VERY EASY BOATING

I am planning on getting a smallish boat / yacht 20 odd foot. I am planning to keep it in estuary waters, what would be the best type of keel to have as at low tide it will sit in mud / silt.
I know nothing about sailing, is there a website that would help with the basics such as sailing terms and equipment etc. Thanks

your best bet is a retractable keel yes they make them this would solve all your problems. Like the one in the link

http://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/8828

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Okay so heres what you do:
I want you to create the perfect date
:]

That means you must pick a:

OUTFIT:
(this includes dress, shoes, accessories)

YOUR RIDE TO YOUR DATE:
(Limo,bike,boat etc.)

WHERE YOUR DATE WILL BE:
(Effiel tower, the beach, a club, etc)

THE FOOD:
(cupcakes, icecream, steak, etc)

A SONG YOULL HEAR ON YOUR DATE:
(beautiful girls, lipgloss, girlfriend, etc.)

and of course

YOUR DREAM DATE:
( ashton kutcher, pete wentz, george bush (haha jk) etc.)

Fill this out
People who include links to pictures
Will have a better chance of winning

goodluck
the winner will be chosen tommarow :]

OUTFIT:
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jeans :http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/RedemptionAndRoses/37332068916_lg.jpg
bracelets :http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/RedemptionAndRoses/35161153-01.jpg
earrings :http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/RedemptionAndRoses/37252888-02.jpg
shoes :http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/RedemptionAndRoses/36599632-03.jpg

YOUR RIDE TO YOUR DATE:
Car :http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/RedemptionAndRoses/pho_gallery_RX8_ext10-1.jpg

WHERE YOUR DATE WILL BE:
park :http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/RedemptionAndRoses/100_0071.jpg

THE FOOD:
cupcakes :http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/RedemptionAndRoses/thcupcakes-1.png
candy :http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/RedemptionAndRoses/thCandy.png
hearts :http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/RedemptionAndRoses/63dff484.png

A SONG YOULL HEAR ON YOUR DATE:
So Damn Hot – Ok Go

and of course

YOUR DREAM DATE:
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I know my uncle puts some sort of grease in the axles of his boat trailer every once and a while. He uses his grease gun to grease up my trailer too. I would like to be able to get one myself, but I don’t exactly know what it is. I would rather not ask him because I don’t want to seem uninformed….

waterproof grease

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In the United States, Dallas is considered as the second leading state according to the area. If any person wants to buy the real estate, then Dallas is the best location for purchasing the real estate. Dallas contains about millions of people and is positioned on the second number in terms of population in the Texas state. Dallas has several fascinating real estate selections to present, varying from workplace to neighborhood societies. One can find various workplaces which can be obtained in the Dallas real estate area as this city includes various remarkable apartments, homes and commercial property for any prospective inhabitant. Various universities, schools and airport are very significant parts of this city that have assisted in the creation of very exhilarating real estate market in Dallas.

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Amith Bhawani
http://www.articlesbase.com/real-estate-articles/dallas-real-estate-information-94815.html

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Ever since the discovery of Panama and the nearby Pearl archipelago in 1513 by Vasco Nunez Balboa, Panama is steeped in history with many yet to be explored islands inhabited by indigenous people. Many of them live in deep jungles and are still maintaining their age old culture and customs untouched by the modern world. Some of these communities are the Emberas in Darien and Chagres River National Park, Ngobe – Bugle of the Chiriqui, Bocas and Veraguas provinces and Kunas in San Blas. It is fascinating to know about their customs and traditions which a tourist should not miss.

Just 40 minutes drive from Panama City is the Chagres River National Park containing some of the most pristine rain forests in the world. One has to travel by canoe along the Chagres River to meet the Emberas community. Guided tours are available for tourists interested in visiting them and know about their tradition and culture. They can stay one whole day with the community. The villages are surrounded by thick luscious green vegetation and clear water. The weather here is typical tropical weather, warm and humid.

The folks in the village are traditionally dressed in colorful loin cloths with the women in skirts and jewelry made of coins and other metals on top. They have their bodies painted in vegetable ink called “jagua”. They live in huts made of straw and built on stilts. The main occupation of these communities is agriculture, fishing, handicraft and tourism. The women folk make beautiful straw bowls and plates from the locally available trees and dye them with vegetable ink to make them look colorful. The forest is home to a variety of unique herbs and medicinal plants from which the community prepares medicines right from healing wounds, treating skin diseases to native equivalent of Viagra. The tourists are also treated with the special lunch made of fresh fish and fried platanos, the fruit of a native plant. The visitors are also entertained with traditional dance and music of the Emberas community at the end of the guided tour.

