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What Is A Sea Trial And Why Is It Important?
A sea trial is an inspection of a boat on the water to check its seaworthiness, giving a prospective buyer the chance to feel how the boat handles and spot any issues before committing to a purchase, ideally with a marine surveyor or industry expert along for the ride.
Buying a boat is a big ...
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A Guide To Boat Storage And Marinas
Boat owners can choose between storing their boat at home or in self storage, using dry storage on a rack, cradle or trailer, or keeping it at a marina in either wet storage in a pen or berth, or dry storage out of the water, with the right choice depending on cost, convenience and the amenities a ...
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Insuring Your Boat: Top Tips For Boat Insurance
A standard boat or yacht insurance policy is built from two core sections: physical damage cover for the hull, engines, sails and onboard equipment, and liability cover for claims arising from injury or property damage caused by your boat. On top of that structure, four things most often determine ...
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Boat Buying Guide And Encumbrance Check
Buying a boat is a significant purchase, and one of the easiest ways to protect yourself is also one of the cheapest: an encumbrance check through the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR). This guide covers the sensible steps to take before you buy, and why skipping the encumbrance check is ...
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Boating Safety: Check The Weather Forecast
Checking the weather forecast before you leave the marina is one of the simplest things you can do to protect your crew, your boat, and yourself. A few minutes of preparation can be the difference between a great day on the water and a dangerous one.
Before heading out, check: any current marine ...
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