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Bahamas Yacht Charters ?Imagining Taking Your Own Boat To The Bahamas Feb 23

When you decide on Bahamas Yacht Charters you have over 500 miles of tropical waters to explore. The Bahamas is an archipelago that contains over 700 islands, so unless you have loads of cash you won’t get to see them all in one charter vacation. Choose from crewed yacht charters or a bareboat charter, but whichever one you choose, you can decide where you want to go. Bahamas Yacht Charters can help you plan your vacation so that it fulfills your every need. The difference in crewed yacht charters and bareboat charters is in the amenities that the yacht offers. You don‘t have to know how to sail the yacht if you want the cheaper bareboat, but you do have to supply your own food and supplies. In addition, you have to bring along your own lounge chairs and watersports equipment or choose to rent them from Bahamas Yacht Charters. With crewed yacht charters, you don’t have to do any work aboard the yacht and everything is supplied for you. If you have lots of money to spend, you can choose one of the luxury yacht charters. Bahamas lends itself to dreaming of luxury, so for that once in a lifetime vacation, why not splurge?

As a rule , Bahamas Yacht Charters begin with a chart briefing at 9 A.M. Then you can sail at 10 and you have to have the yacht back by 10 at the end of the charter period. If you would prefer to have an afternoon sailing time, you have to request this when you book your yacht charters. The Bahamas is suitable for any time sailing and with the short distance from Florida to the Bahamas, it doesn’t make any difference what time you leave. You do have to be careful of the weather if you book the yacht charter during hurricane season. You can also begin and end the charter in the Bahamas. Fly into Abaco and take the yacht from there. For yacht charters, Bahamas tax rates are 4% of the total cost of the charter and you have to pay a daily insurance rate for the yacht. This depends on the size of yacht you charter. For example, the premium for yachts 41 feet and under is $33 per day and for those over 41 feet, the premium is $38 per day. The deductible with the yacht charter insurance is $400, which you must pay yourself if you cause any damage. Bahamas Yacht Charters supplies you with a full tank of fuel when you have a bareboat charter, but you must return the yacht with the tank full.

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How to get the best deal in buying a used boat. Feb 22

Boats can make summertime a lot of fun.  There are so many fun activities you can do with a boat, from water skiing to fishing.  Boats are versatile and although the brand new models can cost an arm and a leg, there are a lot of used boats that you could purchase.  There are a few effective tips that will help you on your search and make sure that you get the best deal.

The main thing you are looking for when shopping for used boats is one that has been properly maintained.  You can shop online through sites like Kijiji and Craigslist but you have to be even more cautious because in most cases you will not be able to check the boat out firsthand before buying.  Make sure when you go to buy used boats that you know what sort of features you want.The primary use of the boat is going to be what this depends upon.

If you plan on sunbathing on your boat it really doesn’t matter too much what all the extra features are but if you were planning on staying on the boat and traveling around for a few days, you would need a houseboat with room to sleep and appliances to use for cooking.A choice for an all-aroound boat is a Bow Rider and Cuddy Cabins.  Whenever you can, you should check a boat out in person before agreeing to buy it.   Check for discolorations and moss underneath mats on the boat to see if there is anything hiding.

Investigate the Gel-Coat since it should be waxed annually, and see if it has a dull appearance.  Make sure you ask the seller lots of questions to gain more insight, for instance you would want to inquire as to why they were selling the boat.Look for a good reason why someone is selling the boat, and this will tell you if the boat is in good condition or not.  If they seem to avoid the question and do not want to answer your questions, you should be a little wary of going ahead with the deal.

The mecahnical aspects of the boat is the most important part that is worthy of investigation.Do not judge a book or a boat by its cover. Be sure the mechanics work properly, or you will lose a great deal.  You should check the engine and make sure there is not any rust, and also look for heavy deposits of grime near the seals.  With these tips you can search for used boats and make sure that you get a great deal.

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Northstar Marine Electronics Feb 21

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Finally , you have that vessel that you have dreamed about for so many years . But before you take it out for a great day on the water , you need to equip it with electronic accessories that will make your boating experience safer and more fun . Northstar Marine Electronics knows exactly what you need to get the maximum enjoyment from your boat.

First of all , a VHF radio is a safety feature no boat should be without . If you or your boat is in distress, a VHF radio can make the difference between finding help right away and being left to your own devices. The NS100 VHF radio is available in single/dual station configurations . They come with dedicated distress call button that sends your MMSID and location until an acknowledgment signal is received. It accesses all marine VHF channel banks, including weather ones. The Northstar Explorer 721 and 725 have a built-in barometric pressure sensor that gives weather and fish activity predictions. The “Happy Fish” icon on the LCD screen helps you determine the likelihood of finding fish. The 721 and 725 can each be outfitted with wireless handheld units, and the 725 has a “Track Your Buddy” feature for locating up to three boating friends and placing their locations on  your chart display.

Northstar Marine Electronics has a range of navigation tools, including the Chartplotter 8000i, a multipurpose instrument with a 12 inch touchscreen display. If you’re going to buy one piece of equipment other than a VHF radio, then you might want to consider the 8000i. It features the following goodies: chartplotter, depth sounder, radar, video monitor, network camera monitor, DVD player, CD player, music jukebox, fuel and engine management system, and instrument repeater.

If you’re just looking for a chartplotter / sonar combo , then you should opt for the Explorer series, models 660, 657, and 650. Each model has a built in 32 MB background maps with intricate cartographic detail feature. It gives you the option of using C-MAP NT MAX chart technology provided by cartography leader C-MAP.

The Explorer 538 is a stand alone chartplotter with a simple menu system and daylight viewable display . It comes with standard 16 megabyte background map and has a slot for the C-MAP NT MAX cartridge. The 3.8 inch screen is “transflective” with high contrast so you can read it in daylight easily. This chartplotter is a good companion electronics component with the Explorer 438 fish finder. The 438 has a 640 x 480 screen that gives you great detail. It has digital sounder technology to give you the highest quality sonar images . Advanced screens include A-scope, split screen variable zoom, and different color palettes. With 256 colors, you can see the nature of the floor structure and detail that will help you locate fish habitats.

Marine elecronics selection doesn’t have to be frustrating. Northstar has the marine electronics equipment that will help you enjoy your craft safely and comfortably while using equipment that’s at the leading edge of technology.

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