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Thursday, May 19th, 2011
A sailboat is a wind-powered vessel whose primary source of power comes from the use of the sails to move through the water. A sailboat solely under the power of the sail enjoys certain navigational benefits such as right-of-way privileges. There are a lot of sailboat accessories that help a sailboat navigate its way through [...]
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Thursday, May 12th, 2011
Our adventure in Sierra Lakes when I was in 6th grade was not all fun. It was also a learning experience for me. I had never been inside a speedboat before. I tried to be observant and check out the things that were inside the boat, and how the speedboat driver worked the boat. [...]
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Thursday, April 21st, 2011
Motor oil is a very important ingredient in keeping engines running smoothly. It helps lubricate an engine to reduce friction and maintain smooth movement of working parts which increases the performance of the engine. For water cooled 2 cycle outboards and 2 cycle engines that specify TC-W3 certified oils, the best motor oil to use [...]
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Thursday, April 7th, 2011
What is a dinghy? It is generally a smaller boat that is carried aboard a larger ship for the purpose of going ashore. A variant of this dinghy which is very popular these days is the inflatable dinghy. This is a very portable sea craft that you can use even in a swimming pool. The [...]
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Tuesday, March 15th, 2011
A canoe is more likely to incur damage out of the water than in the water. Storing your canoe is relatively inexpensive and simple. If you plan to store your canoe for long periods of time, then using proper storage techniques becomes even more important.
You’ll want to carefully examine all wooden deck plates and [...]
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Thursday, March 10th, 2011
For boat owners, having a dependable engine when they are out at sea is very important. Their engine should always be in tip top shape and performing at its peak. Using the best outboard motor oil is at the top of their list when it comes to their checklists. There are a lot of available [...]
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Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
The canoe is a narrow boat that is usually human powered. In few instances, canoes may be powered by a small motor. But traditionally, it is propelled by two people with the use of paddles. When paddling a canoe, the paddlers face the direction of travel. They are either seated or kneeling directly on [...]
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Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
I recently was able to close one of the biggest deals I’ve made for the company I work for and everyone is very happy! As a result, the company is getting what I would call ‘big investment’ and I am getting everything I could possibly want! How? Well, my employers are so happy with this [...]
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Monday, January 10th, 2011
Inflatable boats may have the advantage of being easy to transport and store but they need special care. They are made of materials that are easily damaged. Manufacturers will usually have instructions on how these boats should be inflated. In the case of inflatable kayaks, there is a specific pressure that is recommended. Check what [...]
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Thursday, September 9th, 2010
Take advantage of great weather to go swimming in a nearby lake or beach. You can bring along watercrafts such as inflatable longboards that could add to the fun. These are great means of water transportation for leisure activities.
Inflatable longboards are cheaper than buying a regular boat or renting one over and over. Since they [...]
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