The Contadora Island is part of the Pearl Islands Archipelago containing more than 200 islands and is just 15 minutes flight away from Panama City. These islands were famous for pearls which the Spanish pirates looted and took them to Spain centuries ago. Punta Galeon and Contadora Island Beach Resort are two big hotels in the Contadora Island. The hotels have nice private beaches, tennis courts, swimming pools, golf course and restaurants and provide entertainment to visiting tourists during the high season – December to March / April. There is also variety of water sports – ranging from scuba diving, fishing, snorkeling, and boating that a tourist can indulge in. One can easily spend 2 to 3 days in Contadora Island exploring the various beaches. Playa Cacique is a long beautiful beach, in fact the second longest in the island. A camera would be handy to take pictures of pelicans and iguanas that are found in abundance. It is an ideal place to have a nice relaxing holiday.

For more information, please visit:

http://www.panamaexpertos.com

http://www.panamaexpertos.com/forum/amazing-places-around-panama-city-ct126.html

http://www.panamaexpertos.com/world_stock_exchanges.php

Jean Bouttet
http://www.articlesbase.com/business-articles/amazing-places-around-panama-city-96754.html

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Ever since the discovery of Panama and the nearby Pearl archipelago in 1513 by Vasco Nunez Balboa, Panama is steeped in history with many yet to be explored islands inhabited by indigenous people. Many of them live in deep jungles and are still maintaining their age old culture and customs untouched by the modern world. Some of these communities are the Emberas in Darien and Chagres River National Park, Ngobe – Bugle of the Chiriqui, Bocas and Veraguas provinces and Kunas in San Blas. It is fascinating to know about their customs and traditions which a tourist should not miss.

Just 40 minutes drive from Panama City is the Chagres River National Park containing some of the most pristine rain forests in the world. One has to travel by canoe along the Chagres River to meet the Emberas community. Guided tours are available for tourists interested in visiting them and know about their tradition and culture. They can stay one whole day with the community. The villages are surrounded by thick luscious green vegetation and clear water. The weather here is typical tropical weather, warm and humid.

The folks in the village are traditionally dressed in colorful loin cloths with the women in skirts and jewelry made of coins and other metals on top. They have their bodies painted in vegetable ink called “jagua”. They live in huts made of straw and built on stilts. The main occupation of these communities is agriculture, fishing, handicraft and tourism. The women folk make beautiful straw bowls and plates from the locally available trees and dye them with vegetable ink to make them look colorful. The forest is home to a variety of unique herbs and medicinal plants from which the community prepares medicines right from healing wounds, treating skin diseases to native equivalent of Viagra. The tourists are also treated with the special lunch made of fresh fish and fried platanos, the fruit of a native plant. The visitors are also entertained with traditional dance and music of the Emberas community at the end of the guided tour.

The Contadora Island is part of the Pearl Islands Archipelago containing more than 200 islands and is just 15 minutes flight away from Panama City. These islands were famous for pearls which the Spanish pirates looted and took them to Spain centuries ago. Punta Galeon and Contadora Island Beach Resort are two big hotels in the Contadora Island. The hotels have nice private beaches, tennis courts, swimming pools, golf course and restaurants and provide entertainment to visiting tourists during the high season – December to March / April. There is also variety of water sports – ranging from scuba diving, fishing, snorkeling, and boating that a tourist can indulge in. One can easily spend 2 to 3 days in Contadora Island exploring the various beaches. Playa Cacique is a long beautiful beach, in fact the second longest in the island. A camera would be handy to take pictures of pelicans and iguanas that are found in abundance. It is an ideal place to have a nice relaxing holiday.

For more information, please visit:

http://www.panamaexpertos.com

http://www.panamaexpertos.com/forum/amazing-places-around-panama-city-ct126.html

http://www.panamaexpertos.com/world_stock_exchanges.php

Jean Bouttet
http://www.articlesbase.com/business-articles/amazing-places-around-panama-city-96754.html

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Appropriately nicknamed the “Venice of America” due to its extensive networks of canals and waterways, Fort Lauderdale is the perfect vacation destination for anyone who wants to spend their time along of the world’s premier beachfronts. Whether you want to stroll the waterfront shops and restaurants as if on an Italian getaway or simply relax on a soft stretch of sand, Fort Lauderdale has everything you need for a memorable Florida vacation.

