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Selling Your Boat Via Auction In New Zealand - A Comprehensive Guide
Selling your boat can be a daunting task. The traditional method is to engage a boat broker. Brokers provide an excellent service and remove the hassle for the seller. They take care of advertising, purchaser queries, sea trials and the transfer of ownership including obtaining payment. However, ...
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Nurdles: The Scourge Of The Sea
The world's oceans are facing a silent, insidious menace: nurdles.
Nurdles are tiny pre-production plastic pellets, no larger than a lentil, and they have become one of the most significant contributors to marine plastic pollution by spilling from transport and manufacturing processes into ...
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Minimising Plastic Waste At Sea
More than 8 million tonnes of plastic enter the world’s waterways every year, and reducing single-use plastics, disposing of waste properly, supporting clean-up initiatives and raising awareness are the most practical ways boaties and coastal communities can help minimise the damage.
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Essential Safety Gear Checklist For Boaties
Boating can be fun and exciting, but it's important to always be prepared for emergencies. Every boat should carry life jackets, flares, a marine-rated fire extinguisher, an EPIRB, a VHF radio, navigation lights, an anchor, a bilge pump, a first aid kit and a compass, all properly maintained and ...
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Boat Storage Solutions: Air Docks, Boat Lifts, Pontoons, Sea Pens
The right boat storage solution, whether an air dock, boat lift, pontoon, sea pen or fab dock, depends on your boat’s size, the water depth at your location, how much maintenance you’re willing to take on, and how easily you want to get the boat in and out of the water.
Air docks use ...
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Launching A Boat On Floating Brick Docking System
Launching a boat on a floating brick docking system is a little more involved than launching from a traditional fixed dock, but it follows a straightforward sequence: check the dock is secure, prepare the boat, position it, lower it into the water, then secure it to the dock.
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7 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Jetski
Buying a jet ski can be an overwhelming experience, especially if you’re new to water sports. It’s vital that you put in the necessary research before making a decision. After all, this can be an expensive purchase, and it’d be even more heartbreaking if you end up not liking ...
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Electric Outboard Motors: All You Need To Know
For the purposes of this review we will investigate small (approximately 3hp) outboards. We are all familiar with 2 stroke outboards (dirty but light, no longer manufactured) and 4 stroke outboards (cleaner but relatively heavy). So how does the new range of eco-friendly electric outboards ...
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What Is A Boat Share And Is It Worth It?
A boat share is an arrangement where multiple individuals or groups jointly own and use a boat, sharing the purchase cost and ongoing expenses, and whether it’s worth it depends on the boat’s cost, the ongoing expenses, and how frequently you plan to use it.
In a boat share, each owner ...
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5 Tips For Safe Boating With Your Pet
Boating with your pet can be a fun and enjoyable experience, but it’s important to take the necessary precautions to ensure that your pet is safe while out on the water. The five tips below cover life jackets, hydration, hot surfaces and footing, toilet breaks, and keeping your pet secure ...
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