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April 9th, 2012 | Author: admin


Inflatable Boats for Sale - 3 Things That Can Take the Air Out of Your Purchase

Inflatable boats have come a long way in a relatively short time!  Originally used by the military for search and rescue missions, inflatable boats are now a favourite among fisherman, hunters, water sport fans, and even people who simply want to hang out and relax on the water.  Today's inflatable boats for sale can even feature hulls, cabins, and outboard motors!

Why should you be interested in buying an inflatable boat?

-        They're cheaper than their "traditional" counterparts.  As an added benefit, inflatable boats hold their value much longer.  You also don't have to worry about paying for "extras", like mooring fees.

-        They're safe.  Because inflatable boats sit so low, they're far less likely to take on water and capsize

If you're searching for inflatable boats for sale, there are 3 important things you need to keep in mind.  Any one of them can take the air right out of your fun purchase!

  1.  Half-stuck patches

As long as your prospective inflatable boat doesn't have a motor, you won't need a marine surveyor.  You will, however, need a keen eye.  Repair patches aren't necessarily a deal-breaker for an inflatable boat, as long as they were applied professionally and properly.  If you see patches that aren't attached all the way or just look amateurish, that's a problem.

You should be checking every inch of the boat for half-stuck patches.  While the buoyancy tubes are the most logical place to find them, you need to carefully inspect the seams, too.

  1.  Tiny cracks in the hull

Not all cracks are bad.  For example, if you see some tiny cracks that are shaped like little stars, they're usually a result of normal wear and tear.  These cracks might not look pretty, but they're typically not dangerous.  Luckily, they're easy and inexpensive to fix.

But if you see small hairline cracks in the hull, that's a problem.  These can be a sign of deeper structural issues that go far beyond looks.

  1.  Loose tubes

Even with all of the advancements these boats have gone through, most of the inflatable boats for sale today have tubes that were glued on.  Manufacturers use a special glue that's designed to withstand salt, water, and rough waves, but it's still glue nonetheless.  So, if you're looking at second-hand inflatable boats, it's important to make sure that the tubes are still securely attached.

If the tubes are loose, it's probably a good idea to find another boat.  That's because the glue you would need to make the repairs can be awfully hard to find.  And, even if you find a glue that works, it likely won't be as strong as what the manufacturer originally used.


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Inflatable Boats Advantages.

There are advantages that come with inflatable boats in relationship to the more conventional fiberglass or timber built rigid styles. Inflatable boats are very easy to transport from one area to another, especially when you take into consideration that inflatable boats can be deflated reducing them in size.  The overall package can then be stowed way when traveling using far less space.

These days inflatable boats come with a number of individual inflatable chambers with one way valve systems.  If one chamber should have a problem it will not affect the remaining sections of the boat.

Inflatable boats are very durable and it should not be forgotten that hitting something solid with an inflatable boat would tend to have a bounce off effect in comparison to fiberglass hulls which would tend to suffer from some form of damage.

Repairing inflatable boats in most cases is easy and straight forward and a lot easier than other boat types..

 

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Small Fishing Boats | What to consider You have a multitude of choices when it comes to purchasing small fishing boats, and there are many things that need to be considered before you purchase.

In this article let’s look at small fishing boats for anglers who want to fish at sea and some of the things you need to consider before you purchase.

Let’s start with what needs to be considered before anyone buys one of the various types of small fishing boats out there. Firstly what type of boat is needed, for example, are you looking at small fishing boats for sale that are new or used, do you intend to use it close to the shore, have you considered how far out you intend to fish.

Would your boat need a cabin possibly with overnight sleeping facilities and possibly an area where you can put a camping style stove, or possibly a cuddy would be enough which would at least offer shelter when it is raining. Would you prefer an open style boat with no cabin or cuddy with plenty of deck space.

Have you considered what type of engine you will need would you want an inboard or an outboard motor. Are you looking at small fishing boats that offer you the boat and engine all in the one price. Regardless of what you opt for, be it inboard or outboard have you considered a second backup engine in your budget, remember if your main engine stops you need to get back into harbour as quickly as possible.

It is never recommended that you continue fishing when your main engine has a problem and you are running on your backup. Use you backup engine for the purpose you bought it for and get back into the harbour as quickly and safely as possible.

Other safety equipment that would always be advisable to have, life jackets with the numbers held on-board matching the maximum number of people you intend to have on your boat at any one time.

The correct anchorage with the appropriate length of correct chain and rope, ship to shore radio, a set of oars and a place to fit the rowlocks will not go amiss, and a couple of sets of flares.

One further item well worth consideration would be attending a local marine safety style course. A course that will give you the basics, which would cover the very basics, such as passing other ships or boats while departing or entering into the harbor, how to use the airways when using a marine radio, simple marine fishing topics but invaluable knowledge.

Small fishing boats come in many sizes so you need to consider your needs and requirements, would it be you and one other or a group, possibly three or four or even more. You need to have plenty of space on deck not just for those fishing but for tackle boxes extra reels and rods etc.

There are a number of types and makes of small fishing boats to choose from, but my favourites are the Shetland followed by the Microplus. Today’s market for used small fishing boats offers a number of these types of boats for sale with many others look at what best fits your needs and is best for you and your budget.

What do small fishing boats bring

Small fishing boats, offer sea anglers the freedom they need when it comes to finding those record breaking fish. Granted there are many fishing records to be broken when fishing from the shore be it from a pier, beach or rocky outcrop, as many an angler will tell you.

The freedom that comes with small fishing boats is unrivaled, allowing you access to areas such as wreck fishing where you could catch one or two of those heavyweights, halibut, skate, cod, Pollock, who knows even sharks if that’s what you fancy.

There are other features that can be taken into consideration if you have a boat although not appealing to all sea anglers, why not place a couple of shrimp baskets, or lobster creels at the start of your fishing trip and pick up on the way home or the following day if you intend to go back out next day, as an added extra.

You may find that when to pull them back in that there is a bit weight in comparison to what went down adding to the excitement. But that’s one of the things that make sea fishing exciting. You know there is something there but it’s not always what you expect to be there, that arrives on the surface, in this case it could be a conger and nothing to do with a lobster. Sea anglers will know what I mean, it’s the suspense that goes along hand in hand with fishing, you just never know what’s on the other end.

There are plenty of us out there that know what I mean. The anticipation that goes with the strike being made, then there is the fight, then seeing what arrives on the surface. In a number of cases the bit or the type of fight will give anglers a clue due to experience in the past. Even then in almost ever case you are always waiting for the first glint in the water as you get it closer to the surface to see what’s on the hook. If you decide to take the plunge, (I have used this phrase with the best possible intentions) and are looking at one or two small fishing boats don’t stop now as it opens some wonderful opportunities, but remember to take a few other things into consideration: · Boat manufacturer

Length and beam size. Cuddy or no cuddy Small lockable cabin or not Secondary engine size Fiberglass or timber

What accessories can I get with the boat, fish finder, ship to shore radio, anchor, life jackets, oars, flares

With many second hand small fishing boats these days you can pick yourself up a bargain depending on what equipment comes with the boat. Many sellers are upgrading and looking to sell everything as a package saving you a small fortune Our site offers a number of other articles on small fishing boats that will give anglers some very good pointers and a step in the right direction. We also offer Narrow boats, canal boats, jet skis, and outboard motors

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