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Boat Buying Guide And Encumbrance Check
Buying a boat is a significant purchase, and one of the easiest ways to protect yourself is also one of the cheapest: an encumbrance check through the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR). This guide covers the sensible steps to take before you buy, and why skipping the encumbrance check is ...
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Buying A Boat: Choosing The Right Boat
Fishing, water sports, cruising, sailing or entertaining. Whatever draws you to the water, there's a boat built for it, but with so many types, models and sizes available, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Choosing the right boat comes down to answering five questions in order: what will you primarily ...
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Why Use A Boat Dealer Or Broker?
Selling a boat privately might seem like the way to save on commission, but a well-established, reputable boat broker (look for the BIA logo) often achieves a better and faster result than selling on your own. A reputable boat dealer or broker adds value in five key ways: pricing your boat ...
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What Is A Nautical Mile? What Is A Knot?
If you've spent any time around boats, you've heard distances measured in nautical miles and speed measured in knots rather than the kilometres and kilometres per hour used on land. Here's what these units actually mean, and where the term "knot" comes from.
A nautical mile is a unit used to ...
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Boating Safety: Check The Weather Forecast
Checking the weather forecast before you leave the marina is one of the simplest things you can do to protect your crew, your boat, and yourself. A few minutes of preparation can be the difference between a great day on the water and a dangerous one.
Before heading out, check: any current marine ...
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Preparing Your Boat For Transport
Transporting your boat shouldn't be stressful. With a bit of planning and the right preparation, you can move your boat safely to its new home and get straight back to enjoying it. Here's what to check and prepare before the transporter arrives.
Before your boat is transported, confirm your ...
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