Increase Your Boat's Value Through Marketing

By John Howard

Evaluating a boat that you plan to sell is important, but there is also a lot that you can do to improve its value during the sales process. Specifically, if you are good at advertising the boat, you will have more interested buyers and can therefore afford to be less flexible about the price.

Also, by managing to get a good amount of interested buyers thanks to good boat marketing, you will be able to avoid having to sell the boat via a dealer, therefore avoiding to waste money on hefty commission payments on your vessel.

One of the most important elements of boat marketing and sales is the presentation. You need to do something that will make your vessel stand out amongst all the boats and yachts that are advertised for sale. Pointing out the unique points that your boat has is one of the best methods.

Also, remember that a picture speaks as thousand words. Take lots of good quality digital pictures of the boat, avoiding to represent it on ads and classifieds with a couple of blurry images from your last fishing trip or sailing weekend. Take purposeful images, and modify them slightly with an image editing software to make sure that your boat stands in the best possible light.

After having researched possible advertisement alternatives, choose on the one, or several, that you are going to use. There are lots of valuable free listings available on the internet, but you may want to supplement these with a more visible paid listing. Boat sales take a while, so you should have your listing up for at least two months.

Another great place for adverts are signboards of local marinas or boating clubs, especially considering that it is likely that the buyer will be from the surrounding area. You can use a printout of your online ad to advertise on signboards. Trade magazines are another advertising platform to consider.

Remember to include all of those characteristics that will help set your vessel apart from the others when you write the ad text. Justify your sales price underlining the value for money to attract more potential buyers. Don't forget to make sure that the contact details are accurate. Providing both a phone number and an email address is a good idea.

Make a plan on how to deal with the enquiries you will receive. It is a good idea to prepare an inventory sheet that includes more information and possibly more pictures, which should show off your boat really well.

Don't forget than when it comes to the price, most buyers will expect to be able to negotiate on the initial asking price somewhat, so be ready to counter any objections they may have and to be able to reiterate the boat's value. Still, be ready to concede a bit on the price.

If you are well prepared and friendly but businesslike, you will make a good impression on the potential buyers of your boat, and you will quickly find a taker. Be sure to know what makes your boat uniquely attractive and valuable, and you are guaranteed to get a price for your boat that will satisfy you. - 31512

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Wetsuits For Protection Designed For Your Sport

By Clement Call

Choosing wetsuits that are designed for your performance level, your sport, and your climate is really quite important. There is nothing more discouraging than dropping a few hundred dollars on a wetsuit only to find that it chafes, doesn't move in all the wrong places, and isn't the appropriate weight for most of your wetsuit days.

Wetsuits are not dry suits. They are not there to keep all the water out and give you a bone dry session. In fact, the water that enters your wetsuit will warm up and then act as a secondary insulator against the cold. Whether you need a thick suit, a short suit, a skin suit, or a diving suit, you will probably want to buy more than just one suit to get you through all of your temperature related issues.

There are numerous different sports that require wetsuits when the water (or the air) becomes too chilly for swimming but you still have enough warmth to keep you in the game. Surfing, windsurfing, kiteboarding, jet skiing, water skiing and wake boarding, and of course, swimming are just a few of the main sports that will find you picking through your options early and late in the season.

Some northern climates will require a shorty even in the middle of summer. Some southern regions will require only a short or a "John" or "Jane" in the middle of winter. Each suit comes with its own weight to help you determine which suit will keep you the most comfortable the longest.

A full suit offers full coverage of the body, legs, and arms. You can add a hood, boots, and gloves to the ensemble in order to provide 100% protection of all exposed surfaces. While there are claims that different weights will keep you warm down to certain water and air temperatures, remember that we all have a different tolerance for the cold. What one might find reasonable another might find intolerable.

On the other hand, you might have days when all you really need is warmth for your core. A shorty or spring suit can offer you the valuable protection necessary and offer you freedom of the arms and legs. These do come with various options, so shop scrupulously. Sometimes a shorty will offer you a three quarter sleeve, but many sports have movements that can not tolerate this feeling of constriction.

A "John" or a "Jane" is a suit that offers full leg coverage and core protection while it also allows for total arm movement. It's sleeveless. A light suit like this can be beneficial not just when you need a little bit of lower body warmth, but can come in handy when stinging nettles take over the water.

