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Pontoon Boat Slant Front Full Enclosures are a canvas enclosure custom made to fit your make and model of Pontoon Boat. These enclosures will help protect your console instruments, pontoon furniture and carpeting throughout. The unique slant front enclosure is an economical way to enclose the entire deck area without the expense of a second Bimini or Camper Top frame. You continue to have the easy access to the front portion of the deck that you would not have with a standard half enclosure and 1/2 playpen cover. A quality boat top will protect you and increase the value of your boat. There are usually options available for your Pontoon Boat Slant Front Full Enclosure such as screens to allow air...

Pontoon Boating has become extremely popular through out Canada and the United States. One of luxury line models of pontoon boats for Premier is the 2009 Premier Intrique 250 PTX. Premier has gone big steps in creating the Intrique combing marine power to go along new marine technology. The company has patented PTX Triple Tube technology consisting of a state of the art centre pontoon log designed by the top engineers in the marine industry. The three pontoons on the Intrique make for better stability and on the water performance. Luxury standard features on the Premier 2009 Premier Intrique 250 PTX; - In-floor watersports equipment locker with security lock. - Stern ladder with steps that allows...

Pontoons are known for their fun and maneuverability, as they allow you to travel almost everywhere, but regardless of your coordinates, it's hard to keep in the shade on the open water. When you're on the pontoon, unless you have some form of protection, you'll be pretty much totally open to things like rain, spray, and ultraviolet rays. This could make it hard to get the most enjoyment out of your pontoon boat, regardless of whether you're fishing, seeing the sights, or having a good time with company. Thus, most pontoon boat pilots call the bimini top a key addition. Bimini tops get their name from the westernmost island chain in the Bahamas, where anglers originated this type of extended canopy...

Are you in the process of replacing the carpet on your used pontoon boat? If so here are a few helpful tips for doing the work yourself. One customer recently asked me, he was thinking of replacing his pontoon carpet with indoor/outdoor carpet tiles and whether or not could they be used on boats? I informed him I would not recommend using the carpet tiles as they will come up on the corners after time from the sun and water. I always recommend using one solid piece of indoor -outdoor carpet or marine grade carpeting. Remove all the pontoon boat furniture including steering console and floor trim until you are down to the plywood. Now you can remove any of the carpet that maybe stuck to the plywood...

The 2009 Versailles 29 I/O by Princecraft is all about luxury and feeling like royalty. From bow to stern this pontoon boat will give you everything you want or need on the water. With seating for ten people, there is plenty of room for all kinds of activities and entertainment for your family and friends. This tri-toon comes with a spray shield under deck and is powered using a Mercury Marine MerCruiser 300 HP stern drive inboard-outboard engine. Plenty of standard features for the Princecraft Versailles 29 Inboard-Outboard; - Wood grain accents at the console. - Large reclining marine captains seat that swivels for improved driver view on the water. - Smoke colored low-profile style windshield for...

The 2009 Manitou 22 Encore SHP with its V-hull offers excellent performance in a pontoon boat. The V-Hull is created by mounting the centre pontoon log about six inches lower than the other two pontoon logs. This tri-toon responses well, being powered using an Evinrude E-TEC HO 250 HP marine outboard engine providing very fast acceleration. Plenty of comfortable seating for eleven people to enjoy a day on your favorite lake or river. Some of the standard features for the Manitou 22 Encore SHP Pontoon boat; - High quality plush marine seating. - L-shaped chaise lounge style marine bench seating in the stern of boat. - Two L-shaped chaise lounge style marine bench seats in the bow of boat. - All...

I'd like to share my thoughts with you about the Colorado XT Pontoon Boat. The Colorado XT is such a great little pontoon boat! It comes in two really cool colors. You can select either pumpkin and grey, or sage and grey. It's about 9 foot long, and will handle up to 400lb capacity. It is really maneuverable, both in the water and getting it too and from your truck. It has an absolutely a tremendous amount of storage space, great for your fishing rods, gear and all you can catch! There are 20 pockets for your gear, lunch or any of the things you don't want to lose in the water. Having all those pockets is a real lifesaver when you have your hands full. There are even two insulated cup-holders for...

