Stability, lightness, speed and power, an all together snappy boat is the catamaran sail boat. A catamaran owes these qualities to a double hull. This makes it lighter and, therefore, faster. This is one of the many advantages of the catamaran sail boat. The boats name originates in India, the name from the Tamil words [...]

The term sail boat bedding can be applied in three different ways. In the first definition it refers to a means of protecting hardware aboard the sail boat. A bedding compound is a sealant that is flexible and absorbent, withstanding the stresses caused by shock, vibrations, swelling or shrinkage and resistant to fresh and salt [...]

There they are. Spread across the pages of a magazine, calling to you to buy, buy buy! It is a sail boat sale. Daily, boats are clumped together and offered up for your salivating perusal. As you scroll down a page of an internet site or turn the pages over in a boating magazine, you [...]

The waves sensuously lap alongside the sailboat. The wind whispers among the sails. Imagine getting away from it all fleeing into a world of blue skies and even bluer water. Take an ordinary event and make it unique; a special occasion and turn it into something unforgettable. A wedding, picnic, gathering of friends, a vacation [...]

Some people in the know claim the sunfish sail boat is the most popular sail boat ever produced. It is true it has a large following among the wet and wild and even younger crowd. In fact, it owes its very existence to two high school buddies more interested in paddle boards than sail boats. [...]

You’re sick, cant afford a sail boat right now or arent allowed to sail. Its winter, your sail boat is in dry dock being repaired, or you become sea sick easily (and always) but love sail boats. The answer a model sail boat kit. Sure, it is not the real thing but, these days, there [...]

Does size matter? A small sail boat is a beautiful thing, but not if you are always trying to outdo the Jones or the Smiths. It is also relative. Some people think a Yacht the size of Manhattan is too small. A small sail boat is just that: small. It is not a yacht. It [...]

Some people cant get enough of sail boats; for others, collecting is the answer to an unsatisfied love of all things with sails. It is easy, although some times expensive, to collect model sail boats. Gone are the days of simple boats in bottles though there is a still a market for these. Today, you [...]

You could see them everywhere. In old movies a young child was sailing one on a small pond or down a creek, cheering it on as it raced against another small toy sail boat or merrily floated down the stream. They were often found as part of the bath time routine floating right next to [...]

If you want a sloop-rigged sail boat, the Catalina sail boat offers you several advantages. Long considered a general-purpose or trailer boat, the Catalina sail boat, is a popular American-made classic. In fact, the classic Catalina designs have made their way proudly into the American Sailboat Hall of Fame. The Catalina sail boat is a [...]

Its evening. The sun is slowly sinking into the sea, its light bounces off the water in a myriad of colors. In just a short while, the moon is shining high above, its cold orb reflected back by the deep waters of the bay. It is a summer evening the perfect time to take a [...]

The Laser sail boat designed by a Canadian, is a very popular, small, sailing dinghy. In fact, it is considered one of the worlds most popular in this class of sail craft. A singlehanded boat, it is designed to be easily sailed by one person. It is also, like most small racing sailboats a one-design. [...]

Your sail boat is considered an investment. Like you car, motorcycle or house, it should be insured. Sail boat insurance is, in fact, in some states required by law. There are, however, differences between insuring your car and insuring your boat. The major difference is the amount of coverage a policy provides. The most common [...]

Repairs on a sail boat are necessary. Over time, the pristine essence of a new boat is worn away. Every day wear and tear takes its toll. Daily maintenance can check or reduce the need for major sail boat repairs, but there will always be something needing to be done. A bad sign, however, would [...]

This beautiful boat is a cruiser, not a racer. A recreational sail boat, the Hunter sail boats size can range from nine to 47 feet. A North American boat, it can be easily single-handed, but is not adverse to two people working it. Its lauders call it fast, maneuverable, good looking and light weight in [...]

So you have a sail boat or are thinking of getting one. One issue sometimes forgotten is how do you transport it from point A to point B? Sail boat transport is not always easy. Some boats are remarkably easily to move from place to place. These are called trailerable sail boats. As far as [...]

Tired of your old sail boat? Require something larger, faster or sleeker? Sure, you may have your eye on a new model, but you need to sell your current sailboat first. Here are some things to consider on putting up your sail boat for sale. Preparation Strip your boat of any excess, gear, personal items [...]

To some people, freedom is a fast car or financial security, to others freedom is only a sail boat away. Imagine being rocked gently by the waves as you sail across a sea-blue bay and onto an ocean of adventure. Watch the gulls dive as you picnic on board. This is possible with a sail [...]

You cannot have a sail boat without a sail. It was the sail grafted onto the boat that provided humans with a new means of getting around a faster way than rowing. A boat without a sail, therefore, was not a sail boat at all. It is simple mathematics: sail and boat equals sail boat. [...]

Gently worn, previously owned, recycled, and reconditioned – these are terms we all know and either embrace or avoid when looking for a good deal. When it comes to buying a sail boat, a used sail boat should be regarded in the same fashion. A used sail boat does offer some bonuses. It is a [...]