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What Is A Sea Trial And Why Is It Important?
A sea trial is an inspection of a boat on the water to check its seaworthiness, giving a prospective buyer the chance to feel how the boat handles and spot any issues before committing to a purchase, ideally with a marine surveyor or industry expert along for the ride.
Buying a boat is a big ...
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A Guide To Boat Storage And Marinas
Boat owners can choose between storing their boat at home or in self storage, using dry storage on a rack, cradle or trailer, or keeping it at a marina in either wet storage in a pen or berth, or dry storage out of the water, with the right choice depending on cost, convenience and the amenities a ...
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Insuring Your Boat: Top Tips For Boat Insurance
Let's start by describing the two basic sections of a typical yacht or boat insurance policy: physical damage and liability. The physical damage section covers accidental loss or damage to the boat and its machinery. This not only covers the hull and the boat engine(s), but also the sails and ...
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Boat Buying Guide And Encumbrance Check
When it comes to buying a boat, boat selection is about knowing your own requirements. Determine what you want the new boat to do and in what conditions it will operate, then choose a suitable vessel.
Remember that no single vessel will perfectly suit all uses. Therefore you can either buy ...
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Boating Safety: Check The Weather Forecast
Checking the weather forecast before heading out on your boat is essential to the safety of your crew and yourself.
Are warnings current for your boating area?Marine warnings announce potential dangers that can affect your boating activities.
Are there weather conditions affecting safe ...
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