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| Sail Fraying out |
There's an opinion among yachtsmen, that synthetic sail do not rot and therefore does not need especially thorough care. However it is not true. Many reasons can considerably worsen synthetic sail quality and even lead them to uselessness.
Unlike ordinary canvas used before, synthetic fabric is a hard material and therefore is more subject to fraying out at mechanical influences. Sutures, in particular, are susceptibilities. The timely discovery of one or two stitches which frayed out will allow to prevent the rapid dismissal of the whole suture. Scotch tape can be a good temporary mean to fix the damaged area of the suture in such cases. Naturally, damage of the sail is possible foremost where it touches anything. |
Category: Articles » Owning and Operating | 7 December 2007 | Comments (0) | Views: 406
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| Midnight Sun Sailing Yacht |
Midnight Sun sailing yacht was built at Balic Yachts, Finland in 1982, with two refits: 1992 and a major upgrade in 2004/2005 (euro 1,500,000 spent).
Two double cabins and one twin offering sleeping for 6 guests. Large centre saloon with access to deck. Modern communication system with internet access. This sailing yacht has 3 cabins. The configuration of cabins is 2 double cabins and one twin. This yacht can accommodate 6 guests.
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Category: Articles » Boat Types » Sailboats | 7 December 2007 | Comments (0) | Views: 1518
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| Sail Selection |
One of the most important concern of any yacht owner are sails. Sails are the face of a yacht. Beautiful and fresh, they not only make the shocking impression at girls, who stroll near a yacht-club but also talk about financial possibilities of the owner. And good sail, as is generally known, is possible to sew only out of good fabrics. Therefore any yachtsman who respects himself must be able to understand fabrics, to pick them up for their yacht correctly, to estimate quality and accordance of this quality to their cost. In this article we will touch listed questions and give some practical advices. |
Category: Articles » Experience Exchange | 6 December 2007 | Comments (0) | Views: 1398
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| Selection of the Yacht Type |
Sailing or Motor Yacht? It's certainly easier to learn to steer motor yacht, than a sailing yacht. Comfort for passengers and crew on a motor yacht is incommensurable more than on a sailing one. A motor yacht has less draft, than sailing one, as a rule it has higher speed of motion. In addition, there is no need to set a high mast, to buy expensive sails, to block a deck up with winches, ropes and other difficult sailing rubbish. However we need to pay for everything. Therefore it will be necessary to install two engines, not to remain the toy of waves in the case of engine death. In addition, constant fuel consumption requires its permanent compensation, what means expenses to purchase it. |
Category: Articles » Owning and Operating | 4 December 2007 | Comments (0) | Views: 6814
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| Independence or Moody 64 Sailing Yacht |
Moody’s flagship or Independence yacht is, in every way, a magnificent vessel. It is the ideal centre cockpit ocean-going yacht to undertake the most ambitious blue water cruising in uncompromising comfort and style.
Superb Moody 64 sailing yacht for charter. It accomodates 6 guests for sleeping in great comfort with a very spacious saloon and galley. This sailing yacht has 3 cabins. The configuration of cabins is 2 double cabins and one twin. This yacht can accommodate 6 guests.
The Moody 64 Yacht is a remarkably powerful boat, fully capable of fast passage times across the full range of conditions. |
Category: Articles » Boat Types » Sailboats | 1 December 2007 | Comments (0) | Views: 2848
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| Mega and Super Yachts |
Golden Star (former Platinum), 160 meters. This yacht is the unique sample of the ship of the third millennium. Golden Star is the biggest private yacht ever built and its history constantly gives food for ears. This ship is on moorage in commercial port in Dubai presently. Lurssen and Blohm & Voss shipyards built Platinum yacht for Brunei Jeffry prince, who sold it to an emir of Dubai after the bankruptcy. The new owner put a ship in a floating dock in the district of the Persian bay. The yacht, renamed in Golden Star, was taken under intense guard. The work is underway on replanning of its interior after that, which are in progress till now. That's why it's possible to see the model only 1:100 meanwhile. |
Category: Articles » Boatbuilding | 22 November 2007 | Comments (1) | Views: 25556
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| Aglaia Sailing Yacht |
Aglaia is a very easily handled sailing yacht and has sailed around the world with its several owners. The yacht has always been maintained to superb standards and is now offered the first time for charter.
Sailing yacht Aglaia combines in herself the best of new technology with solid handcrafted finishing. She is a safe, fast, comfortable cruising yacht. The yacht can accomodate 6 guests in 3 cabins. Double cabin at the bow with access to bed from either side, ensuite shower. Twin berth port cabin with ensuite shower (also with access to the head from the passage) make it suitable as a day head. Double berth cabin with ensuite shower. Saloon with U shaped leather seating to port. Hull windows, and coaming windows plus the generous overhead hatches make this a very light and airy space. |
Category: Articles » Boat Types » Sailboats | 19 November 2007 | Comments (0) | Views: 680
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| Installation of the Motor. Specialist's Advices |
It's amazing, how two quite identical boat engines behave different on seemingly identical boats. An English expert Paul Lemmer gives explanations and valuable advices of engine setup and tuning. His approach differs a little from traditional principles, expounded in books. However frequently, somebody's off-site opinion can lead to an optimum decision. Confess that you were wondering several times that two identical boat motors behave themselves variously on water on practically identical boats. |
Category: Articles » Experience Exchange | 10 November 2007 | Comments (0) | Views: 970
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| Outboard Motors |
How not to hit the dirt with propeller. Users desire to economize is fully explainable, since the high price is not a quality guarantee any more, and frequently there is opposite situation. An outboard motor has it`s own, special "soul". It`s not so easy to and understand its cobweb, so that motor and you would feel good. And so...
At the very beginning you should determine, with what aims will you "exploit" the engine. Then you should think of its "compatibility" with your boat. Clearly, if you purchase a motor of 50HP, but your boat is designed only for 15HP, it will turn over elementary. Therefore when acquiring an engine it`s desirable to consult with a specialists, so that you wouldn`t be trapped. |
Category: Articles » Engines | 6 November 2007 | Comments (0) | Views: 969
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| Life Jackets for Boating |
Life Jacket, Vest, PFD - Whatever you call them, they will save your life…
The life jacket is the single most important piece of safety gear for any boater. It is estimated over 85% of boaters who die in a boating incident would have survived if they had only been wearing a PFD. Isn’t that reason enough to buy a good quality life jacket and wear it always? Boating is a sport, and having the best safety gear available is critical. |
Category: Articles » Boating Safety | 6 November 2007 | Comments (1) | Views: 8118
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