27th November 2009
Varnishes have been used to protect and maintain teak on boats for many, many years. History bears witness that varnishes used in the 1700s are very analogous to those used nowadays. The applications provide for the rich beauty of the teak to be viewed ...
27th November 2009
Varnishes have been applied to protect and maintain teak on boats for hundreds of years. History shows that varnishes used in the 1700s are very akin to what is used today. The coatings allow for the attractiveness of the wood to be viewed while offerin...
09th November 2009
Cooking meals on board a boat is a pleasure, and can make for some warm memories. Cooking meal aboard does not need to be processed meals and finger foods. Let me show you how to prepare a gourmet fish meal that will impress your dinner guests aboard ...
09th November 2009
Cooking meals on board a vessel is a pleasure, and can make for some fond memories. Cooking on board does not need to be canned tuna and finger foods. Let me show you how to fix a gourmet seafood meal that will impress your guests aboard your boat. ...
09th November 2009
Often I have customers or friends say to me, “It must be a lot of fun being a Yacht Broker; being on yachts all day, you’re on vacation all day long”. Sure, I do enjoy it but it is a lot of work if you want to be productive. Let me explain what it...
09th November 2009
Often I have clients or friends say to me, “You must have lots of fun being a Yacht Broker; being on yachts all day, you are on vacation all the time”. Yes, I do enjoy it but it is a lot of work if you want to be productive. Let me explainwhat it ta...
20th October 2009
It was early December; we were nearing our preferred anchorage, Shark River, on Florida’s west coast at the western most point of the Everglades. The oceans were smooth; the weather was clear and had been nice and warm all day. I could not wait to enj...
20th October 2009
It was late November and we were approaching our selected anchorage, Shark River, located on Florida's west coast. seas were smooth; the weather was clear and had been nice and warm all day. I could not wait to enjoy a cocktail on the trawler's fantail ...
20th October 2009
The majority of yachts with inboard engines are built with fresh-water cooling systems. These fresh water systems in conjunction with the raw water system cool the engine during operation. The fresh water circulates within the engine and transfers the e...
20th October 2009
The bulk of yachts with inboard engines are built with fresh-water cooling systems. These fresh water systems in conjunction with the raw water system cool the engine during operation. The fresh water circulates within the engine and transfers the engin...
20th October 2009
CHOOSING THE RIGHT SIZE TRAWLER
Once you feel you have just the layout that will suit you, what’s the right length? You need to know that the overall elbow room in a 36 footer compared to a 40 footer is very different even with just a few feet added....
20th October 2009
TRAWLER SIZE
When you think you have the perfect layout identified, what is the right boat in terms of length? The room in a 36 footer is much different than it is in a 43.
30-35': This size boat is OK for a couple but having overnight guests aboar...
09th October 2009
When looking for the right power boat, remember that they come in many different styles . But for the most part, they are the same, all having staterooms, saloons, heads, etc. When picking out one that meets your needs, its essential to know what you plan...
05th October 2009
Purchasing a used sailboat can be difficult, but going it alone can be dangerous. Learn how to make the project a pleasant and safe venture.
Introduction
Just the other day I returned a phone call left on my voice mail from a gentleman asking abo...
05th October 2009
Buying a used sailboat can be difficult, but going it alone can be treacherous. See how to make the job a pleasant and safe venture.
Introduction
A few days ago I returned a phone call left on my voice mail from a gentleman asking about used boats ...
