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Take the ‘virtual’ helm of the new Jeanneau 51 with this amazing 360° video from Jeanneau France.
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Take the ‘virtual’ helm of the new Jeanneau 51 with this amazing 360° video from Jeanneau France.
Ah, the distinctive smell of…boat. A mixture of diesel, cooking fumes, mould and stale air, sometimes with a hint of wet dog - instantly recognisable to anyone who has looked at second hand boats. That odour is not only a turn-off for buyers, but contributes significantly to seasickness.
There’s no excuse for this smell, although some old salts seem to think it is both inevitable and, well, salty. The main causes are poor ventilation, oily bilges, deck leaks and dirt. Back in the day, it was accepted that boats leaked, ventilation was mainly to keep the timbers sound, and cleaning was not necessarily a priority. Thankfully we have moved on from this. Modern boats should not leak - from the hull or anywhere else.
The Sun Fast 3600 'Double Trouble' will be competing in the 2016 Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race in the two-handed division.
However much we love our pets, there is still much to consider before taking them cruising. How long will you be gone? Will the pet miss you, or settle easily with someone else? Some animals adapt happily to life afloat, while others hate it, or are simply unsuitable due to temperament or size. Traditionally cats and small dogs have made the best furry shipmates, but there is a surprising array of pets and their owners happily sharing the confines of a boat.
The Sun Fast 3600 has just been named IRC Boat of the Year by the UNCL, “Union Nationale pour la Course au Large,” which assembles a jury composed of journalists from the marine press (Couse au Large, Voiles et Voiliers, Voile Magazine, Seahorse Magazine).
Cruising (v.) Ongoing boat repairs and maintenance in distant and exotic places.
Boat Sales Tasmania and Doyle Tasmania recently relocated to Muirs Boat Yard in Battery Point so we decided to throw a party!
I really enjoy the annual haulout - said no one ever. This is especially true if when you roam far from your home port and need to find a different yard each time, but even at home there are ways to minimise the pain – to the body and the wallet.
Integrity is celebrating its category-breaking 530 Grand Sedan Raised Pilot House, 16-metres of luxury, style and performance that its designers attest have never been seen in this category to this standard.
First let’s deal with the headsail that won’t furl at all. Jammed furlers are a major cause of forestay problems, so your absolute priority is not to damage the forestay.