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After you have thoroughly exercised your body, treat you mind to a few hours of intrigue and information at the Museum of Discovery and Science. Not your typical science museum, visitors can explore nature trails in the Living in the Everglades exhibit, view the largest living Atlantic coral reef not in the open ocean, take a trip to the Moon or Mars in a simulator, and pet turtles, alligators, and iguanas. With more than 200 interactive exhibits and a five-story screen in the IMAX Theater, the museum will entertain and excite visitors of all ages.

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Jen W.
http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/fort-lauderdale-experience-the-quotvenice-of-americaquot-101066.html

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taking the boat to fish lake erie,want to have required items on boat

hello
i live by lake erie and up to a few years ago boated for about 20 years on it.
nothing special but what is required for your boat, BUT MAKE SURE IT ALL WORKS and I MEAN WORKS.
the lake could be nice on the way out and a bear on the way back.
know the weather heading out, marine weather !!!

good life jackets orange or yellow in color, NOT a jet ski vest.

fuel tanks clean
new fuel filter
don’t want to shake the dirt and have it block your fuel filter and carb
two battery system

easy to deploy quality anchor with a lot of line

bilge pump or a bucket for bailing

spend good money on good flares for day and night signals and don’t just get the minimum required double it.

good working VHF radio and have it "on" channel 16, check the marine weather on it.

get charts, here on the western basin you can get into a lot of trouble just trying to follow a depth sounder.

i’m sure there is more but that is some of the important stuff not in any particular order.
i don’t know where you are going but if it’s the western basin by the islands, marblehead or cedar point don’t forget if the lake is rough sandusky bay is usually nice. good for fishing, tubing, skiing, sailing whatever.

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taking the boat to fish lake erie,want to have required items on boat

hello
i live by lake erie and up to a few years ago boated for about 20 years on it.
nothing special but what is required for your boat, BUT MAKE SURE IT ALL WORKS and I MEAN WORKS.
the lake could be nice on the way out and a bear on the way back.
know the weather heading out, marine weather !!!

good life jackets orange or yellow in color, NOT a jet ski vest.

fuel tanks clean
new fuel filter
don’t want to shake the dirt and have it block your fuel filter and carb
two battery system

easy to deploy quality anchor with a lot of line

bilge pump or a bucket for bailing

spend good money on good flares for day and night signals and don’t just get the minimum required double it.

good working VHF radio and have it "on" channel 16, check the marine weather on it.

get charts, here on the western basin you can get into a lot of trouble just trying to follow a depth sounder.

i’m sure there is more but that is some of the important stuff not in any particular order.
i don’t know where you are going but if it’s the western basin by the islands, marblehead or cedar point don’t forget if the lake is rough sandusky bay is usually nice. good for fishing, tubing, skiing, sailing whatever.

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I am attending my brothers graduation in November and I bought a dress really similar to this one.

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/04/03/article-1006743-00C70A2C00000578-66_468×673_popup.jpg

(worn by the girl on the right).

It’s very short with a fairly high boat neck. Is worth $380 by REVIEW so it’s not cheap looking.

I was just looking for advice as to what makeup to wear, how to wear my hair and what shoes and accessories to wear with it. I was thinking red heels and pretty extreme makeup, but I don’t want to look too skanky.

I have straight dark hair about two inches below my shoulders and I like to wear it big

Any advice/comments from guys and girls will be heeeeaps appreciated!?

It’s a beautiful dress. There’s a ton of ways you can wear it.

Depending on the look you want to achieve you can do any of the following:

Classy and elegant: Do you hair in a French braid, get a black sequin hand clutch purse with gold accents, a nice garnet bracelet, matching dangle earrings, black silk stockings topped with lace edgings, worn with a garter belt and peekaboo panties, and gold sequin 4 inch minimum heels.

Heavy metal/Goth look: Sky high 80’s shag hair with spikes, a black leather choker with an ivory cameo in the middle, totally forget the purse, fishnet stockings, and knee high black leather boots. Don’t go with the extreme make-up. Call attention to your eyes. They will be the only color on you. Opt instead for a serious shade of red, like a smoked crimson lipstick and highlight your natural beauty.

Serious power player look: raked spike hair with sparkles in it. Eyeshadow that calls attention to your eyes and makes people want to look at you. Diamond stud earrings. A single silver bracelet on your left wrist. Nude or transparent stockings. Silver 9 inch stilettos. A black silk reflective wrap.

I can go on but since I don’t know how you look or what type of look you’re trying to achieve, I’ll stop here. Send me a picture when your done with your event. I’d love to see how you look. Good luck.

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