP!!!!!!!!!!!?

Admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:13:18 +0000

ok, My dad said he would buy us a boat..we already have 5 but they’re all fishing boats, now were getting a ski boat…

The bottom line is this we don’t have a budget but my dad isn’t exactly thrilled on spending ,000 + on a boat..

We want a Malibu, Nautique, or a Supra any ideas on where to buy them or which ones to get!? cause we only really know a lot about fishing boats.

Thanks in Advanced

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Nautique boat question?

Admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:07:55 +0000

I have a nautique 230 and a few times every time we go out on the boat it slows down a few times every trip. What is the problem and how can i fix it?

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Some maritime facts

Steve Stelzner — Tue, 11 May 2010 11:00:20 +0000

Water covers two-thirds of the Earth’s surface area but for most of us, the seas and oceans are little more than a place to paddle in. For others though – for sailors in the shipping trade or in the world’s navy’s – the vast bodies of water are just as familiar as the roads and pavements are to the rest of us. Here are a few interesting facts about the sea, ships and sailing:

Big Brother and Boats:

Nearly every large seafaring vessel in the world is listed on a ship database. These systems contain detailed information on all of the world’s cargo-carrying and passenger ships worthy of note, from their current location to their weight capacity, dimensions, their state of repair and even who owns them and who crews them. This isn’t a sinister, shadowy surveillance database though – it’s a commercial tool for international business and insurance underwriters that has been around in some form or another since the 18th century. Companies around the world pay a subscription fee for access to these databases, either to see which vessels for hire can get their cargo to the destination on time/at cost or to see which ships could be added to their own maritime fleet.

Ships or boats?

Possibly one of the most argued and controversial topics of maritime terminology is the difference between a “ship” and a “boat”. To the layman, the distinction is probably trivial or confusing at worst. Among the maritime professions though it’s rather important. At one point the definition depended on how many masts the vessel in question had – obviously a little outdated now. The most definitive answer available is that according to the National Maritime Museum, any vessel below 40 tons and 40 feet in length is a boat and anything bigger is a ship. That said, all submarines and all fishing vessels (even the huge ones) are known as boats.

Is it flotsam or jetsam?

Well, to most of us it’s just floating litter but there are specific nautical terms for the bits of shipping material that can be found bobbing up and down in the ocean. According to the letter of nautical law, Flotsam is the debris that floats off of shipwrecks – bits and pieces of hull, shipping containers, etc. Jetsam is the same sort of material – but when it’s been thrown off deliberately, rather than unavoidably. Lesser known terms for maritime wreckage are Lagan – cargo left at the bottom of the sea that can be retrieved by divers, and derelict – the cargo/wreckage that can’t be retrieved.

Port and Starboard

These nautical terms aren’t just used on water but also in the air; every branch of the British Armed forces except the Navy refer to the sides of their aeroplanes and helicopters as “port” and “starboard”. The Navy settles for the more conventional ‘right’ and ‘left’ for their aircraft to avoid confusion when taking off from aircraft carriers.

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About the Author:
Lewis Grundon is a freelance writer. He writes articles on various topic. He recommends you to visit http://www.ihsfairplay.com/ for ship database.
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What is a really good wakebording boat?

Admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:37:08 +0000

What is a really good wakebording boat?
I am looking for a 2008-2009 family friendly wakeboarding boat. Something like the Nautique Crossover 236. I want the boat to be able to hold a large amount of passengers such as 14-16 passengers, and still be able to make great wakes. I want it like a luxury boat but a little sporty too(kinda like a 2009 yamaha). O yeah and something sleek! plz help i am so confused

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What is a really good wakebording boat?

Admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:37:10 +0000

What is a really good wakebording boat?
What is a really good wakebording boat?
I am looking for a 2008-2009 family friendly wakeboarding boat. Something like the Nautique Crossover 236. I want the boat to be able to hold a large amount of passengers such as 14-16 passengers, and still be able to make great wakes. I want it like a luxury boat but a little sporty too(kinda like a 2009 yamaha). O yeah and something sleek! plz help i am so confused. Also nothing more than 115k and not older than 2006!

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Build Your Own Sailboat and Sail Away

Steve Stelzner — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:47:09 +0000

Sailboats are a very popular weekend past time all across the country. Most people can’t afford a sailboat, therefore, their dreams of owning one is low on their list of things that they would love to do. Most people don’t know that they can build their own sailboat for a fraction of the cost of buying one outright. There are many places that sell sailboat plans online that are professional plans drawn up by manufacturers and boat designers.

Some places even have wooden boat kits that sell all the plans and pieces they need to create the exact boat they want without the hassle of having to find the proper materials. Wooden boat plans are one of the most simple to follow and as long as you do them correctly, you can have a boat that will last you a lifetime that you will be able to pass on to your children and grandchildren.

No matter if you are wanting to build a boat for recreational purposes or because you just need something to go fishing in, you can find plans or a kit to build your own boat. There are many advantages to building your own boat, one of the greatest advantages is that you are getting exactly what you want. You don’t have to worry about paying extra for different features because you can customize your wooden boat or sail boat to already include those features you want right from the start.

To build your own boat is a great experience that you can share with your kids and grand kids. If your son is a cub scout and needs that last badge, you can help him achieve his goal while also helping to achieve yours by involving him in your boat building. Even if you have never built anything before in your life, the instructions are easy enough that you won’t have any problems following them. Of course it will be time consuming to build your own but the rewards of knowing that you did it yourself will all be worth the time and effort you put into your boat.

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Buying a used boat?

Steve Stelzner — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:22:41 +0000

When buying a used ski boat (like an 1980′s or 90′s Mastercraft), how many engine hours is too much. I’m looking at one at 500 engine hours, and another at 750 engine hours. Is that a lot? Typically, how many hours does a mastercraft or nautique run to?

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do you need a proper wakeboard boat or is having a jet boat fine?

Steve Stelzner — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:01:33 +0000

i have been trying to get better in wakeboarding but i cant. is it the boat? we have a speedo jet boat. do we need a mastercraft or a nautique?

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I have a 1998 ford taurus, what is the towing capacity?

Steve Stelzner — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:22:22 +0000

I have a 1992 ski nautique and want to know if my taurus can tow it 1/2 mile to the boat ramp. More importantly, wil the taurus handle the small ramp with the boat on it?

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Ski Boat Throttle knob?

Steve Stelzner — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:52:18 +0000

I have a knob at the base of my throttle on my ski nautique boat. It has an in position and an out position. What do they do?

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