20 junio 2009
Canal holidays are more popular then they’ve ever been - and with good reason. UK canals are in the best condition of their two hundred yea...
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20 junio 2009
Gybing means changing tacks when the wind is blowing from behind the boat. This can be a difficult manoeuvre in stronger winds, since the wind is...
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20 junio 2009
A wing engine is used for emergency propulsion and also efficient engine running at low speeds.
One possible issue with twin engine installa...
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20 junio 2009
Princess Yachts produce the world's most sophisticated luxury motor yachts. Recognisable for their graceful lines and timeless elegance, the ...
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15 junio 2009
Handheld chart plotters are becoming more and more popular, and so more affordable. But are they worth it?
A handheld chart plotter can be i...
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10 junio 2009
One of the most important sailing decisions you’ll make this year is your choice of antifouling. Even the most moderate fouling can lose yo...
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29 enero 2009
These days, holiday operators are fighting to get your attention with the lowest price possible, and sailing holidays are no exception. Many comp...
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27 enero 2009
Once you've bought your new boat, you could be charged over £1,000 for commissioning. Commissioning involves a great deal of hard work ...
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26 enero 2009
The Beneteau company formed over 100 years ago on the quays of Croix-de-Vie, Vendée. For 120 years, innovation as been at the heart of Ben...
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26 enero 2009
Most boats are moored away from home where it's difficult to keep an eye on them. That's why good security is essential. Mobile phone and...
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18 noviembre 2008
With the cost of marine theft reaching 1 million pounds a year in Hampshire alone, boats have become a lucrative target for thieves. Outboard engines ...
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09 noviembre 2008
Jack Newington was a craftsman committed to the highest levels of quality. He used his passion for sailing and created the hugely successful comp...
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09 noviembre 2008
Sunseeker is the principle seller of Sunseeker boats around the world. Offering customers the prestige of their products along with award-winning...
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13 octubre 2008
A hull is the body of a sailing boat. It provides the buoyancy that prevents the vessel from sinking.
Traditional sailboats are monohulls, b...
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10 octubre 2008
Types of Hull
Power boat hulls are divided into three main types:
Displacement
Semi-displacement
Planing hulls
Hull...
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