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Private yacht hire in Turkey is about spending quality time with your friends, family, loved ones, or simply alone. Your journey takes you to exciting destinations where you have the opportunity to explore remnants of history from past civilizations, and be where emperors once stood and conquered. It is also a cultural discovery. Between the countries of Turkey and Greece, there is so much of ancient culture, traditions, savory cuisine and more that makes the whole yacht cruise so unique. You may meet new people, experience different traditions and acquire interesting souvenirs that make it all the more memorable.

So its not just about being pampered by warm and friendly smiles, or even going for a swim in the cool refreshing sea. It also isnt about playing with all the water toys on board, or sunning under the relaxing sun of the Mediterranean; and its certainly not about soaking in a rejuvenating luxury jacuzzi on deck with panoramic views of nature at its best its more.

You can hire a yacht in Turkey to venture to the Greek Islands; such as Rhodes, Santorini, Mykonos, Kos or others. But if you just want to cruise within the waters of the Turkish Riveria, you could do that too. Visiting the famous Oludeniz in Fethiye, and the 12 islands of Gocek are popular places of interest. So are the thrilling nightlife of Bodrum harbor and the peaceful and charming villages of Marmaris. The alternatives are endless!

The luxury yacht cruises are most popular on Turkish yachts called gulets. These elegantly designed and quite traditionally characteristic of Turkey begin offering their blue cruises in May and they go on until the end of September. Then they go in for maintenance and a refit to get ready for another exciting gulet season.

The peak season is from July to August. This is where the temperatures in southern Turkey go as high as 50+ celcius. In May and September the temperatures are in the mid to high 20s; and in the low to high 30s in June. As it takes time for the sea to warm up, usually suitable during beginning in the first week of July, it stays warm right up until the end of September. There are those who do go in the water in October. But its a bit cooled down then. So ideally, if you are not keen on hot hot weather, September is a perfect time for a private yacht hire in Turkey!

I’d imagine you have looked at used power boats or sailboats for sale. During your inspections, walking down the port or starboard side you felt a give in the deck. Upon closer inspection, you would push your foot down on that spot and see it move. That is called a soft deck. It could be located anywhere on the boat, but usually on the deck. There are several ways you get this but the main two are water intrusion and delamination.
Delamination occurs when the fiberglass decking loses adhesion to the balsa or plywood it is laying on. This could be caused by the water intrusion, but may only be from extreme hot or cold, or both, resulting in expansion and contraction that eventually pulled loose the adhesion in that area. On a positive note, the underlying support (balsa or plywood) is not water soaked and the repair is made easier.
A soft deck that is spongy is usually water soaked balsa or plywood, underneath that portion of the deck. It could be from a piece of hardware (cleat, stantion) where the bedding came loose or fell away, allowing water to enter. Another spot would be a window area where the water has pushed through the bedding or found a way through the surrounding fiberglass. In both circumstances, we have to become detectives to find the reason for the water intrusion. It could be so simple or you may have to go on the hunt with a magnifying glass.
The Fix (water soaked underlay) 1. First we must find the source of the water going under the deck fiberglass. Again, check for loose hardware, missing caulking, weep holes in window channels clogged (pooling water in the channels to push behind the fiberglass) or as simple as a major stress crack right by or on the area. But, you must be successful on this hunt for the cause of the water intrusion. You will find it!
2. Once found, rebead or caulk the area where the hardware or window channel came loose. Now, let’s get to the soft wood underneath.
There are several ways to attack this situation. The main thing that I do is not destroy the deck and/or pattern that are already there. I don’t need to do more major work. I like it fast and easy. Sometimes it’s fast, sometimes easy. Easy, though, takes some time for drying. But, it is easy!
3. Let’s talk about one that is fast and easy. You’ve found a soft area that is small, maybe 3″ x 8″, or around that. You could have a diamond shaped pattern, non-skid gel coat or a stipple look – rough, matted look. But, either way, you would attack it by drilling holes in it. Depending how confident you are in repairing your gel coat, non-skid tells us the size drill to use – inch size drill, down to 1/8 inch. If the soft area happens to be in a smooth area, (no pattern) go there, but you will have to make a pattern of holes, ultimately drying down to the wood underneath with the hot sun, hot hair dryer or heat lamps. Make sure not to burn the gel coat non-skid with the hair dryer or heat lamps during the drying process. This may take hours to a few days. But, you want it dry between the holes. You can take a thin metal probe to go in sideways to see any traces of moisture. Also, use a moisture meter if you can get your hands on one.
4. With the underlay dry, use a syringe applicator to push resin w/catalyst, into the wood underlay. You can find these in many marine supply stores. You’re not filling the drill holes up, but getting the resin in between the holes and layers, use a thick, long metal pick to make the passage ways all around if the applicator can’t. The point is to soak the underlay with resin again, between the holes. The result is a stiff, hard underlay. Use the resin that pooled in the drill holes to fill the voids by using a thin, flat screwdriver and pulling up that resin into the holes, between the drill holes. Keep doing it because as the resin starts to harden, it will fill and stay in those small to tiny holes you made. Cover it as well as you can. This is not rocket science. Clean the surface area of any resin by using a dampened cloth with acetone. (Read all instructions). Let the sun, hair dryer or heat lamps keep it warm so the resin hardens completely.
5. In the drill holes, (after hardening) get any loose material out with a small screwdriver or pick, and clean with acetone on a clean rag. Make a thickened mixture of resin by adding micro fiber balls or strands. These additives can be found in many marine stores. You want it in a consistency of softened butter, but not quite drippy. Add this mixture to each drill hole. Use a syringe applicator or just push it in with a screwdriver. (Tape around each drill hole to cut down on any mess). In either case, push down and around with a thin screwdriver to fill any voids you might have left. Fill drill holes just below the surface and let harden.
6. If you have a diamond-shaped non-skid, you can get this pattern from the manufacturer of the boat or a marine supply store. This would go over the repair, forming the gel coat to the same pattern. You would wax the pattern first, (any liquid wax is fine) then put it over the non-skid, feeling it lock-in on your diamond-shaped pattern. Take it off after the gel coat hardens. You can tell this if you had left overs and put it in the area where the repair is. If that hardens, your repair did. You might have to touch up with a light sand and cut out the grooves in between the diamond shapes better with a hack saw bladeit works! To stipple, use a soft (dry) sponge (or other implement), and pull up on the hardening gel coat. Don’t be aggressive at first, just touch and pick up on the gel coat to match the pattern around it. If no pattern for the diamond shape (or your particular pattern) can be found from the manufacturer or Marine supply, you can put the gel coat on anyway without it, (even with or a bit higher with the surrounding area). When the gel coat hardens, use the hack saw blade to cut out the grooves, (do it slowly) to match what you have. If you do something wrong, rough the area up a bit and add additional gel coat. Let that harden and try again. This is easy and kind of fun. The more you do this, the faster and easier it will get. Plus the finished product will get better and better!