It is a great time to look for a new boat for sale. Manufacturers are working hard to bring down the price and/or help with the financing to give you a lower rate or 0% interest rate that can bring down the costs dramatically. The boat shows are the best place to start, even if you are looking for a luxury motor yacht, mega motor yacht, or just a motorboat for sale. Manufacturers want to move their yachts, and the interior designs vary greatly, along with the options and amenities. Walking down the docks of an in-water boat show, lets you see almost an endless array of styles and lengths. You have trawlers, sportfish, motor yachts, sedan cruisers, day cruisers, weekend cruisers to wet your appetite...

Many years ago I was visiting a friend at his lake front house. He had a large, very heavy rowboat with no rudder (of course) but it had a trolling motor with a six-inch propeller. You could hurt yourself rowing that boat and the trolling motor strained to even get it to move. He told me the boat with oars and trolling motor weighed 1,800 pounds. It was wide and wallowed around in the water. The rowboat had come with the house and since my friend seldom had time to go fishing he had delayed buying another boat. He was going to be retiring in the next year and we were cleaning the house and sheds of the old owner's things. I found a dozen new 6-inch, 12-volt, caged, dual speed, truck cooling fans...

Pontoon Boat Full Camper Enclosures are a canvas enclosure custom made to fit your make and model of Pontoon Boat. These enclosures will help protect your console instruments, pontoon furniture and carpeting throughout. The Pontoon Full Camper Enclosure makes the most of your pontoon boating experience. A fully enclosed deck using a Bimini Top and a Camper Back Top gives you overall deck headroom. This is the ideal enclosure for weekenders, travelers and entertaining on your pontoon boat. By adding optional screens and privacy curtains, you can turn your pontoon boat into the ultimate travel camper. The Pontoon Boat Full Camper Enclosure does enclose the entire deck area of your pontoon boat which...

Boats with fouled bottoms can use as much as 10% more fuel. This means that now, more than ever, you need to employ the technology that racing sailboats have been using for years: antifouling, non-stick, copper/Teflon boat bottom paint. These easy-to-apply bottom paints, or bottom coatings, can save every boat owner money. How non-stick, racing-type boat bottom paints work: 1. To produce smooth hulls, racing-type boat bottom paints use the same molecule contained in non-stick cookware, the largest molecule known, with a drag coefficient smoother than ice. 2. Copper is often embedded in these fast Teflon-type coatings, causing barnacles, zebra mussels, algae, and other water growths to reject them...

Sailing is one of America's favorite pastimes. It's romantic, relaxing, and just a fantastic way to spend your time. However, it can also be very expensive to purchase a new sailboat. If you are on a budget, or if you are just looking for a great deal, consider used sailboats instead of new ones. Where Are the Deals? If you're looking for sailboats at 20-60% off the retail price, there is one place you need to look. It's not as well known as you might think. Government auctions go on each day across this country. Many are in your state and some are right in your county or city. The used sailboats that come up for sale can be in varying conditions. Some are nearly new; others are only good for parts...

Imagine sailing through the water, the wind at your back and your destination ahead. Once you pull into harbor and drop the anchor, you can relax and enjoy the beautiful sunset. This is a reality for many sailboat owners, and with the high amount of used sailboats flooding the market, it could be your reality as well. Buying a sailboat is as affordable as ever, especially if you can purchase a used sailboat at great value. One reason used sailboats are so affordable is that their current owners no longer want to pay for maintenance or storage. They often sell their sailboat under market value so that it moves quickly - this offers a value proposition for the buyer. While it is exciting to see a...

Becoming a sailboat owner is a dream for thousands of people. Too often, the dream keeps getting pushed back and is never realized. The problem is that many of these people think that buying a sailboat will empty their savings. But this does not have to be true! There are tons of used sailboats for sale that can be bought without breaking the bank. When searching for used sailboats, the internet truly is your best friend. Certain websites contain hundreds of listings for sailboats that have owners eager to sell them. Basically, these sites give you access to a nation-wide market, so you can seek out the best value for your needs. Run a search for your projected budget - you'll discover that there...

