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In France, Pierre Debroutelle came up with a prototype for an inflatable boat in 1934. The first boat of its kind to be certified by the French Navy, Zodiac's model probably sparked the development of the civil and military inflatable boat industry. Unlike its counterparts, the boat improved by Pierre Debroutelle in 1937 was actually designed in a U-shape, with the two lateral buoyancy chambers connected by a wooden transom patented on August 10, 1943. This version was the direct predecessor of today's inflatable sports and pleasure boats. Since then many new manufacturers, new models and new designs have hit the market.
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Buying a boatYou need to ask yourself several questions.
- What do I want to do with the boat?
- What is my budget?
- New or Used?
- Payment Plans
- Where can I store the boat?
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A personal water craft (PWC) is a recreational watercraft that the rider sits or stands on, rather than inside of, as in a boat. Models have an inboard engine driving a pump jet that has a screw-shaped impeller to create thrust for propulsion and steering. They are often referred by the names WaveRunner, Jet Ski, or Sea-Doo, which are brand names owned by Yamaha, Kawasaki, and Bombardier, respectively.
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Stitch-It Awl, Sail repair tool - and other uses on sailing yachts.

Sun, 20 May 2007 15:25:49 +0200
Used a similar tool many years ago - it was a very useful , especially when repairing a genoa on my sailing yacht where the clew's grommet/cringle had pulled out - this one looks similar. Seems expensive but I guess if it is strongly built it and because it might have an easy life, it should last the life of your boat. Over time it could turn out to save a lot of journeys to the sailmaker.

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Sailing Crew Needed, Brisbane - Chile, Sail Sept/Oct 2007

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 15:52:58 +0200
I need to sail a newly purchased 50' sailboat from Brisbane to Chile in Sept/Oct/Nov 2007 time. My experience is limited and some time ago, so am looking for an experienced offshore sailor who can essentially Captain the boat.

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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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Give the Gift of a Malibu Boat

Tis' the season to give your family a ... Malibu boat?

Malibu Boats and participating dealers nation-wide seem to think so as they celebrate Christmas 2008 with the Malibu Boats Rockin�...

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Boat Trailers Some Worthwhile Features To Watch For

By David Faulkner


Before embarking on purchasing or constructing boat trailers, for sure there are certain qualities which you have in mind, no matter how big or how small the boat trailers are. You will find here a few tips to help you decide which types of boat trailers to buy or construct.

The foundation of boat trailers are their frames. They should therefore be really sturdy to last a long time. Boat trailers are usually metal-made, strengthened by welding at major tension areas on the frame.

They can also be made of wood, metal, and hard plastic. But you have to ensure that they are strong enough to withstand the heaviness of your boat over an extensive usage period and be able to survive extreme weather conditions.

Another factor to look into before buying boat trailers is its roadworthiness. It is to your advantage if the water is within the proximity of your home. More often, you would need to travel a few miles through roads and highways from your storage area to get to your destination.

Therefore the boat trailers you would have to acquire are those with heavy-duty tires and axles that would be able to turn with ease in traffic or in the freeway.
How the boat trailers attach to the cars, trucks, or recreational vehicles is also another factor to think about.

The procedure must not be that tedious or cumbersome. It should also be equipped with safety features so that no bolts and screws become loose during travel. Highly recommended are ball joints with durable chain attachments. Other fastening devices should also be functional rather than decorative over the long term.

Boat trailers also require periodic maintenance to be able to maximize its useful life. It is therefore suggested to give the above tips some careful thinking before purchasing or constructing your boat trailers.

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Now factor in the fuel efficiency of Yamaha marine engines, and you�ve got an incredibly proficient boat. According to Boattest.com and other industry magazines, the twin engine Yamaha SX230 High Output delivers better performance than comparable models in its class, but burns much less per hour.
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Traditional sailboats are monohulls, but multi-hull catamarans and trimarans are gaining popularity. Monohull boats generally rely on ballast for stability, and generally are known as displacement hulls. This stabilizing ballast can be on the order of multiple tons of lead, for a 12m (39 Ft.) boat. However, it creates two problems; one, that this gives the monohull a tremendous inertia, making it less maneuverable and reducing its acceleration. Secondly, if the boat ever fills with water, it will sink immediately, without question.
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Cruising yachts are by the far the most common yacht in private use, making up most of the 25' to 45' (7 m to 14 m) range. These vessels can be quite complex in design, as they need a balance between docile handling qualities, interior space, good light-wind performance and on-board comfort. The huge range of such craft, from dozens of builders worldwide, makes it hard to give a single illustrative description. However, most favour a teardrop-planform hull, with a wide, flat bottom and deep single-fin keel to give good stability. Most are single-masted Bermuda rigged sloops, with a single fore-sail of the jib or Genoa type and a single mainsail. Spinnaker sails,in various sizes, are often supplied for down-wind use. These types are often chosen as family vessels, especially those in the 30- to 40-foot (8 to 12 m) range. Such a vessel will usually have many cabins below deck. Typically there will be three double-berth cabins; a single large saloon with galley, seating and navigation equipment; and a "head" consisting of a toilet and shower-room.
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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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Kullman and Carroll - ‘08 Melges 32 Gold Cup Champions

A massive congratulations is extended to Marty Kullman and Mike Carroll (Clearwater, Fla.) on USA-131 New Wave. From early class beginnings, Marty and Mike have always been at the forefront of Melges 32 sailing. Today, they captured yet another major championship title, that of 2008 Melges 32 Gold Cup Regatta ...

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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