Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
Foreword - A welcome from the Editor
Chapter 1: Which boat? - Ask yourself some searching questions about the kind of motorboating you want to do, and your quest for your dream boat should not be too difficult.
Chapter 2: Which engine? - Outboard, sterndrive or inboard? Diesel or petrol (or LPG)? One engine ortwo? What horsepower? Doing your homework can be fun and a great way to learn about the options.
Chapter 3: Buying a new boat - A boat is likely to be the second most expensive purchase you ever make, so here's an insider's guide to making the right choice.
Chapter 4: Buying a used boat - Used boats can be excellent value, but there are extra precautionsto take before you commit yourself.
Chapter 5: Raising the money - Mortgaging the boat you want to buy is an increasingly popular option.
Chapter 6: Insuring your boat - Insuring your boat should be a relatively painless process; and it is when you know how to play the game and avoid the pitfalls.
Chapter 7: Ship's papers - Registration, identification, licensing, certification. It sounds like boatowners are overburdened by red tape... but it's really quite straightforward, and much of it is voluntary.
Chapter 8: Equipping your boat - Gear that's essential, gear that's really useful and gear that's worth considering.
Chapter 10: Training - So, you have bought a boat, insured it, registered it, equipped it and found somewhere to keep it. If you need to learn how to use it, then turn to page 70.
Chapter 11: Maintaining your boat - Maintenance -some view it with pleasure, some with resignation. Buteitherway, it's a vital part of safe boating.
Nautical terms - Boating will introduce you to a whole new vocabulary. Many of the nautical terms may seem odd at first, but in time they will become second-nature. We list the essential terms you will need while enjoy ing life afloat.
Boat listings NEW BOATS - Hundreds of new boats, by type, and who to contact for further information.
Boat listing USED BOATS - A guide to the second-hand market, boats to look out for and used boat prices.
Contacts: Useful numbers and contacts mentioned throughout the issue.
Buyer's Checklist - 30 essential questions to ask yourself before buying that 'dream' boat.
Chapter 1: Which boat? - Ask yourself some searching questions about the kind of motorboating you want to do, and your quest for your dream boat should not be too difficult.
Chapter 2: Which engine? - Outboard, sterndrive or inboard? Diesel or petrol (or LPG)? One engine ortwo? What horsepower? Doing your homework can be fun and a great way to learn about the options.
Chapter 3: Buying a new boat - A boat is likely to be the second most expensive purchase you ever make, so here's an insider's guide to making the right choice.
Chapter 4: Buying a used boat - Used boats can be excellent value, but there are extra precautionsto take before you commit yourself.
Chapter 5: Raising the money - Mortgaging the boat you want to buy is an increasingly popular option.
Chapter 6: Insuring your boat - Insuring your boat should be a relatively painless process; and it is when you know how to play the game and avoid the pitfalls.
Chapter 7: Ship's papers - Registration, identification, licensing, certification. It sounds like boatowners are overburdened by red tape... but it's really quite straightforward, and much of it is voluntary.
Chapter 8: Equipping your boat - Gear that's essential, gear that's really useful and gear that's worth considering.
Chapter 10: Training - So, you have bought a boat, insured it, registered it, equipped it and found somewhere to keep it. If you need to learn how to use it, then turn to page 70.
Chapter 11: Maintaining your boat - Maintenance -some view it with pleasure, some with resignation. Buteitherway, it's a vital part of safe boating.
Nautical terms - Boating will introduce you to a whole new vocabulary. Many of the nautical terms may seem odd at first, but in time they will become second-nature. We list the essential terms you will need while enjoy ing life afloat.
Boat listings NEW BOATS - Hundreds of new boats, by type, and who to contact for further information.
Boat listing USED BOATS - A guide to the second-hand market, boats to look out for and used boat prices.
Contacts: Useful numbers and contacts mentioned throughout the issue.
Buyer's Checklist - 30 essential questions to ask yourself before buying that 'dream' boat.
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