Boating Tips & Advice

4 Tips For Getting Your Boat Loan Approved

Boat finance applicants often have concerns about whether they can get approved for a loan. Understanding lender requirements and the approval process can be confusing for many. Especially if it’s your first time going through the process. Each financier will have their own lending ...
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How To Raft Your Tender

Rafting your tender (a small boat used for transportation between a larger vessel and shore) comfortably can be important for safety and convenience. Here are some tips to help you do it effectively: Choose a good location: When rafting your tender, choose a location that provides good shelter ...
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Anchoring - The Very Basics

Anchoring your boat properly is important for safety and convenience. Here are some steps to follow when anchoring your boat: Choose a suitable anchoring location: Look for a location that provides good shelter from wind, waves, and current. Make sure there are no underwater obstructions or ...
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How To Check A Boat Service History

Checking a boat’s service history can be very simple if the current owner of the boat has documented it properly. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Sometimes the history has been lost, and it can also be difficult to decipher the service receipts. You may also want to ...
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Weather Forecasting - Which Forecast To Use

Weather forecasting is big business. In April 2021 the UK Met Office splashed A$2.2 billion on buying the UK’s largest supercomputer from Microsoft. Yep $2.2 bn just for weather forecasting. The UK is a world leader in global weather forecasting models. Weather forecasts are vitally ...
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Staying Safe Online

Fortunately most boat buyers and sellers are genuine however there are some unscrupulous people in the world. Please use common sense. Typically the deal seems "too good to be true"! These types of scams occur on the internet as well as ads in newspapers. We wish to uphold Boats Online's ...
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Selling Your Boat? Tips For A Better Ad

Sell your boat fast by presenting your boat or boat gear for sale in the best of conditions. The best way to sell your boat can make the difference between a quick sale and a long on-market time. Below are a few tips you may find worthwhile considering to produce a better boat ad and to get ...
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Insuring Your Boat: Top Tips For Boat Insurance

Let's start by describing the two basic sections of a typical yacht or boat insurance policy: physical damage and liability. The physical damage section covers accidental loss or damage to the boat and its machinery. This not only covers the hull and the boat engine(s), but also the sails and ...
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Top Tips For Safely Towing A Dinghy

Towing your tender can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. You just need to know the right way to do it. A tender is a boat that is used for carrying passengers and supplies on smaller vessels, such as sailboats or yachts. It can also be used as a dinghy or lifeboat on larger ...
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Driving A Jet Ski - Beginners Tips

If you're a beginner to jet skiing, here are some tips to help you get started: Always wear a properly fitted life jacket or personal flotation device (PFD) when operating a jet ski. It's the most important safety gear you can wear, and it can save your life in case of an accident. Make sure ...
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