Boat lifts are used to put boats into the water and take boats out of the water. They are usually powered by hydraulics and can be found in several different places. Boat owners will have these devices mounted on docks so that the boats can be lifted out of the water for storage or repairs. Boat yards will also use them to help with storing boats. In many boat yards, the boats are stacked up one on top of the other on scaffolding. The boat lifts make it possible for the boats to be lifted up as needed. Boat yards that repair boats also will use this equipment to lift the boats out of the water to perform various repairs and maintenance. Where to Purchase These items are niche items that are not...

ng a yacht before making your final purchase decision is critical. You need to know what kind of condition the boat is in and whether all systems are in good working order. Surveys are meant to protect you from unpleasant surprises. The majority of marine insurance and finance companies will insist on a survey not more than three months old before they will insure or finance a vessel. Check in advance that your insurance and finance company will accept your surveyor choices. Once you and the seller have settled on a price and you are in possession of a Purchase and Sale Agreement signed by you and the seller, the yacht is then taken off the market until you make your final decision to purchase. Your...

When deciding on a boat with the boat dealer. You should not worry about the time factor. You are the one who wanted to buy a boat and not the boat dealer. So, he should spend some time and effort with you to make the sale. The most important thing here is that you should make quality time when evaluating the boat. And not browsing through the shiny brochures or reading the testimonials they provide for you. You should even forget about all the hype that "our boats are better that theirs". These are all usually gimmicks pulled out by the dealers to make the sale. After that, you should test drive the boat. Request for one if it is not voluntarily provided. This is the only way you can experience for...

The economic conditions are simply killing many small businesses in so many industries. One industry that is hitting some stormy seas is the marine sector. Yacht sales are down by over 60% and they are practically giving them away. Worse, many of the buyers cannot get financing to buy these boats. Many of the buyers previously used second mortgages to finance their luxury sailboats, but we all know that is a huge problem right now in the home loan sector. The other day down at the local Marina here I noted a beautiful sail boat that was selling for $405,000 only 2-years ago, the owner changed his mind, but now has to sale. Today's prices $198,000 and that is just one I noted because it is such a...

Finding used ski boats on the market just isn't the best thing. Many use them each as fish and ski boats and they have change into even more popular over the last couple of years. Right here you're going to get a few tips on what to consider when on the lookout for a new or used ski boat. Spending time in the sun with household and friends is necessary to everyone, and there's no better strategy to do it than with one. After all there is nothing like having some enjoyable in the solar while staying cool in the water and getting some train at the same time as well! The problem will be pricing although, as a result of ski boats can be fairly costly for the likes of most of us. You'll be able to lease...

From the past few decades, it is observed that the fiber glass made products are more in demand than other glass products. Everyone would like to purchase these products and use them regularly. However, if anything happened to that product, then you need to purchase another product. It is a real, hectic and expensive to everyone. However, there are some esteemed organization are introduced this fiber glass repairing kit, which a beautiful product to repair your good ones. There are so many people are not having much knowledge about this kit. Here are few important points on how to use this kit to repair fiber glass products. You need to purchase this fiber glass cleaner kit from reputed department...

Repairing scratches in gelcoat Polish with Superduty compound for first polish followed by Meguiars diamond cut compound for a brilliant shine using an adjustable polisher with speeds up to 2400 rpms. Be sure to use a white wool polish pad for first cut then a finer yellow wool pad for final compound to finish.If sanding scratches on true colors such as red, blue, green, etc., sand a small area first in a discreet area to be sure there is not a big change in color due to fading. Do not remove dry compound with polisher, running a dry pad will create wheel marks. For scratches up to 1/32 of an inch deep - Try sanding them out first with a hard rubber block using 320 grit water sand paper followed...

Restorations work on Madwenowe continues . . . After a long hot summer and our usual retreat to Martha's Vineyard to escape the heat of San Carlos we returned home to continue the work on Madwenowe, our 42' Ed Monk design ketch. Madwenowe is currently on mooring #4 in the bahia at Marina San Carlos, in the State of Sonora, Mexico. Working and living fulltime on the boat has its advantages and disadvantages. On the down side, things take a little more time because of having to unpack tools (generator, sanders, cords, etc.) at the beginning of the day, then cleaning up at days end. On the plus side, a clean work environment, and living quarters takes the edge off of not having the clutter as well as...

