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The luxury watches are no longer simply be time keeping devices. Luxury watches are now carrying out other functions and quite efficiently at that. They can be used as jewelry to mark their status. More and more people want to own a luxury branded watch to express their noble status and their nobly taste. The watch technology developed in recent years and top quality Replica Watches can be made to satisfy the high need of branded watches. So the Best Replica Watches came out and so many people get benefit from Replicas. The Rolex Yacht-Master was one of the most favored sports watch ever produced by the Rolex brand.

The Yacht-Master watches first available to public in 1992 and the model is 11628. The 11628 was made in 18K yellow gold. The Yacht-Master series for the ladies came out two years later. Rolex decided to launch out a mid-size man’s model that same year. This is quite notable considering the fact that it was the first time the company made a professional watch in a smaller size. The Rolex brand produced another Yacht-Master watch model both for ladies and mid-size men in 1996.The Rolex Yacht-Master was well-appreciated by the market and more and more models were launched for couple of years. It is true that many people were pleased with the Rolex Yacht-Master Replica Watches series; Yacht-Master achieved a whole new level of popular in 1997.

The turning point came out when Rolesium turn out. Rolesium is Rolex Company adopts Foundry Technology to make watches in stainless steel and has a platinum finish. People started pay attention to the model as soon as the Platinum Yacht-Master was launched; their demands for Yacht-master Watches have been increasing steadily for years.

One of the distinguishing marks of a Yacht-Master is the Rolex Maxi Dial. Anybody can easily figure out what is being referred to by judging from the name alone. The markers and the hands of the Yacht-Master’s dial of are bigger and made more solid. The Yacht-Master is designed to generate more luminosity and you can watch the time in dark environment. Rolex are sure that the bezel is complementary to match the Maxi Dial. The Ring Command bezel has a unique mechanical component which makes it possible to be used as controller for countdowns. This feature is definitely created with the idea of timing races in mind. The bezel is made from solid platinum like the watch dial which is protected by a sapphire crystal. The case of the Rolex Yacht-Master boasts a 40mm diameter although is slightly thinner compared to other Oyster Professional watches. This is actually a bonus since it gives the Rolex Yacht Master II 16622 SS White Dial Asia 2813 a classy look suitable to formal occasions. Rolex Yacht-Master has a water resistance level of 100 meters as a sports-watch. While other Rolex watches like the Sea-Dweller and the Submariner offers a higher water resistance level, we have to bear in mind that the Yacht-Master is not intended for diving.

There is also the Trip lock winding crown for Yacht-Master watches. It has specific polymers to make perfect crown that can protect the watch movement from dust and water. As tightly locked as a submarine watch, one does not have to worry about disturbing the watch movement while in the water or while in the middle of a race. Rolex Yacht-master watches are elegant and indeed one of the most popular Rolex watches.

Are you planning to give a great surprise to your daughter in law on her first marriage anniversary? Then what can be more ideal then celebrating her anniversary on a yacht? A yacht is an ideal way for celebrating a party. It is unique and exclusive and the best thing is that it is different than the rest of the conventional wedding parties that are hosted in party halls, clubs or some other place. Wouldn’t it feel great swaying in the shimmering blue waters of the seas, overlooking the rumbling of the waves and the setting of the sun across the horizon? A yacht party is nowadays affordable as well as available easily and more and more people are gradually accepting the trend of the yacht parties.

Are you planning a yacht party for the first time? Would you like it to be memorable and at the same time a great way to show your daughter in law that you love her? Then follow these simple tips that would help you to organise a great party that you all would cherish for a lifetime.

Hire a great event management group

Some of the best yachts have some of the greatest event management groups that are present to entertain people. They consist of dance and song parties, rocking RJs and DJs who are there to rock the night, magicians who are there to entertain children so that they roll out in laughter, clowns for theme parties of children’s birthday parties, and the best collection of music and musicians who would help you to enjoy the evening at the best. You can hire some of the best musicians and event management groups who would conduct dancing parties for your guests as well as the hosts to enjoy.

