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Article Abstract:
Yacht owners can perform several general maintenance checks on their yachts while the boats are undergoing dry-dock general cleaning. Procedures are provided for checking a boat's engine, propeller and body such as the proper way of removing barnacles and the inspection of a boat's bilge pump.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1997
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Hanging close to home
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Cruising in waters close to one's home base can be more advantageous than long-range cruises to places such as the Caribbean. In short-range trips, one can have regular cruises while long-range ones need substantial planning and many things can go wrong which can disrupt the plan.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1998
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Quality is the issue: what you see isn't always what you get
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The importance of thoroughly checking a new boat for quality of workmanship is discussed, for both wood and the more popular fiberglass types of boat. The quality of visible work can be an indication of the quality of hidden work.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 2000
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