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Tuesday, October 07, 2008

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Boat Trailer - 3 Effective Tips For Selecting The Right Accessories!

By Abhishek Agarwal


Hello and welcome to the world of boating and boat trailer accessories: it's a wide, wide world out there with many new and varied trimmings now available for boat owners looking to jazz up their beauties to make sailing adventures funky and functional at the same time. This craving for fun accessories that are transcend the boundaries of mere functionality to also provide a style quotient to the boat is the reason why are thinking beyond comfort in boat trailer accessories and going all out to buy tools they can take with them or just leave on board, in order to simplify life on the moving waters.

Among the many different kinds of boat trailer accessories one can buy is the part that ensures proper anchorage of the boat to the trailer unit; tie downs like the ratcheting hook and latch varieties are a popular trimming option often considered by boat owners looking for family or romantic fun as with more people aboard the boat trailer, accessories become more important.

1. These accessories are useful to stretch across and function as links behind your boat to ensure it stays attached to the trailer unit in case of a problem with breakage of other security device; besides this, owners can look at different kinds of pulleys that can help lift the boat up to the trailer and keep it out of the water. The advantage of such a winch is that this will lock itself in place as the first security measure for a boat that could have floated away if not supported by tie-downs.

2. Useful boat trailer accessories include those that help a boat owner to affix the vessel in case of a need to tow it ashore. The only precaution a boat owner needs to take when buying a hitch is to ensure compatibility of the parts to enable ease in hooking up to prevent anyone from stealing these. Rollers for transferring the boat (so it can slide on to a trailer bed) with minimal risk to the hull are another good idea.

3. For those boat owners looking to perform some necessary boat maintenance operations on the trailer, there are several trailer jacks that are useful for air up or replacing trailer tires and oiling of moving parts; these ensure boat trailers stay in top condition. Support devices for checking light and wiring on the trailer, storage options for seat fabric protectors, a dehumidifier to keep mildew at bay and scraps for basic fabric seat cover repairs are other accessory ideas you can consider.

Chains as good boat trailer accessories that secure the boat are a good choice as are tarpaulin covers for all weather protection for the boat, when not in use.

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A Canadian compliance label (capacity or conformity) on your boat confirms it met the appropriate construction standards for small vessels when it was built. If the pleasure craft does not have a Canadian compliance label, contact a Transport Canada Centre for information on how to obtain a label and the associated fees.
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Sailing Crew for Florida , Bahamas & Caribbean Cruising

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:53:25 +0200
Looking for 2/3 sailing crew for cruise. This is not a delivery trip so will be stopping at lots of places of interest ,islands etc. Require easygoing, young or young-at-heart crew. Yacht is fitted for extended voyaging/Bluewater cruising with all safety devices.

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Sailing crew needed for US East Coast Delivery

Wed, 2 May 2007 18:11:56 +0200
Sailing crew wanted for Florida to New England, Marthas Vineyard yacht delivery. Beneteau First 42 on last leg of Caribbean round trip. All safety gear and experienced skipper. Should take six to seven days, weather gods permitting. Looking to leave mid May to first week in June.

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Temporary closure of Durban Port

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 19:40:23 +0200
As a prelude to planning for for the widening of the Durban Port Entrance Channel, it is necessary to close the channel to undertake geotechnical drilling. We have been advised that the port closure for geotechnical drilling to be carried out have been scheduled on the following dates, weather permitting: 14th/15th of October

21st/22nd of October

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California Boat Lemon Law

By Richard Romando


If you purchased a defective boat that is covered by a warranty, you are protected by the same laws that cover cars, bikes, RVs, computers and many other items in California � the California Boat Lemon Law. This means that sellers are discouraged from selling boats that will break down soon after purchase. the California Boat Lemon Law is considered a form of fraud protection.

It is important to retain the bill of sale from a seller when buying a boat. This holds true even if the boat is secondhand. If the boat is used, you should also obtain an evaluation statement by a qualified expert. A good mechanic should check out the engine, the hull�s integrity and other aspects important to a boat.

The statement the mechanic gives you after this �diagnosis� should outline the condition of the boat at the time of purchase. The owner owner should give you a written assurance that the boat is seaworthy and will not develop serious problems within a certain period of time. This period can be mutually agreed upon.

You cannot exercise �lemon� rights for a boat if you bought it without having its defects highlighted. This will release the seller from any responsibility by what is legally called �caveat emptor� � you have bought the boat with all present and future defects.

If the boat is new, it should come with a warranty that includes a money-back option. If it is a replacement/repair-only warranty, you may have no recourse but to settle for another lemon.

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Australian Sailing Yacht Cowrie Dancer In Trouble In Southern Ocean, Australian and South African crew aboard

Wed, 2 May 2007 18:05:16 +0200
The Antarctic research vessel SA Agulhas is steaming through rough seas in the Southern Ocean to rescue the crew of an Australian sailing yacht, Cowrie Dancer, after its mizzen mast broke and a crew member was washed overboard in a storm with swells of between five and eight meters. A South African crew member, Carol Erasmus, 32, of Uvongo on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, was unhurt but exhausted on Tuesday after the ordeal, which took place about 700 nautical miles south of Port Elizabeth. The two other crew members, both Australian, were injured.

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Hurricane Ike Extremely Dangerous

According to the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Ike, now a Category 4 storm, is "extremely dangerous." As the hurricane treks across the Bahamas today and continues on to Cuba,...

Caribbean or Bahamas - where to keep a yacht?

Sat, 1 Dec 2007 13:25:38 +0200
This is a somewhat general question but where would be a good place to moor a yacht - the Bahamas or in the Caribbean? When I say good, I mean a combination of relatively cheap-to-fly- to, close to an airport, relatively cheap and safe to moor a sailing yacht that is also a good cruising destination.

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Woodward buys MotoTron to expand expertise

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:52:36 GMT

Woodward Governor continues to expand its footprint with the purchase of MotoTron Corp., to add engine, vehicle and after-treatment controls expertise.



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