We as a nation spend a lot of time trying to keep our kids off drugs. At the same time the divorce rate would be a scandal if marriage was manufactured by a greedy money hungry non-caring corporation. I don't pretend to know all the answers but I know one of them is we don't do enough things together as a family. While running a resort in northern Minnesota I spent many hours visiting with guests. Many times I had a man come in and comment that his wife was going on side trip while they were at the resort and would be gone for a couple of days. He planned to spend the time fishing or golfing. There isn't anything wrong with any of the above activities. However, many times before the week was up one...

cl For the boating lovers there are several things that are very frustrating and disappointing when it comes to /heir boat’s servicing and maintenance. They wish to have their boat perfect in all aspects but because of the problems of poor performance and high costs of parts they are unable to provide due care to their boat which is very much required for its high performance. As like every thing, with the passage of time it is usual to find even the best quality branded boat suffering from various problems. Because of constant running and because of depreciation it is must to experience poor performance of the boat. Though it is a feature that can not be avoided but still there are several...

Perhaps you, like so many people out there, have a real yen to get out on the open water in a boat that you yourself own. You may be a little bit dismayed, however by the amount of money it takes to buy a boat in the first place. Maintenance and docking fees do add up, but for most people, the main stumbling block in buying a boat is getting the capital in the first place. One thing that many people are unaware of, however, is the fact that boats can be acquired and acquired quite cheaply if you take a look at places that will sell these boats. The first thing that you need to be aware of is that getting a boat does not mean that it has been refurbished or in some other way redone. The only thing...

I raced my Ranger 23 Tall Rig, on the St. Croix only to find that I could not seem to break 4 knots. I posted a complaint on the MSN Ranger web site asking why I was loosing races and could not achieve any significant speed. I had lots of tips about sails etc. but a few Ranger 23 members asked if my hull was clean. Even though I had scrubbed the boat hull with a long handled brush during the season. When I took the boat out at the end of the season I found it hard remove fibbers growths on the shady bottom of the boat creating a thin mat over much of the vary bottom of the hull. In the spring of 2008 I sanded my boat bottom, keel and rudder and applied VC 17 to the port side and Smooth Sailing...

Faring your canoe bottom is not difficult and can be done in a few hours with simple hand tools and under $50 in materials. Turbulence eats up energy and can slow your boat down. It has been known for some time that a 2-in. scratch on a smooth surface can generate turbulence for 10 to 12 inches as water flows over the scratch. If you have an older watercraft your bottom is probably not perfectly smooth any longer. First, use a 100 grit sanding sponge or palm sander containing purple 3M-type paper to clean the bottom. Next, get out the glazing compound. You can find it at for $3.98 a tub. You will need one or two tubs for an older boat. Use the plastic putty knife that comes with the glazing...

To learn the proper technique involved to trail the boat is important for a person who is involved in the business of trailing the boat. With the facility of trailing the boat, the person can be saved from the service involved in the in and out for the consumer. It has been found that there are many accidents caused when the craft is carried with the help of other vehicles. There are many reasons that are mainly responsible for causing the accidents. The first reason is the increase in the number of people who are buying the crafts and the trailers. The second reason is the manufacturing industries that produce these trailers of poor quality. Another reason that is included in this is that the...

A Repossessed boat or simply Repo boat is one of the chances for you to get rich. Or it may also be the case that you have wanted to buy a boat for several years but can't do it. Well, boat Repos is again the choice for you. Simply understand that these boats are cheaper and yet often almost new. So the deal you can get is unbelievable. Do you want to make a great deal on your boat? Well then we probably have the answer. What are bank repossessed boats? Say John wants to buy a boat but doesn't have the money for it. He chooses one that costs $60,000. Now he takes a loan from the bank (or any other similar financial organization) on an agreement of 5 years and pays a down payment of $10,000. Now the...