1. Home Building a Fishing Boat
March 04, 2009


One of the most popular uses for boats is for fishing. People sometimes look at the bewildering array of available boat types and are confused about what type is most useful for them. Hopefully this article will make you aware of the various types of fishing boats there are so you can do a good job going about picking the best design for you to build in your home workshop. The first thing you have to decide is what type of water you’ll be fishing on. A suitable boat for small ponds and backwaters would not necessarily be the best choice for near coastal conditions where bigger seas might ... (read more)

Author: Jeff Spira | Article Views: 616

2. Yacht Hull Cleaning, Saving Fuel & Improved Performance
February 28, 2009


At the beginning of any new sailing or cruising season one can ponder is it worth all the hard work and cost to get your hull clean? What’s in it for you? Extend the life of your antifouling and running gear Reduce vessel running costs (lower marine fuel consumption) Increased performance Enhanced appearance Satisfaction of knowing exactly what lies beneath Owners who have a regular hull clean are thus getting optimum performance from their boats. By maintaining a good cleaning routine for your vessel one can enjoy greater diesel or petrol fuel efficiency,... (read more)

Author: Neil Dennis | Article Views: 397

3. Batik Making in Beautiful Bora Bora
February 23, 2009


Apart from an aerial view, the best vantage point for viewing the encircling reef of Bora Bora is from the top of the twin peaks. Her captain and WK set off up the long track next morning, whilst sibling crew, using the excuse that our two men need some male bonding, prefers to go shopping in the village. Trekking upward is hot work, even though the trail is bountifully shaded with palms and other trees, so that the sweat has begun oozing within a short distance up the climb. Two thirds of the way up, the track opens out into a gorgeous shady glade with a Tahitian house set on the far side. Ou... (read more)

Author: vincent bossley | Article Views: 440

4. A Sound Mind In A Sound Body With-Trynaturesbestacai
February 16, 2009


Nature is the best workshop and the man is the best workman in it. Nature has given us Acai Berry. Make a total use of it. The fantastic anti-oxidant power of the acai berry has been working miracles. Nature is the best workshop and the man is the best workman in it. Nature has given us Acai Berry. Make a total use of it. The fantastic anti-oxidant power of the acai berry has been working miracles. Acai isn’t called nature’s perfect food for no reason. Its benefits are manifold. The Acai berry looks like a grape in appearance and size. It has a single large seed. Several companies are us... (read more)

Author: David Johnson | Article Views: 408

5. Preventing Boat Marine Fuel Contamination
February 11, 2009


If you are laying up your motor-boat for a few months fuel contamination could be a real problem when starting up again. Marine Red Diesel Condensation in diesels tanks is the most common problem and it is recommended to avoid any space being taken up with moisture all tanks are filled for the lay- up periods. As marine fuel levels lower in normal cruising the moisture-laden air condenses in the tank due to the ambient temperature changes. At this point water finds its way into your fuel and filters. On the surface diesel bug can exist between the water and fuel having a detrimental effec... (read more)

Author: Neil Dennis | Article Views: 299