Boat Lifestyle

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The Different Types of Boat Hulls

In many ways, the hull is the most important part of the boat because it’s what helps it float and move across the water. Boat hulls either displace water or ride on top of it. Hulls, like boats, come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Let’s check out a few of these common types of boat hulls and know which type of hulls are suited for your boating activities.

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Nutrient-Rich Diet Plan for Active Boaters

Naturally, the mightiest boat needs the mightiest boat owners. While we don’t need much strength to steer a boat, we do need healthy endurance to enjoy our cruise longer and squeeze as much enjoyment from our cruise as possible. Basically, a boat owner needs to be healthy so he can keep enjoying his hobbies in the future.

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Boating Woes: The 7 Most Common Boat Insurance Claims

As a boat owner, the last thing on your mind, when you go out into the ocean, is to make an insurance claim. Doing that means that you’ve put your boat in trouble. As much as possible, you want to avoid boat accidents and unfortunate incidents so you do all the safety things to always stay safe. If you have boat insurance, you know that different types of insurance policy coverage cover different incidents when unfortunate events happen.

Selling A Boat? Know All The Details Involved In the Process

Selling a boat that’s been with you for some time is one of the most drastic decisions you can do as a boater, but if you’ve already got your replacement picked out, in many cases you’ll have to part with the old one unless you need it for commercial purposes or you can afford in maintaining two boats. While selling a boat can sometimes be a long and tricky process there are some ways you can do to help speed up the sale.

All of the Costs Involved in Owning a Boat

Before you go out to boat dealerships to buy a new or used boat, you need to know the costs of owning one. Buying a boat is the first of the endless expenses where you shell out your money. There is a lot more to spend aside from regular maintenance. It’s best to be aware of these expenses first before plunging onward to become a boat owner.

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The Awesome Qualities of A Plate Boat

Plate boats are designed and built to last, so the console, cabin or hard top is welded to the floor to become one with the hull. If it’s screwed down, it’s another sign the boat you’re looking at isn’t a real plate boat. Here are some qualities of a plate boat that make them superior to other boats.

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Boat Lifestyle

The Different Types of Boat Hulls

Nutrient-Rich Diet Plan for Active Boaters

Boating Woes: The 7 Most Common Boat Insurance Claims

Selling A Boat? Know All The Details Involved In the Process

All of the Costs Involved in Owning a Boat

The Awesome Qualities of A Plate Boat

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