23rd December 2009
Repairs on a sail boat are necessary. Over time, the pristine essence of a new boat is worn away. Every day wear and tear takes its toll. Daily maintenance can check or reduce the need for major sail boat repairs, but there will always be something needing to be done. A bad sign, however, would [...]
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16th December 2009
The Laser sail boat designed by a Canadian, is a very popular, small, sailing dinghy. In fact, it is considered one of the world’s most popular in this class of sail craft. A singlehanded boat, it is designed to be easily sailed by one person. It is also, like most small racing sailboats a [...]
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9th December 2009
Some people can’t get enough of sail boats; for others, collecting is the answer to an unsatisfied love of all things with sails. It is easy, although some times expensive, to collect model sail boats.
Gone are the days of simple boats in bottles – though there is a still a market for these. Today, you [...]
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23rd November 2009
To some people, freedom is a fast car or financial security, to others freedom is only a sail boat away.
Imagine being rocked gently by the waves as you sail across a sea-blue bay and onto an ocean of adventure. Watch the gulls dive as you picnic on board. This is possible with a sail boat. [...]
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25th September 2009
This beautiful boat is a cruiser, not a racer. A recreational sail boat, the Hunter sail boat’s size can range from nine to 47 feet. A North American boat, it can be easily single-handed, but is not adverse to two people working it. Its lauders call it fast, maneuverable, good looking and light weight in [...]
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3rd June 2009
So you have a sail boat or are thinking of getting one. One issue sometimes forgotten is how do you transport it from point A to point B? Sail boat transport is not always easy.
Some boats are remarkably easily to move from place to place. These are called trailerable sail boats. As far as sail [...]
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1st June 2009
Does size matter? A small sail boat is a beautiful thing, but not if you are always trying to outdo the Jones or the Smiths. It is also relative. Some people think a Yacht the size of Manhattan is too small.
A small sail boat is just that: small. It is not a yacht. It is [...]
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19th May 2009
So you have a sail boat or are thinking of getting one. One issue sometimes forgotten is how do you transport it from point A to point B? Sail boat transport is not always easy.
Some boats are remarkably easily to move from place to place. These are called trailerable sail boats. As far as sail [...]
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17th May 2009
Stability, lightness, speed and power, an all together “snappy” boat is the catamaran sail boat. A catamaran owes these qualities to a double hull. This makes it lighter and, therefore, faster. This is one of the many advantages of the catamaran sail boat.
The boat’s name originates in India, the name from the Tamil words kattu [...]
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30th March 2009
Tired of your old sail boat? Require something larger, faster or sleeker? Sure, you may have your eye on a new model, but you need to sell your current sailboat first. Here are some things to consider on putting up your sail boat for sale.
Preparation
Strip your boat of any excess, gear, personal items – anything [...]
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