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Navigation is the discipline of determining a safe and efficient course for a boat to move from one point to another. It is desirable for the recreational boater to have some basic navigational skills. The boater becomes aware of this when she encounters adverse conditions such as darkness, fog, rain or unfamiliar waters. Piloting is that part of navigation that uses landmarks, navigational aids, and soundings to aid the boater in guiding her boat safely through channels, along coasts, and in areas where the depth of water and obstructions present serious hazards which require constant attention to the boats course and position. Basic piloting skills consist of plotting a course, the use[..]

3D boat design software is a great tool to add to your boat building arsenal. The software, along with boat building plans makes it easy to design the boat of your dreams. With the aid of the software, you can see how your boat is going to look before you begin starting your project. By knowing the outcome of your project, you can tweak your design before you start any work. 3D Boat Design Software - Is it good? Many plans on paper will give you a step by step plan to build your boat. Although this is very beneficial, it can be tough to picture what your boat is going to look like once it's finished. The boat design software illustrates your finished product in 3D. You can view the boat[..]

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Are you a bit confused about what it takes to get just the right sail trim on reaching points of sail? Is there an easier method to learn how to sail a boat on reaches to give you powerful speed and drive? Follow these easy steps to get just the right sail shape for reaches every time! Use a two-tier trim technique on each type of reach. Make an initial trim setting to move each sail close to the proper position. Finish up with a fine trim setting to shape your sails for maximum performance. 1. Close Reaching * Initial trim: Trim the headsail to set the clew just inside the outer edge of the boat. Set the end of the mainsail boom just inside the outer edge of the boat. * Fine trim: Start[..]

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Canoes are one of the most versatile water crafts that you can own. They are light, portable and you don't need a trailer to haul one. It can be relatively expensive to purchase a canoe, so if you would like to own one, but really can't afford to buy one, you might consider looking at canoe building plans. A canoe is one of the most basic boats, and building one yourself can be very rewarding. Believe it or not, you can build your own canoe with a good set of canoe building plans. So how do you know if you are choosing the right plans? · Look for an established site to download plans that has testimonials from other customers who have tried the plans and are happy with the results. Read[..]

If you want to buy a boat, and you don't have the required money, then you need to know a little about boat loan. This article will provide you basic information about online and offline boat loan sources so that you can make a wiser decision for yourself about which type of boat loan to opt for and from whom should you take the boat loan. Needless to say, there are a lot of lenders available online as well as offline who would be more than happy to provide you with a boat loans. However, this doesn't mean you should accept the very first opportunity that comes to you! Each lender is very different from another and you would need to find out the one that best suits your needs and[..]

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Boat covers are an important part of boat care. Damage taken from the elements can destroy even the nicest of boats easily; destroy the great investment that owners place in boats. Boats are very expensive commodities, some being worth more than some houses. To lose a boat to damage because of a lack of care would be a tragic thing indeed. Though, said as it might be to lose or risk damage to one's boat due to a lack of adequate care, this still happens. Boats are often destroyed because water or ice or other elements of nature get inside boats and destroy them from within. Whether the result is rust damage or denting or anything in the damage field, boats can be ruined by just one[..]

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Do you live anywhere near a river or lake or even the ocean and are you the type of person who just loves being out in the water fishing or boating, then you can design and build your own boat. This is not impossible with a good design you could build the boat of your dreams. Just decide on the kind of boat that will catch your attention. What shape, design and size is one thing you will need to start thinking about first. Not everyone can say that they built their very own boat but with a good idea and some willingness you will be the one to do this assignment. Make this your own special project. These days along with the help of boat designing software you can now build a boat that is[..]

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I often get posed the question, "Do your plans come full sized or do you need to loft them?" I have to truthfully answer, neither, which often confuses people because they believe home built wooden boat plans are one or the other. In these days of computer aided design (CAD) drafting, no longer is it necessary to loft boat plans, because the computer actually does this for the boat designer. What this means to the boat builder, is that all they need to do is measure and mark, not loft. Lofting is a process whereby the boat is actually drawn full sized to determine the exact sizes of the frames and components. Back when boat plans were drawn by hand in smaller scale, it was impossible to[..]

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The Boat propeller combines many important functions in a boat. It combines the functions of transmission, wheels and tires when equated with a car. Boat prop balancing is very important to extend the life of the propeller and the engine and to cut down the noise of the engine. To balance a boat prop, one needs leather gloves, goggles, a respirator, modeling clay, a good boat propeller balancer, metal file, a green carbide wheel, fine sandpaper or sanding drum, 320 grit sandpaper, block of wood, stroboscope, oiled sandpaper and propeller polishing compound. The first step in boat prop balancing is to protect oneself before starting the process. Gloves, goggles and a respirator should be[..]

If you are thinking about building your first boat, there are many different boat projects and boat building methods you can attempt. For some beginners, the idea of crafting a dugout canoe seems like the easiest place to start. After all, all you have to do is cut down a tree, remove the bark and then dig out the inside and you have a canoe, right? Well, no, there is much more involved in the process. For example, you need to know exactly what kind of tree is best for the canoes, what size it should be, how to remove the bark safely and effectively, make sure you do not remove too much wood when you are digging the wood out of the tree, and much, much more. Building a dugout canoe[..]

So you've decided to build a boat. What do you do first? Boats are an exact science so you want to make sure you make the right decisions when building. Since wood is easier to work with than other materials, you will need some wooden boat plans and you'll be on the water before you know it. Since the plans are the most important part, great care needs to be taken selecting the right one for your needs and wants. There is no such thing as being too careful here. This step should not be taken lightly. If you make the wrong decision you could ruin a project before it evens gets under way good. When looking at companies to buy plans from take a look at their customer service level. How are[..]

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