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You can't expect to pack your boat away for months of harsh weather without problems. By spending an hour bedding it down properly, you can be sure that next it will be ready to go, without repairing the damage the winter has caused.
Posted: 2010-01-17
Category: Travel & Leisure
For thousands of years there was nothing but wooden boats - no other choice. Then in the 1960s they almost became an endangered species. What nearly killed off the wooden boat, in favour of the fibreglass boat, was not the material or the boats it produced, but the expense of building and maintenance.
Posted: 2009-12-31
Category: Travel & Leisure
Paint strippers have vastly improved over the last few years, and can quickly and effectively remove paint and varnish without any of the environmental and safety issues linked with older traditional methods. However, even the most powerful paint strippers can be slow or inappropriate. In these cases, sanding or blast cleaning may be the only option.
Posted: 2009-12-22
Category: Travel & Leisure
Launched in 1978 by Frank Collins, Collins Marine were responsible for creating Arvor boats. Frank Collins was a keen yachtsman, and in 1978, a Renault car dealer in Sydney. With a marine background and a career in engineering, it was inevitable that Collins would break in to the world of marine diesel engines.
Posted: 2009-11-13
Category: Travel & Leisure
Trader was launched in 1979 and is a world leader in motoryachts, with 500 Trader yachts cruising the waters of the world. The range includes Sprint, Signature, Sunliner and Superyacht – all instilling the values of comfort and luxury. As the number one motor yacht brand in the UK, and over 500 vessels sailing the world’s waters, Trader is a formidable force in the marine world today.
Posted: 2009-11-11
Category: Travel & Leisure
Launching your boat without damaging its hull is more difficult that you might think. More damage is caused to the hull during its launch than when it's afloat. By following some simple guidelines you can avoid scratches and scrapes which affect the overall look of your boat and will slow its performance. It could even lead to more serious hull damage.
Posted: 2009-10-28
Category: Boating
To be able to sail, you must understand the wind. Sounds simple? But by knowing from where, and how strong the wind is blowing, you can react to the conditions around you when you're on the water.
Posted: 2009-10-13
Category: Travel & Leisure
Why buy Fletcher? Reassurance - simple! Fletchers offer the best Deep V hull designs money can buy - hulls which inspire absolute confidence, hulls which are soft with dependable handling, hulls that go onto the plane fast and ride high. Since the foundation of the original company, Fletcher Boats have developed a reputation for quality, innovation and technological excellence.
Posted: 2009-10-04
Category: Recreation & Sports
Boats are built for movement and will always resist being tethered to one spot. Keeping them in one place is a real skill. The right anchor must be chosen and maintained with care, and techniques must be learned and refined.
Posted: 2009-10-02
Category: Travel & Leisure
In 1866, Giovanni Cranchi opened his first workshop on the shores of Lake Como, Italy. In 1932, the founder's grandson, also named Giovanni, purchased a shipyard in Brienno. The 1960s saw the Brienno boat yard producing a series of wooden models and a number of sailing vessels. With the introduction of new materials, such as fibreglass, Aldo Cranchi transformed traditional boat production into a more modern industry.
Posted: 2009-09-12
Category: Recreation & Sports
Sealine is one of Europe's largest luxury boat builders, producing over 300 boats a year. The luxury motorboat company offers an extensive range of sports cruisers, flybridge cruisers and motor yachts.
Posted: 2009-09-05
Category: Recreation & Sports
120,000 are expected to flock to the Boat Show this year. At Mayflower Park, the PSP Southampton Boat Show is a fantastic experience for everyone with a passion for boats. Whether you want to see what's new, discover a hobby or see the very best, and most up to date marine design and technology.
Posted: 2009-09-05
Category: Recreation & Sports
The YachtMarket brings you the five essentials points when sailing. When sailing you should always check that all five are adjusted to your sailing direction.
Posted: 2008-08-13
Category: Recreation & Sports
Just for fun! TheYachtMarket brings you sailing terms that you may not be familiar with. Why not test yourself?
Posted: 2008-08-02
Category: Recreation & Sports
Skandia Cowes Week is a huge event in the British sporting calendar. With 40 races every day and over 1,000 boats on show, it's the largest sailing regatta in the world! Cowes Week lasts for eight days and takes place every August in the Solent waters off Cowes in the United Kingdom.
Posted: 2008-07-31
Category: Travel & Leisure
