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Inflatable Boat Fenders - An Essential Item For Every Boat
Whether you’re docking at a busy marina, rafting up with mates for a weekend adventure, or protecting your vessel at public docks, inflatable boat fenders are one of the most important – yet often overlooked – pieces of gear on board. For New Zealand boating conditions, where ...
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Houseboat Holidays Vs Houseboat Ownership: Which Is Right For You?
Whether you’re dreaming of a slow week drifting down the Murray or a lifetime on the water, New Zealand’s houseboat scene offers a path for every type of enthusiast. But knowing whether to hire or buy is a decision that deserves serious thought.
Houseboats occupy a unique corner of ...
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Jet Skis & Personal Watercraft In New Zealand: The Complete Buyer's Guide
Personal watercraft are the most accessible entry point into recreational boating. This guide covers every major decision a buyer faces: which type of PWC suits your needs, how Sea-Doo, Yamaha WaveRunner, and Kawasaki compare, what a fair price looks like new and used, what to inspect before you ...
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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.
A floating brick ...
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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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Living On Your Boat - Is It Right For You?
Living on a boat can be an exciting and unique experience. It offers a chance to see the world from a different perspective and enjoy the freedom of living on the water. However, it also requires some extra preparation and planning.
Here are some tips to help you make the most out of your boat ...
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What Is A Sea Trial And Why Is It Important?
A sea trial is an inspection of a boat to check its seaworthiness. It is a great way to get a feel for how a boat handles on the water and gives you an opportunity to see if there are any issues with a boat before you buy it.
Buying a boat is a big decision and an exciting experience. ...
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