Plan a theme party

A theme party is the best way to decorate your yacht. Decorate your yacht with white flowers like lilies or roses on the day on the celebration. It not only gives out a great aroma but also look good and romantic. In a theme party you can also make people dress up in white gowns and men in white suit and dance in the yacht or just enjoy a cool breeze in the deck with soothing music.

Plan for the best kind of dining

You can Plan for some of the best kind of dining comprising of various cuisines like Italian, Chinese, Indian, and many more. There are chefs available in the yacht as well as chefs who you can hire from outside as well.

Depending on the kind of guests you can have some games to relax in the yacht. Games like guessing games and sitting games or maybe some games related to music and dance. If there are aged people in the yacht as well they can rest in the cabins where there are bunks attached.

Some of the best surprise parties are hosted by West Coast Marine Yacht Services India Pvt Ltd.

In looking for the right powerboat, consider that they come in a variety of styles and configurations. They are all generally the same, all having staterooms, salons, heads, etc.

In choosing the one that best fits your needs I think it is important to determine what you will do with it. Will it always stay at the dock or will you do some island hopping on her? Is a fast moving boat the right one for you or do you like to take it slow and easy. Do you like to use 4-8 gallons of fuel an hour or can you handle 40 gallons per hour? How about construction? A wooden boat has her charm but requires more bottom maintenance and insurance may be an issue. All of these must be considered.

If taking it slow is your cup of tea, the trawler may be just for you. Taking it slow and easy stopping to smell the salty air and watch the osprey soar overhead. So why choose a trawler? The modern trawler is comfortable, roomy, stable and seaworthy coupled with reliability and economy of operation.

WHAT IS A TRAWLER?

So what is a trawler? A trawler is not to be confused with fishing vessels although the idea originated with the seagoing fishing vessels. Trawlers in general are boats with long, deep keels to prevent running gear damage in the event of grounding, boats with top cruising speeds of 7-10 knots, and boats with large panoramic windows for good views. Trawlers have large fuel and water capacities to enable extended cruising and have crew creature comforts that will match any vessel afloat. The primary draw of a trawler is the traditional salty lines that turns heads at every dock.

TRAWLER ADVANTAGES

The advantages of owning a trawler may not be so obvious. In addition to the graceful lines, here are some of the most important traits.

Very economical to operate. A trawler uses only from 2-8 gallons/hr. at cruising speeds of about 9 knots.

Large fuel and water capacity.

Very large onboard storage in the many lockers, cabinets and drawer.

Large rudders make docking simple.

Many were embellished with exotic teak, even below decks in engine rooms. Teak is resistant to rot.

Slow RPM diesel engines produce anywhere from 10-20,000 hours of use before any serious work is needed.

Very high resale value due to tight market. Unlike cruisers and motoryachts, the trawler market exceeds the supply.

TRAWLER HULLS AFFECT PERFORMANCE

In choosing a trawler, one needs to choose between full displacement and semi-displacement hulls.

Displacement hulls are generally found on ocean going vessels. These hulls can carry more payloads due to their design. The hulls do not plane and power is directed to pushing the hull rather than raising it. The hulls are generally rounded which produced a soft ride.

Semi-displacement hulls combine round bottoms forward and flat bottoms aft. As it moves the hulls partially raises out of the water. These hulls give a bit more speed but may sacrifice a soft ride. These hulls are not suitable for blue water crossings.

TRAWLER STYLES

There are five trawler styles. Each style features unique floor plans and layouts. Trawler styles are as follows.

