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Pleasure boating provides the freedom and exhilaration that makes it one of the coun trys fastest growing recreational activities Whether you have canoe runabout inboard outboard or sailing craft pleasurefilled days await you according to the Allied Boating Association of Canada But with pleasure comes responsibility repair rules and care Repairs and maintenance are of prime importance but it doesnt have to be costly If you want to keep your boat in good operating condition if you want to be certain of its seawor thiness regular upkeep is necessary In the springtime and during winter layup take the time to think about your boat To prepare for the launch heres brief checklist Pad dles sails motors and the hull of the boat should always be in good condition Aluminum or wooden hulls and canvas covered cedarstrip canoes should be inspected thoroughly for wear an separation soft rot and fractures The wiring and electrical circuits must be replaced when and wherever necessary and your boat should be scrubbed inside and out Inside for comfort outside forsmoothersailing So you want Its fun and its exciting but there are number of things to consider when youre buying power boat So arrange your priorities first Be selective The Allied Boating Association of Canada says Do your homework Its an important purchase and your dealer will work with you to make sure youre satsified with your selection After all he wants to stay in business and he needs satisfied customers The main decision is yours Be specific about needs Establish exactly what you want in speed power capacity stability range and economy If you are honest in Safety tips for fuelling Here are some safety tips from the Canada Safety Council on fuelling small vessels Refueling procedures are simple but mist be understood by the owner and crew All craft regardless of size must be securely moored at the fuel dock All open flames must be extinguished and all pas sengers must go ashore On cuisers cuddy cabin out board craft and sailcraft close all hatches and doors No smok ing within 30 feet of boat or pumps Have fire ex tenguisher close by on the dock for emergency use When filling tanks hold nozzle firmly against fuel pipe and use grounding cable if available Do not overfill Watch overflow vent that indicates full tank After fuelling hose down any spill Open doors and hatches to thoroughly ventilate boat Turn on blower and be sure all fumes are clear before starting engines 0n open type craft with engines hatchedin open hatches for ventilation Use nose test as natural sniffer to be sure there are no fumes On ly after craft is fully ventilated and engines running should passengers be allowed to board Outboard portable tanks should never be refilled in the boat Take tanks ashore for fill ing and wipe off any spillage before placing them aboard Motors Whatever the size they require checkup and tuning for peak performance You want power unit that vou can rely on at all times Engine maintenance should be handled qualified mechanic After all the entire boat and its contents including you are riding on its safety Often new paint job will put good craft into ship shapeBut if this involves the removal of old paint its best left to an expert For instance drysanding antifouling bot tom paint can be irritating and hazardous because of the toxic chemicals in its dust Never try to burn paint off plywood or fibreglass or it will blister And if you use caustic lye boating season Never never collision with the consequences removers on aluminum serious corrosion can result Unfortunately as with anything of value the threat of theft is always present Take steps to safeguard your in vestment Make list of all your equipment serial mun bers and other identifying features or take photograph for positive identification Then put it under lock and key Buy ing insurance is recommended for your own protection tion Combine your knowhow with common sense maintain your craft properly and youll reap power boat your assessment it narrows down the choices and directs all your attention toward the boat you need want and can afford to buy Of course this would also apply to sailboats and other type of craft other than power boat Power boats come in three major groups Outboard in board and inboardoutboard which is boat equipped with an inboard engine coupled with drive train much like the lower unit of an outboard motor Within each group is wide range of horsepower from ONE horsepower outboards to 475 horsepower inboards When manufacturer designs power boat he has specific engine size or range in mind The whole boat is shaped and built to accommodate and per form best within certain range of horsepower Within each of these power groups are many different types of boats open runabouts and utilities cabin cruisers fishing boats boats pontoons houseboats racing boats deep water cruising and fishing vessels One of these types will suit your power boating plans best The bottom of boat deserves lot of attention Its shape and width will determine stability and performance wide bot tomed boat is usually stable boat The flatter the faster and usually the rougher The deeper the vee the smoother the ride you can expect However deeprunning boats take more power to achieve the same speed This is one of the choices youll have to make in terms of your needs Check for workmanship to be sure that decks railing aluminum moldings rivets and gaskets are well mounted and secure If there are flaws in these highly visible areas it may mean mediocre work manship throughout the entire boat So check carefully sturdy construction is one of the most important factors to consider in your purchase In tapless Triumph or MG from Come on take convertible sports car for run and experience the thrill of topdown motoring Its the greatest feeling under the sun moon and stars We also have wide selection of har dtops to be seen and driven from the economical Mini to the Sporty TR7 ullingford Motors ltd 7373440 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