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The Plastiki: Message in a Bottle

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

This boat, a 60-foot catamaran made entirely out of recycled plastic bottles,  is surely one of a kind and created for the purpose of raising awareness of the problem that plastic waste causes for the world’s oceans.

Take a moment to read more from the Boat Trader Blog, or go right to the Plastiki website.

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Tips on Winterizing Your Sailboat: A Quick Review

Sunday, October 12th, 2008

Sailboat on Lake ChamplainAs a follow-up to our article ”Winterizing Your Boat On Your Own: A Checklist“, avid sailor and fellow Burlington Boatyard member, Eliot Beck has compiled a quick guide focused solely on winterizing your sailboat…

  • Make sure to get any water & other liquids that may freeze out of the boat, and find ways to let air circulate.  If covered, make sure there are vents (even if shrink-wrapping, you can provide venting).
  • Gas tanks should be filled to prevent as much air in the tank as possible. Alternatively, you could make sure the tanks are thoroughly drained & left totally dry.  Keep in mind however, more often than not the method you chose depends on the fuel system.

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