While New Zealand will always be something of an out-of-the-way spot in the midst of the Pacific, it has been receiving increasingly more attention in recent years from multi-millionaire super yacht owners. Auckland has traditionally been known as the -City of Sails-; however, the city’s Viaduct Harbour has been showcasing more luxury yachts than usual in recent years.

The city of Auckland is having to make some adjustments to accommodate this high class crowd, and additions have been made to the city’s marina to make some more space. The addition of two new 90 meter docks and 65 meter pontoons has provided more space for new vessels in Auckland, and the capacity of the Silo Marina has doubled its capacity within the last three years.

Despite any hassles, the newcomers do a great deal of good for the city’s economy. According to Luke Wigglesworth- waterfront manager of Auckland marinas- a super yacht based in Auckland injects an estimated $2.5 million to the Auckland economy. Photographers have been flocking to the harbor area to capture striking images of the beautiful vessels. The harbor almost offers as many vessels as broker websites such as this informative resource. This past November has been the Auckland waterfront’s busiest time ever regarding boat tonnage in and around the harbor and revenue for the city.

Some of the visiting making their home in Auckland

The following is a brief summary of some of the biggest and most famous vessels to become stationed in Auckland in recent years:

SuRi This vessel reaches a length of 63 meters, and an extensive was recently added in San Francisco. Chartering the SuRi costs voyagers about $450,000 each week. The yacht features luxury interior designs and offers impressive spaciousness and attractive entertainment possibilities.

ArcticP The ArcticP is owned by James Packer, an Australian billionaire. This yacht is the 50th largest in the world, and it has transported such renowned passengers as Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes. The boat was custom-built for the current owners father, Kerry Packer. Mega yacht -A’ One of the largest vessels to be situated in Auckland, the Mega yacht -A’ has an interior that is about 15 times the size of a typical home. This super yacht is a possession of Russian billionaire Andrey Melcichenko. It was designed by Philippe Starck and has a master suite design that stretches over 240 square meters.

Ethereal This vessel is owned by American couple Bill and Shannon Joy. These two owners are involved with marine conservation efforts and the run the charity known as the -Joy Foundation-. This is a highly energy efficient super yacht that is endowed with the latest technology to minimize the watercraft’s carbon footprint.

Those looking for yacht crew vacancies can secure a job with the help of a good and reliable placement agency. There are, in fact, credible yacht crew agencies that specialize in recruiting qualified and experienced yacht crew for their clients. With the help of expert staff and software program they choose the most qualified and trained crew members. The applicants are carefully screened and provided basic training to ensure they have a successful career ahead.

There are many advantages of availing placement services of a yacht crew agency. The applicant can get basic training that meets the STCW and RYA crew training standards. The training requires a small additional fee and certifies the applicant as trained in basic first aid and rescue operations. The yacht crew agencies also help applicants in preparing their curriculum vitae and provide key interview tips and techniques that will help them when facing the board of members. With so many additional offers, placement agencies help aspiring candidates secure a job in a luxury yacht.

How to Choose the Best Yacht Crew Placement Agency?

Here are some simple steps to help you choose the best yacht crew agency:

The Internet is the best place to find yacht crew vacancies. However, it is very important to check the credentials of the placement agencies providing vacancies for crew members

After a meticulous research on the web, one must compare which placement agency offers more benefits and offers to the applicants. The applicant should check whether the fee charged by the placement agency is higher than other agencies. He should also check whether the placement service has made free travel arrangement for the entire crew

The applicant should also check other features, such as training, career guidance programs, nature of yacht crew vacancies etc. Most yacht crew agencies provide services that help applicants excel in interviews and other tests and qualify for the job in a luxury yacht

After checking the credentials and recognitions awarded to the yacht crew placement agency, the applicant can register with the website. Good placement agencies provide free registration and then call all qualified applicants for screening

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