You generally want to buy a weight that will offer you enough protection for your coldest season while buying something light enough that will give you just that little bit of protection with lots of flexibility for your warmer seasons. Since this is almost impossible to get all in one suit, most people have an array of different suits to match to the water temperature and the weather. Don't try to go out in a suit that is too light. Water based hypothermia is a serious deal, and you won't last long if there isn't someone around to bring you in to warm up in a light and ill chosen suit. - 31512

About the Author:

Clement owns the wetsuits information site where you can find out everything you need to know about wetsuits. Just check this wetsuit buying guide for instance.

Where To Find Ibiza's Bars

By Tom Binns

If you were to ask a person what they know most about Ibiza, you are likely to find that they know the island as one of the world's party capitals. The island has a global reputation for some of the world's most incredible parties and this is certainly something that it has worked hard to promote. You will find that Ibiza's bars are also some of the best in the world.

The bars is Ibiza help to create the perfect location to set the tone of the night (or in some cases, the day) ahead. Whether one is planning on having dinner and a stroll along the beach or whether the plan is to hit the hottest clubs and party the night away and watch the sun come up.

Ibiza's bars allow you to set the right mood.

If you have any doubt about the amount of bars that are available on the island then you will be pleased to know that there is actually a road with the name "Bar Street". This is situated on the western end of the island which is where all of the bars are grouped together. There is definitely going to be one that will meet your needs.

Whether a family is travelling with young children or a couple is trying to find some romance or a bunch of friends are out to have a good time and party life's troubles away, you will find there is a bar for every need. There are family bars, quieter more romantic bars, bars that to the untrained eye really do look like clubs with their loud music and brilliant lights and even the Highlander bar with its Scottish theme.

Ibiza's bars add to the feeling that is Ibiza. Remember the one major bonus about going to a bar instead of a club in that 9 times out of 10 you can still find a seat and enjoy the party that is happening around you. - 31512

About the Author:

Tom Binns is a comic for many years he has run the website Ibiza Boat Charter Life of Riley.

A Brief Overview Of Ibiza's Restaurants

By Tom Binns

Whilst you are most likely to spend your time sunning by the pool, and partying, there is a lot more to Ibiza than those activities alone. A cultural haven too, you should also make time for the delights that Ibiza's restaurants can offer.

Whilst it is always good to submerge yourself in a local culture, you may find the traditional Ibicenco dishes a little too piquant for your tastes. However, with more standard Spanish restaurants everywhere, and a host of cuisines from all over the world, there is surely to be something to tempt you.

If you are feeling braver still, perhaps you will even head for one of the German restaurants which are also popular; such is the popularity of Ibiza in Bavaria!

Whichever of Ibiza's restaurants you decide to visit, you are sure of a great welcome and the food will most likely be of an excellent quality with local produce relied upon. For an excellent deal at lunch, look for the "menu del dia"; particularly in Spanish restaurants, which will give you three courses and wine for little more than ten Euros!

You could of course elect to stay with what is offered through your resort. However, whilst these are generally of a high standard, it is outside of the resorts that the real gems can be seen. Try also to move away from the tourist traps; head into the hills and along the western coast for excellent service and quality.

Ibiza's restaurants add so much more to your vacation than somewhere to eat but, if heading out in the summer, do be careful. More and more, lower quality, restaurants open up, and there are of course the global fast food chains. But steer away from these if you can, and follow where the local residents go the real Ibizan experience. - 31512

About the Author:

Tom Binns is a comic for many years he has run the website Ibiza Boat Charter Life of Riley.

Ibiza Watersports - Guaranteed To Relax And Unwind Your Life

By Tom Binns

Situated in crystal clear water and blessed with calm seas and a moderate climate, this Mediterranean jewel is popular all year round. If it's adrenaline and fun you are looking for, look no further because Ibiza Watersports will definitely do it for you - guaranteed.

There is literally every water sports that you can think of available here. Lets have a look at some on offer:

By far the most sought after is the underwater sea life. There are many schools that will gladly give you a lesson or two on the correct way to scuba dive or if you want to snorkel then there is also an instructor around the corner. They maintain the highest standards so you need not concern yourself about safety. Because Ibiza has calm and warm waters, she offers exquisite diving opportunities to the advanced diver as well. Visibility is fantastic and you will definitely be amazed at all the creatures you will meet.

If it's the open seas you love why not hire a catamaran or any size or type of boat and take to the water in no time. Here you can enjoy the blue sea and all it's facets, whether it's the wind blowing in your face and the sun baking down on you, you can take your time at practicing your sailor skills without having to worry about heavy seas.