Classic or Trunk
Sundeck
Sedan
Pilothouse
Passagemaker

Trunk styles are considered to be the classic, double cabin trawler. They have wide walk-around decks and access to the salon from both side doors. It sits low to the water making boarding easy. The fly bridge is normally 3 steps up from the trunk deck and has ample sitting area for guests. The traditional mast with boom holds a sail to prevent rolling in heavy seas. The boom can also be used to launch the dingy. The interior provides an aft stateroom and private head. Two steps up is a large salon for entertaining. Forward is the galley, which may be up or down. A dinette is usually provided adjacent to the galley. Further forward is the guest quarters with another private head. I love the look of the trunk but it does not allow a place to be when the weather is bad other than indoors.

The sundeck model made its appearance in the mid 80s. Sundeck models are similar to the classic trunk styles except that the sundeck is enclosed allowing access to the bridge via the sundeck from the salon in inclement weather. Sundecks have wide bodies with decks higher than trunk styles. This allows for a very large master stateroom. A swim platform is provided which allows access to a dingy while away from the dock. Some are fitted with wet bar on the sundeck to entertain. Bridges are. large that will allow 6 to sit while underway. If you consider yourself to be an outdoor person, this is the model for you!

The sedan model is a trawler preferred by many due to few steps to negotiate. Everything is on one level with the exception of the bridge, which must be accessed by a ladder. The model has no aft cabin and all of the cabins are somewhat smaller than other models of similar lengths. There is a salon aft, with the galley forward generally with a dinette up. Two staterooms are forward, generally with a single shared head. The cockpit allows entertaining but only in favorable weather.

Many boaters, especially in northern climates, prefer the pilothouse model. The pilothouse models feature a single helm, which is completely enclosed. It affords excellent visibility. The typical layout includes a large galley, salon and cockpit on the lowest level. The master stateroom with private head is located amidships below the pilothouse. The guest stateroom and head is located forward of the master stateroom. A fly bridge overhang protects the aft deck and side decks. A large deck extends beyond the fly bridge allowing room for dingy storage etc. An advantage of this boat is operability in inclement weather. A disadvantage is having to use the generator and air conditioning during hot months in southern climates.

Passagemakers are the last type of trawler, which are designed, and intended for making the Trans-oceanic passage. Passagemakers are usually full displacement and over 45 feet in length.

In the next posting well discuss the different sizes, accommodations and engine selections.

The author, Mike Dickens is a trawler owner and owner of Paradise Yachts, a Florida yacht brokerage.

I am the First Mate of the trawler, the Patricia Ann. I jokingly call myself the Admiral because any decision the Captain makes can be overruled by me but we are usually a good team and in agreement.

A luxury yacht is a small city afloat. There are several power generation systems aboard, both alternating and direct currents and maybe a solar system on some boats, a waste treatment system, hotel accommodations to allow the crew to sleep and rest, food preparation systems (electrical or propane), food storage systems (freezers and refrigeration), navigational systems to allow the yacht to move about the -city- and even entertainment systems with movies and concerts. Yes, a {{{luxury yachtcht

large yacht is a rather complex system. Running a yacht is a team effort – it would be very difficult for one person to handle and monitor everything.

A First Mate’s role is to do anything that the Captain cannot.

As First Mate, I stow everything down below when we are getting ready to cruise (anything that can fall and break while underway) . I also handle the lines when leaving the dock. I also make sure to hang those lines in their proper place once we get underway. The Patricia Ann is always ship shape and clutter is NOT an option. While we are cruising to our destination, I am reading paper charts while the Captain is operating the boat and navigating with the chart plotter. We rarely go without both paper and electronic charts.

When we reach our destination, it’s my job to lower the anchor, allowing the Captain to set the hook at which time I fasten the bridle. If we take our dinghy ashore, the Captain runs that the same as he does Patricia Ann and I handle lines. It’s just a lot easier on a 10′ boat than a 44′ boat! When we are ready to leave our anchorage, I bring the hook up, wash the chain and anchor off and secure the pin. When we arrive back at our slip, I again handle the lines while the Captain guides Patricia Ann right where she should be. I guess another way to look at it is I am the Captain’s assistant. Some women might have a problem with that but I don’t. We know couples whose roles are reversed – whatever works!

