Education

BUYER BEWARE – Not All Vessel Purchase Contracts are Created Equal!
Boats Education

BUYER BEWARE – Not All Vessel Purchase Contracts are Created Equal!

by Nathan Lum Buying or selling a vessel is usually an exciting event. From catamarans to superyachts, new builds to second-hand vessels, it is one

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PLANNING TO RETIRE? Yacht Buying Guide
Boats Education

PLANNING TO RETIRE? Yacht Buying Guide

by Andy Kancachian Sailing is a timeless activity that spans generations, offering enjoyment from early childhood to well into your senior years. Few other pursuits grant this lifelong engagement. With the

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5 GUARANTEED WAYS TO DESTROY A BOAT BATTERY
Boats Business Education

5 GUARANTEED WAYS TO DESTROY A BOAT BATTERY

1) USE THE WRONG KIND OF BATTERY The easiest way to quickly kill a marine battery is to use the wrong kind. Marine batteries are

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Social Values Of Our Waterways
Education Environment Sailing

Social Values Of Our Waterways

by Roselle Tenefrancia SO, HOW DO WE VALUE OUR WATERWAYS? This is the bottomline question of two research studies that focus on the social values

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Important Towing Tips
Boats Education Equipment

Important Towing Tips

Boat trailers are an essential part of boating, allowing you to transport your vessel to and from the water with ease. However, there are several

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Insurance for your boat!
Boats Education

Insurance for your boat!

You are excited. You have finally found it. The one. The Dream Boat. More than that, your ‘significant other’ is on board with the plan.

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Buying a boat?
Boats Education

Buying a boat?

For anyone who is relatively new to boating, getting your head around all the different boat types and options can be a daunting prospect. To

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Ahoy! Safe Family Boating
Boats Education

Ahoy! Safe Family Boating

Local Gold Coasters, Craig and Melody Freestone have recently purchased a 37ft Riviera boat. To allow them and two daughters, Ellissa and Asha, a chance

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Have you considered a FOREIGN FLAG?
Boats Education

Have you considered a FOREIGN FLAG?

By Capt. John Kavanagh, Principal Lawyer – Master Mariner There are potential advantages for Australian boat owners to register or ‘flag’ their boats on the

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FIRE EXTINGUISHERS – ABE Powder versus CO2
Boats Education Safety

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS – ABE Powder versus CO2

What Every Boat Owner Should Know By Arthur Marcel Portable fire extinguishers of many different kinds, using various propellants and fire suppressing agents, have been

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