Just want to soak up the sun and stay close to land? Then para-sailing, jet skiing or water skiing is the activity guaranteed to put a smile on your face permanently. Experience the speed and agility of a jet ski as you turn and jump in the air. Or get that wonderful lift into the air with your para-sail.

There are a lot of different activities for you to try and experience on the Island, but by far Ibiza Watersports can offer you from extreme to tranquil in one day, no matter how unfit or fit you are. - 31512

About the Author:

Tom Binns is a travel writer he has worked for many years on the Ibiza Boat Charter Life of Riley.

Tips For Finding The Right Wetsuits

By Clement C.

There are all sorts of different wetsuits for many different water activities. No matter what you will be doing in the water it helps to use these tips. They can be useful when it comes to getting a good wetsuit.

Neoprene is used in the construction of various wetsuits. When neoprene is used it is easy for the user to be able to stay flexible. A full neoprene wetsuit will be one that allows for flexibility in all areas. A thirty percent one will only handle the shoulders, arms and back. When finding a suit you should look into the neoprene content.

Neoprene can also handle water very well. Water should be able to be properly repelled by the neoprene. When this works the suit will be able to keep water from getting into one's suit. As a result the body will be able to stay warm.

The thickness that the suit uses is another vital factor to watch for. Two numbers are generally used in the measurement of the thickness. One number deals with how many millimeters thick a suit is in the torso. The other number deals with the thickness in the limbs of the suit. A 4/3 suit will work with four millimeters at the torso and three around the limbs.

It is also helpful to watch for the temperature that the wetsuit will be used in. Different thickness levels are best for different water temperatures. A rule of thumb is to use a thicker suit for colder water. An example is to use a 3/2mm suit in sixty degree Fahrenheit water. By using a suit that is appropriate for temperatures it will be easier to keep comfortable.

The seams that a wetsuit uses can make a difference as well. There are numerous options to check out along these seams. The flatlock stitched seam is a popular choice for wetsuits used in warm weather. It feels flat and is very comfortable. Water can move into the suit at some times though.

For colder temperatures the use of sealed seams can help. With these types seams are glued first and are then stitched. Some seams in this case are taped together in the inside. This option is one that will keep from getting water to move into the suit.

Finally it is important to watch for the zippers that a wetsuit uses. You should watch for how long a zipper on a wetsuit is. This is because of how shorter zippers allow for greater flexibility for the user. Even with this wetsuits with shorter zippers can be tough to get on. Be sure to watch for the zipper's barrier because it should keep water from getting into the suit.

When checking out wetsuits you will need to look into these important qualities. You should watch for how the suit can handle water through its neoprene. The thickness of the suit and the seams used are also important. These are used to help you with getting the best experience in the water. - 31512

About the Author:

Clement owns the wetsuit information website where you can find out everything you need to know about wetsuits. Just check this wetsuits guide for instance.

You Could Be Spoiled For Choice With Ibiza's Beaches

By Tom Binns

Imagine an island with balmy waters, fine weather and about 80 beaches to choose from, and chances are you are thinking about Ibiza's Beaches. For fun in the sun you simply can not beat this popular island.

Popular with international tourists as well as locals, the beaches have a certain advantage above any other coastal resort you may have visited before - they are all within 30 minutes drive of each other, no matter where you are on the island.

Simply hop on local transport and get going until you find a beach that talks to you and your mood. Lots of people will lift down trotted spirits within minutes, so find any of the crowded beaches and simply blend into the party.

If a lot of feet around you may not be your style - then seek a sun worshipers spot on beaches dedicated to sunbathing. Lie back in your wing chair - supplied and delivered by one of these sexy boys that work the beaches every day. Keep an eye on how long you stay though, cause the sun can sting you on hot days and you may dehydrate so fast, you do not realize it.

Certain months of the year do have a windy day or two on Ibiza, but that will never stop you from enjoying your day in the sun. Should the wind be blowing on this side of the island, chances are great that the opposite side is having a wind less day, so simply hop on and go see for yourself as the other side of the island is so close you will be surprised.

Ibiza's Beaches are overflowing with the sexiest people from Europe in summer months when the parties never stop and music can be heard twenty four hours a day. Should this idea give you the creeps, simply avoid this party Mecca by seeking quiet secluded beaches - remember, you have 80 to choose from on one island. - 31512

About the Author:

Tom Binns is a travel writer he has worked for many years on the Ibiza Boat Charter Life of Riley.

Determine Your Boat's Value or be Undersold!

