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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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Repairing a inflatable boat yourself is a difficult and often costly task. It is a complex procedure and the glue, solvents, fabrics and tools required are not easy to get and are usually expensive. However, most dealers stock these items and will sell you them, some will even offer directions and advice. Be warned though that "self repairs" may end in a visit to the dealer anyways, so a dealer evaluation before you try is always the best idea to determine the difficulty of the repair.




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Crew Wanted From Seychelles To Turkey

Thu, 8 Nov 2007 21:00:30 +0200
I have a Catana 44 cat in the Seychelles and want to leave here in late December for Djbouti and on up the Red Sea. I want two down to earth sailing crew who enjoy exploring, bonus if you like diving and snorkeling, but most of all easy to get along with and have a bit of sailing experience.

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Brunswick Billiards pacts replace bankrupt distributor

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:31:42 GMT

Brunswick Billiards of Bristol said Friday that it has signed agreements with two Chicago-area companies to replace a bankrupt distributor for the market.

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Piracy Attempts On Cruising Yachts - Analysis of the 1st 9 months of 2007.

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:04:23 +0200
This analysis of reported attempted attacks on Yachts sailing the world has been carried out by Cruiserlog Moderators in order to evaluate the events/incidents from a cruisers point of view. It is not meant to be a criticism of the ICC International Maritime Bureau's Piracy Report Center's Q3 report for 2007. They receive reports from ships, boats and yachts and précis these for publication in their weekly piracy report which is then widely circulated. It is probable that the IMB is not able to check the veracity of the initial incident, therefore having to accept it at face value even though it may sound incomplete, inaccurate or even exaggerated.

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Traveling With A Boat

By Trevor Kugler
Trevor KuglerLevel: Platinum20 year fishing addict, especially ultralight river fishing ...


For those individuals who like to travel and explore new places, having a boat with them can be a huge advantage. The possibilities that a boat can offer the average traveler are almost endless. The problem is that towing along a boat can not only be expensive, but it can also be quite a pain in the butt. So how in the world does a person travel with a boat and not tow it behind their vehicle? By moving into the twenty first century and getting your hands on a quality inflatable boat, that's how. When you're dealing with an inflatable boat, traveling with a boat just got a whole lot more convenient.

Now before you roll your eyes and start thinking that an inflatable boat is out of the question, hear me out. Inflatable boats have come a long way from the type of inflatable boat that you're thinking of. Technology has enabled manufacturers to produce extremely high quality boats that happen to be inflatable. If you so choose, you can even get quality inflatable boats that a motors can be attached to without any problem. Some inflatable boats even come with very long warranties against springing leaks and such.

How convenient would it be to travel with a boat that could easily fit in the trunk of your car? Do you think being able to store your boat in a small place might be an advantage to an RV user? Of course, the answer to both of these questions is a resounding YES. The convenience and affordability that an inflatable boat has to offer is hard to beat.

The bottom line is that traveling with a boat doesn't have top be an expensive and cumbersome pain in the butt. There are alternatives that not only save in traveling expenses, but also in the cost of the boat itself. Inflatables are a fraction of the cost of a 'traditional'. So the next time you think traveling with a boat is more trouble than its worth remember, it doesn't have to be.

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Strictly speaking, Jet Ski is the trademarked name of a personal water craft (PWC) produced by the Kawasaki Motor Company, but the term "jet ski" has become a generic name for all types of personal watercraft. While Kawasaki first marketed a Jet Ski in 1973, a smaller company called Bombadier actually created a workable personal watercraft in the late 1960s. Years after the Kawasaki Jet Ski became a household name, Bombadier came back with the Sea Doo and managed to make a dent in the personal water craft marketplace. Another popular PWC model is called a WaveRunner.
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Much like a motorcycle, acceleration in a jet ski is provided by a hand-powered throttle located on the right-side grip. By twisting the throttle, the driver can increase power to the motor. Steering a jet ski requires a combination of pointing the front-mounted grips and maneuvering the body. Unlike a street motorcycle, a jet ski often requires significant acceleration to accomplish sharp turns in the water.
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Racing yachts try to reduce the wetted surface area, which creates drag, by keeping the hull light whilst having a deep and heavy bulb keel, allowing them to support a tall mast with a great sail area. Modern designs tend to have a very wide beam and a flat bottom, to provide buoyancy preventing an excessive heel angle. Speeds of up to 35 knots can be attained in extreme conditions. Dedicated offshore racing yachts sacrifice crew comfort for speed, having basic accommodation to reduce weight. Depending on the type of race, such a yacht may have a crew of 15 or more. Very large inshore racing yachts may have a crew of 30.
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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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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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Sailing Yacht's Propeller Energy Conversion?

Fri, 8 Jun 2007 18:03:13 +0200
I was just reading the thread on sailing yacht propellers and was wondering if anybody has ever used their propeller to generate electricity while under sail. Seems like it would be easy enough... just install a gear on the shaft and connect it to some form of small turbine.... I would think this could be a pretty efficient way to charge batteries, etc., while under sail but I've never heard anyone comment on it.

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