Another very important first mate duty is to plan meals and provision. We both do the actual provisioning but I get to plan everything. I enjoy this part and love the shopping even more! We both enjoy cooking – my Captain is the grill-king and I am the galley slave, just kidding. I plan healthy, tasty and easy meals as I don’t want to spend hours in the galley when there are islands to explore!

The Captain on our boat is responsible for maintaining the boat’s engines and all associated equipment and systems. I am responsible for keeping a clean living environment which includes the bridge, sundeck and isinglass.

We found an inexpensive way to keep our isinglass clean which does a fair job. We put 1 tablespoon of baby shampoo in gallon of distilled water and use a car wash mitt. Dry it off with a chamois and voila, you are done. I like the way Klear to Sea works better but it is far more expensive so I alternate between the two. My Captain is responsible for washing the exterior and it’s amazing how dirty it can get. We painted our boat about 3 years ago so we have to be careful which soaps we use as some leave the surface looking chalky and dull.

Mike Dickens is the operator of Paradise Yachts, located in Florida USA. Paradise Yachts is a full service yacht brokerage offering quality used yachts and boats. We sell and ship worldwide.

Visit the Paradise Yachts website to view our selection of Used Trawlers, Used Motor Yachts, and Used Sailboats for Sale

The Skippers Guide gives some useful tips on preparing your boat or yacht for cold winter weather.

In the winter months around the UK, messing about on the river, boating and yachts are probably best kept for warmer times. At the Skipper’s Guide we know it is tempting to lock up and go..

If you want to return to your pride and joy in the spring then some basic precautions to protect against the colder weather should pay dividends and allow you to get going again quickly and without any big repair bills. The Skippers Guide spoke to the local Boatshedkent broker and here is what we came up with.

‘I know what its like, just when it starts to get cold, the last thing you really want to do is some work or jobs. Put it off until March/April I always hear! However, these are important issues and I think a bit of time and effort now can get you afloat quicker at the beginning of the season. Here are a list of Skippers Guide issues and reminders that you might like to check if your boat is out of the water this year:

1. Ensure the raw water cooling system is drained down and the impellor is removed. This will reduce the risk of the cooling hoses splitting and will prolong the life of the impellor.

2. Try to ensure that the fuel tanks are filled especially diesels as this will reduce the risk of water contamination and fuelbugs.

3. Fresh water systems and tanks should be drained down to reduce the risk of freezing waters splitting the tanks and pipework.

4. If the batteries are being left on the boat and being trickle charged make sure the levels are topped up so that the batteries dont dry out and buckle the plates. If possible take the batteries off the boat and keep them in the garage this Winter where they can be checked more easily.

5. If possible fit an inexpensive tube heater in the engine bay and in the accommodation space which will help prevent freezing. If electricity is not available an old blanket can be used to wrap around the engine to keep the temperature up.

6. If possible change the oil before the vessel is laid up. This will prevent contaminates in the oil such as moisture being left on the internal engine parts thus reducing the risk of corrosion and wear.

7. Cushions should ideally be taken home but if this is not possible lift them enough to ensure that condensation cannot gather underneath and air can circulate more freely.

8. If using condensation traps place them in areas where, if they overfill, they will not damage upholstery or internal linings.

9. Try to ensure that the canopy is well supported so water cannot gather and stretch or rip the materal. You can use Vaseline on canopy clips and lip balm on zips which will prevent the clips from corroding and reduce the risk of zips seizing.

10. Try to ensure that bilges are left dry. This will reduce the risk of freezing water damaging your boat.

11. Remove sails. Over the Winter months they never get time to dry and algae will start to build up attacking the stitching and causing corrosion in the eyes.

12. Secure the rigging with shock cord or bungee reducing the movement from the wind and thus reducing wear in the rigging.

It’s not an exhaustive list but at the Skipper’s Guide we think it is a good start.

Thanks to Boatshedkent for these helpful tips.