By John Howard

Establishing the monetary value for a boat is one of the most important and sometimes the most difficult aspects of dealing with pleasure boats, from the perspective of the seller but of course also for other parties such as buyers, brokers, insurers and marine surveyors

For the seller, pricing the boat well will make the difference between walking away with the right amount of funds to but an even bigger and more performing watercraft, or finding himself undersold and unable to retrieve its investment in full.

Even if you are buying, or trading in used boat for a new one, you should not let anyone fool you into believing that you should get anything but the best from the arrangement, and for this it is crucial that you manage appraise your boat correctly as a precursor to getting the best value out of it. .

For both boat buyers and sellers, it is a hard evaluation to make, especially because boat prices fluctuate a lot due to circumstances that are hard to understand, not only due to perceived value but also due to factors such as seasonality and location. It is easy to enter what looks like a great deal, only to later discover that you have been had.

To do the evaluation right, there are two principal routes: One is to employ a professional appraiser, the other one is to do it yourself. Hiring a broker is the easier and quicker solution, but it is not automatically the best option.

But then again, doing your own evaluation is a perfectly legitimate tactic, as long as you are willing to put in some work to educate yourself. And believe it or not, many people manage to do their evaluation better than the professionals.

To become your own appraiser for boat values, you need to look at as many resources as possible - and there are plenty of books and websites on the subject. Your aim should be to come up with realistic minimum and maximum process for the kind of boat you want or are about to sell.

For this, trade magazine classifieds (whether online or offline) are a fantastic place to start. Systematically collecting and comparing ads for similar boat classes over time will give you a very good idea of offer and demand, and therefore of current price levels.

Marine get-togethers such as boating festivals are also a great source. At your local marina, you could just meet the right experienced seaman who is willing to chat about boat values with you, giving you the insights you may have missed.

New boat exhibitions are good to gauge current fashions. Fashionable items demand a better price, and you can increase the value of your marine transaction by finding out what features and accessories are currently over- or undervalued. - 31512

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BoatValueWorld.com is the premier resource for boat prices on the Net, with updates on topics such as yacht prices, as well as on boat sale negotiation, value-for-money refurbishments, handling transactions - and much more!

Battery for Boats: the Starting, Deep Cycle, and Marine Battery

By Scott Immers

For boating buffs, they'd know that one integral part of their boats is the batteries. For someone new in the business, this article will provide basic information on batteries for your money's worth.

Batteries for boats actually look like car batteries. However, these are sturdier than regular car batteries because they need to be able to endure the boat's swaying movements as well as jolts.

One type of boat battery is the lead acid type battery. This battery is the most common, because it is more affordable than most, and needs minimal maintenance. Unfortunately, it is heavier than the other types. In addition, the lifespan of the lead acid type is short, the lead content in the battery has toxic effects, and it is highly combustible because it can form hydrogen gas when its components are mixed with air.

There are two main types of these lead acid batteries: starting batteries and deep cycle batteries. Starting batteries are, well, used to start your boat's engines. Some car batteries can be used to do this. These batteries deliver short explosions of energy and are quickly recharged by your alternator (a generator that recharges your batteries). In contrast, deep cycle batteries provide consistent electrical energy to power your boat's accessories including your trolling motor (used as secondary propulsion to silently maneuver boats), lights, instruments, radio, etc.

On the other hand, deep cycle batteries are made up of thicker plates of solid lead. It provides steady surges of electrical energy for the boat's accessories which also includes the trolling motor (a secondary propulsion or force to quietly maneuver boats), radio, lights, instruments, and the like.

There are two kinds of lead acid batteries: the starting battery and deep cycle battery. The former is used to start the engines of the boat. It has spongy plates to maximize its surface area and deliver big bursts of energy. After starting the engine, this battery is almost immediately recharged by the alternator or the recharging equipment of the boat. The latter, on the other hand, uses solid lead as plates and delivers consistent power. It is a good source of energy for the lights, instruments, radio, and the trolling motor (which is used to maneuver the boat silently). If a starting battery is used to power the equipment above, its plates will disintegrate in just a short time.

Now we come to the marine battery. This is also called the hybrid battery because it can be used as a starting battery and as a deep cycle battery. This is made possible by its plate that is made of a coarse sponge that is stronger than that of a starting battery, though not as strong as that of the deep cycle battery.

So now you know the most common batteries for boats. Having the right battery for your needs is important. Having a battery that can be used as a starting and deep cycle battery is a big plus. - 31512

About the Author:

Scott loves boating and has some articles written on deep cycle battery charger and boat battery chargers too.