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Buying A Cruising Yacht

Everyone out there likes the idea of a shiny newboat. While buying a new yacht is an accomplishmentin itself, you shouldn't spend over your budget thenbe unable to take it anywhere. When you buy a yacht, always look at what comes with the boat and decide if it's everything you want.

Types of construction

GRPAlmost all cruising yachts out there today are made of GRP construction. GRP material is long lasting,strong, and easy to repair. Osmosis is the only real problem here, as the blisters it leaves can besometimes costly to repair.

SteelSteel is always a great a idea, as it is by far thestrongest material. There have been steel boats raninto reefs and banks and received just a few merescratches. Even though steel has many advantages, rust is the true enemy here. You must keep allsurfaces thoroughly painted, primed, and ready toavoid all types of rust.

AluminumAlthough rare in the normal cruising market, aluminum is very popular with the construction of top quality custom built yachts. If you are lookingfor an aluminum constructed yacht, always make surethat it wasn't constructed by an amateur yacht builder - as this can cause major problems later ondown the road.

WoodEven though it's the most traditional building material, wood still has a lot to offer. If you getthe right kind of wood, it can last just as long asany other type of material. The maintenence costsare very high with wood, especially if you do yourown painting.

Ferro-cementConcrete type boats have been around for a long time. A cheap method of hull construction, it wasvery popular in the 70's. If done properly, it can be a very strong method of yacht construction.

RigsThe most popular choices of yacht rigs include sloop,cutter, and ketch - in that particular order. Sloophas the virtue of simplicity, while ketch and cutterrigs will split the sail plan into more easily managed areas. A ketch rig can sail under mizzenand headsail alone, while cutter rigs can offer a simple twin headsail with downwind option.

Essentials versus desirablesBefore you begin looking for a yacht, make a listof what you must have then make a list of what wouldbe nice to have. There are many additions and add ons you can get for yachts, although they can get very expensive in a hurry.

When you shop for a yacht, always plan out your budget before you even start looking. A nice yachtcan cost a lot of money, which is something you may need to save up for. Yachts are great to sailon, especially for those who have a lot of moneyto spare.

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