World Charter Boat Association
Before you started driving on public roads, there were certain rules you needed to learn beforehand. Some of these rules were more of a common courtesy than an official rule, but nonetheless feature every time you hit the streets. The same can be said for boating. There are certain rules that you need to be aware of and follow to ensure that your time on the water is as pleasant as possible.
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Buying a boat is usually a long-term investment, sometimes last the span of a lifetime. They can bring countless hours of joy and adventure, and there aren’t many boat owners that regret investing in their beloved vessel. But much like car ownership, there may come a point where an owner might feel the need to sell their boat. This could be because they can no longer maintain it, or they simply want to upgrade or downgrade to something that better suits them.
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Modern boats require an engine of some kind for propulsion. Much like a car, the engine requires maintenance in order to perform at its optimum.
Unlike a car, however, maintenance on a boat engine can be much more complicated due to the position of the engine, as well as the constant risk of seawater getting in and causing issues.
For those that love the open water, investing in a new boat can offer a lifetime supply of adventure and fun. There are few experiences quite as riveting than going out over the ocean and enjoying everything from the scenery to the feel of the wind as the boat cuts through the water.
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Most boat owners will agree on one thing: owning a boat takes a lot of hard work. There are countless things that can go wrong at any time, and it can be especially problematic when the sailor is out in the middle of the ocean.
Boats can be both robust and reliable, but not everything can work all of the time, and it isn’t uncommon for the vessel to stop suddenly when it was seemingly working just a few minutes beforehand.
Buying a boat can be an exciting time. It can take years’ worth of saving every cent possible before the perfect vessel presents itself. And most new owners can only dream of the amazing adventures that they plan on going on once their brand-new boat is in their possession.
The excitement can quickly come to an end, however, when said owner begins to encounter certain problems that they would have otherwise never thought of.
There are few things quite as scary than facing down a raging storm while in the middle of an ocean, and it’s something that even the most experienced sailors worry about during their time on the water.
Modern boats are extremely robust and are usually able to withstand even the worst that nature can throw at them, but they’re not Impervious to all damage, especially if the right precautions aren’t taken.
Gone are the days of wooden boats and 40 horse power engines and in their place are powerful sailing and motor yachts with sophisticated shapes and styles that are more akin to luxury hotels than stuffy ships. This luxury vessels come at a price, and owning your own boat, is the true measure of success.
The luxury of owning a fishing boat or cruising vessel to call your own comes at price. It’s not only about buying the boat. That initial investment is then topped by various fees such as hiring skippers, stewardesses and other crew, moorings and maintenance. This ocean-going lifestyle comes at a price, and its one that few people think they can afford.
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There are few better ways of spending a quiet day than out on the open water with friends and family. The serenity of the ocean combined with the huge freedom of movement means that it’s possible to travel out into the true middle of nowhere and have a few good hours of relaxation.
But not everything can always be sunshine and good times, and sometimes accidents do happen, especially in an environment that’s as unpredictable as the ocean.