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A Study of Boat Covers

By Susan Fielding

A lot of people aspire to own their very own sailboat and sail up and down the coasts of the world in brilliant sunshine. It is a great activity, and it is enjoyed by millions of people throughout the world. Simply owning your own boat with many accessories is not the end though. The proper maintenance is what will keep your boat running for a long while. Take care of your boat at all times, as well as the accessories that go with it.

Although boats are not living organisms like human beings, they are though also subject to natural deterioration from the elements. If you do not pamper your loved possession, then with time, it will become worthless to you and not perform the way you need it to.

Providing added attention to a cover for your boat is required to keep your boat in pristine condition at all times. They keep dust, snow, harsh rain, and other elemental factors away from your boat. If you do not protect your boat from these harsh elements, then the lovely friend called corrosion will show up and immediately devalue this prized possession.

There are many options when it comes to boat covers. The best options are custom boat covers. They are created to satisfy the customer�s needs, and come in many different styles. You might want to bear in mind a few things before buying a boat cover. It is up to you to make sure that you measure your boat�s dimensions accurately. Conduct some online research, as to the various types of covers there are, the fabrics they are made of, and the customer reviews for that product. All soft fabrics are ideal for custom boat covers. A fabric that is strong and flexible at the same time is an important part as well. Covers made of such fabric keeps the boat protected from the far reaching effects of direct sunlight and the elements at large. These can include rust and corrosion.

There are many online retailers that you can have to build your custom boat cover for you. It does not matter where or how you buy your cover, always do the research before buying. Whether you buy online or offline, do not buy before doing some research. Custom boat covers come in many different colors and various fabrics and in just about any price range. So you have a wide array of choice to choose from for all your boat cover needs. Do not rush into anything; take your time in researching the proper cover, and then you are ready to protect your investment.

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If you want to run shallow rivers, you need a jet boat. Jet boats come in different types and sizes, but they all have one thing in common � they depend on a high-pressure column of water pushed out of the engine to propel the boat. They can run in less water depth because there is no prop and lower unit hanging down to snag the river bottom. With the right boat, a highly skilled driver, and a consistent bottom, you can run in as little as two-to-three inches of water.
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Weekender yachts are slightly larger, sub-30-feet (9.5 m) in length. They often have twin keels or lifting keels such as in trailer sailers. This allows them to operate in shallow waters, and if needed "dry out"�become beached as the tide falls. The hull shape (or twin-keel layout) allows the boat to sit upright when there is no water. Such boats are designed to undertake short journeys, rarely lasting more than 2 or 3 days (hence their name). Of course, in coastal areas long trips may be undertaken in a series of short hops.
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CHAGOS - Breaking News!, Appeal Court Rules in Favour of BIOT Islanders

Wed, 23 May 2007 14:12:37 +0200
Chagos families win legal battle. The islanders have been protesting for the right to return to the island. Families expelled from the Chagos Islands by the British have won their legal battle for the right to return home at the Court of Appeal. Some 2,000 residents were forced out when the British colony in the Indian Ocean was leased to the US in the 1960s to build an air base at Diego Garcia.

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Round Britain Race shaken by rough seas

Results table given a shaking too.

MBY's Derek impressed with Botnia Targa

But the race is taking its toll on him, he admits.

Sailing Crew Wanted For Biscay And Atlantic Passages Leaving UK In September.

Sun, 20 May 2007 15:31:28 +0200
We are a large family leaving UK in September to cross the Atlantic to the Caribbean on our brand new sailing yacht, a Lagoon 420 catamaran looking for competent and adventurous individual or couple to help us on the long passages (Biscay and Atlantic) and possibly beyond if it works out..........

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Yacht Moquini tragedy, official finding.

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 16:31:30 +0200
The sailing yacht Moquini which went missing during the Mauritius to Durban yacht race a year ago and lost all crew has been examined and the official report has been announced.

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In 1839 the first inflatable boat pontoons were tested by the Duke of Wellington. In 1840, the Englishman Thomas Hancock designed inflatable craft and described this work in "The Origin and Progress of India Rubber Manufacture in England" published a few years later. In 1844, a Lieutenant Halkett designed a round-shaped inflatable bloat which was used in several Arctic expeditions.
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According to the Guiness Book of Motorboating, the history of the inflatable boat goes back as far as 880 BC, when the Assyrian king Ashurnasirpal II ordered troops to cross a river using greased animal skins, which they inflated continuously to keep the vessels afloat. In ancient China, during the Sung and Ming dynasties, inflated, airtight skins were used for crossing rivers.
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When boating make flares accessible and ensure they are stored in a cool, dry location such as a watertight container.
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Sailing crew wanted for Florida Keys to Bahamas on Sept 1, 2007.

Thu, 2 Aug 2007 18:12:14 +0200
Professional captain seeks moderately experienced sailing crew for fast 300 mile passage from Key Largo to Abaco, Bahamas. Must be able to stand watch, assist in galley, and handle personal expenses.

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40' - 45' Bluewater Cruiser?!

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:10:48 +0200
I'm looking to purchase my first sailboat and I am in need of some guidance. I was leaning towards a steel or aluminum hull but most do not have a swim step and walk through transom. It sounds kind of odd but the is a top criteria for me. Three reasons: it is easier to land big fish, it is easiers to board from a tender, and I have a dog who loves the water and if she jumps I need to get her back aboard somehow. Do you know of any steel hulled sloop or cutter rigs that have a walk through transom and a swim step?! I am looking at the 40'-45' range.

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Freestanding Rigs And..., ... other non traditional approaches.

Thu, 8 Nov 2007 21:05:13 +0200
If anyone's interested in a quick and pretty convincing overview of the value of freestanding rigs, I guess that you could do a lot worse than talk to Eric Sponberg who's not only enthusiastic and clearly knowledgeable but also has a pretty straightforward writing style - I understood nearly every word first time round so ...

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BT Leading Way Toward Ice Gate

The capricious Saint Helena High Pressure System had considerably reduced tactical options for the frontrunners during the past 8 days, and predicting the fleet's movements from one position update to the next was a full-time job. On the water, it took determination and confidence in these troubled times, and in ...

Shortage of Visitors Moorings in the Cape.

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 17:24:54 +0200
There are no visitors moorings available from now until well into January for sailing yachts.

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