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More Info On hunter sailboat

Ketches are similar to a sloop, but there is a second shorter mast to the stern of the mainmast, but forward of the rudder post. The second mast is called the mizzen mast and the sail is called the mizzen sail. A ketch can also be cutter-rigged with two headsails.
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Luxury sailing yachts generally 82 ft or longer, in recent years, these yachts have evolved from fairly simple vessels with basic accommodation into sophisticated and luxurious boats. This is largely due to reduced hull-building costs brought about by the introduction of fibreglass hulls, and increased automation and "production line" techniques for yacht building, especially in Europe.
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Yamaha boats are much lighter than comparable stern drives. In some cases the weight difference can near 2,000 pounds, giving Yamaha boats an overwhelming power to weight advantage. Less drag in the water allows the engines to operate more effectively. Less weight also makes them easier and more efficient to tow behind a wider variety of vehicles.
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World’s Number One Match Racing Team to Compete in Rolex Osprey Cup

The list of invited skippers for the 2008 Rolex Osprey Cup has been announced by organizers St. Petersburg Yacht Club (St. Petersburg, Fla.). Topping the list at the ISAF Grade 1 match racing regatta is Claire Leroy (Nantes, FRA), the world’s #1 ranked match racer and ISAF Rolex Sailor of ...

Water Treatment For Tanks On Yachts and Boats in general.

Sat, 18 Aug 2007 14:04:16 +0200
Tony Herrick from Cruising Connections asked whether this product was worth considering for the boating industry. The product is made in S Africa and is approved by the SA Burough of Standards and in use by the local Military amongst many other govt. and semi-govt. organizations and private groups. The retail cost for the water treatment would be in the region of about US$20 per 1,000 liters of water. The best for me is that this treatment is odourless and tasteless (Chlorine and bleach free). Please give your comments.

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Brunswick cuts 1,400 jobs; shuts 4 more plants

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:48:18 GMT

Brunswick cuts 1,400 jobs; shuts 4 more plants BY ASHLEY M. HEHER : AP Business Writer Oct 9, 2008 Beleaguered boatmaker Brunswick Corp.



Sailing crew wanted from Gibraltar To Suez.

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:06:09 +0200
I am looking for competent and qualified sailing crew for cruising the Mediterranean sea in my Westerly 41'. Departing from Portimäo (Algarve, Portugal) 15th July, crossing Gibraltar and arriving at Egypt at the end of this summer.

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Sailing passage plan from Seychelles to Australia.

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:11:41 +0200
Does anyone have information/opinions on sailing from Seychelles,Chagos, Cocos Keeling, Australia (Onslow seems closest to Cocos). This should be 3628 nm altogether. Would it be possible to make this passage now in July?

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