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51: Jet Sprint Boat Racing, BoatTEST: Doral Alegria, BoatTub
TheBoaters.TV EP 51: Jet Sprint Boats - The World's Most Powerful Boats. The fastest jet sprint boat racing record: During a test trial on October 8th, 1978, Ken Warby's Spirit of Australia reached its maximum speed of 317.60 mph, and the record remains unbeaten to this day. After a 24-year hiatus, Ken has returned to the siren-call of the water with his new boat, Aussie Spirit. Next: BoatTEST Reports Feature of the Week - Doral Alegria. To see this Doral Alegria video report in full, visit: http://www.BoatTEST.com Finally today: Rub-a-Dub-Dub, How About a Boat for a TUB!?Anne and Patrick Poirier have designed a boat-shaped bathtub, called Vascabarca, for designer of Italian bath accessories: Antonio Lupi. Learn more at http://www.AntonioLupi.it TheBoaters TV, hosted by Julie Perry, airs every M, W, & F at http://www.TheBoaters.tv
Episode 6 of TheBoaters.TV: Today, Julie takes a look at two kite tube, flying towables (the Flying Manta Ray and the Wego Kite Tube) that, while amazing at first glance, were grounded (banned) last summer. We'll take a look at some video blooper footage that may indicate why that is. Next, we look at another flying object: this time, in the realm of knot tying. And finally: 32nd America's Cup news. The Boaters TV, hosted by Julie Perry, covers boating news for boat owners and enthusiasts and airs 5-7 minute episodes every M, W, and Fri at http://www.theboaters.tv
06:10
55: Pumpkin Regatta, Largest Catamaran, Hydrofoil Boats
TheBoaters.TV EP 55 -The Great Pumpkin Regatta; Project Gemini: The Largest Privately-Owned Catamaran; Alexander Graham Bell & Hydrofoil Boats. TheBoaters.TV airs M, W, & F at http://www.TheBoaters.TV.
Episode 203 *Blue Water Sailing- What's in Your Onboard Drinking Water? *Hydrofoils + Jet Ski = FoilJet MR1 http://TheBoaters.TV airs every weekday and is available on iTunes. Please Subscribe!
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53 Torrent Shipwreck Discovery, Boat Hoses, Scuba Diving Cat
TheBoaters.TV EP 53 - First up: It was reported last Monday that a private dive team discovered the wreckage of an American ship that sank 139 years ago off of south-central Alaska. In 1868, the "Torrent," a 641-ton three-masted sailing bark, sank after tidal currents rammed it into a reef. The vessel wreckage was actually discovered back in July by a team led by Steve Lloyd, a shipwreck historian and veteran of a half-dozen other shipwreck expeditions in Alaska. To learn more, visit: www.LostShipwrecks.com Next: Knowing when and how to purchase replacement hoses for your boat - with tips from boating writers Gordon & Janet Groene. Finally: Crazy Video of a Scuba Diving Cat! Gene Alba of Redding California built a special diving apparatus for his cat, Hawkeye, which allows the cat to spend up to one hour at a time underwater. TheBoaters TV airs every M, W, & F at www.TheBoaters.TV
07:16
The Boaters TV - 2 - Boating News for Boat Owners & Enthusiasts
Today's episode of The Boaters TV features sailing yacht The Maltese Falcon (and tells you how you can get a piece of it at http://www.superyachtart.com/themaltesefalcon ). This episode also delivers some nautical nomenclature trivia, an artistic look at nautical rope work ( http://www.nauticalropework.com ), and a little nautical know-how: how to tie a bolin knot (from Pat Doring of The American Yacht Institute http://www.americanyachtinstitute.com )! The Boaters TV online show delivers boating news for all types of boat owners and enthusiasts. Upbeat host, Julie Perry, reports important happenings in the world of recreational boating, but also provides a high level of entertainment value (or so we try!) with a combination of marine industry news, helpful tips, the latest in boat gadgets and gear, maintenance features, and even user-generated submissions. The Boaters TV airs every Mon, Wed, and Fri at http://www.theboaters.tv and will soon be available as a video podcast.
07:16
60: 48th Ft Lauderdale Boat Show, Viking & SanLorenzo Yachts
TheBoaters.TV EP 60 - More from the 48th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (Oct 25-29, 2007). Watch as Julie tries out what it is like to maneuver a boat equipped with the new Zeuz Propulsion System from Cummins MerCruiser Diesel. Listen as Ted Varner of Cummins MerCruiser Diesel explains a bit more how the pod drive system works. To learn more, visit www.cmdMarine.com TheBoaters TV caught up with Tony Watson from Centek Industries, makers of marine exhaust systems, and he told us about their Gen-Kleen Filtration system. To learn more, visit www.CentekIndustries.com Finally: A strategic partnership between Viking Custom Yachts and Italian yacht builder SanLorenzo. Viking Marketing Director James Nobel tells more. We also got a chance to step inside the 88' and 108' Viking Custom Yacht by SanLorenzo. TheBoaters.TV, hosted by Julie Perry, airs 5-7 minute episodes every M, W, and F at http://www.TheBoaters.tv
07:21
49: Scuba Divers Underwater for 2 Weeks, Wacky Boating Laws
http://www.TheBoaters.TV (high res) Episode 49: First up today: A group of six scuba divers from Italy have successfully accomplished their task of setting a new world record for living underwater for two weeks. Aside from attempting to set a record, the experiment was to see how the human body adapted to a different environment like the ocean. Next up: Trailer Boat Tips — For Those of You with a Craving for the Paving...Boating writers Gordon and Janet Groene offere tips for getting your boat into the water safer AND sooner. Finally today: Wacky Boating Laws - While it is unlikely that anyone will actually be prosecuted for breaking these wacky laws, they just might be able to provide you with a good laugh. TheBoaters.TV, hosted by Julie Perry, airs every M, W, and Friday at http://www.TheBoaters.TV
06:51
57 Trailer Sailboats, Larson Escape 254, Military Houseboat
TheBoaters.TV EP 57 - First up today: Trailerable sailboats are making quite a splash in the sailing arena because of the many benefits that they offer boaters. If you've got enough room to keep a 20 to 27-foot sailboat safe and sound at home or other storage area, and a car or 4x4 capable of towing, launching and retrieving such a boat, then you should consider a trailerable sailboat...it could save you a lot of money. Next up, it's our BoatTEST Reports Feature of the Week: The New Larson Escape 254. To see more about the Larson Escape 254, head on over to http://www.BoatTEST.com Finally today: A 1953 Army T-boat Becomes a Very Unique Floating Home... At 65-feet long and weighing in at 100 tons of solid steel, "The General" is an impressive piece of real estate. The owners hired the reputable and skilled craftsman Charles Balsamo to convert this old military vessel into a houseboat. TheBoaters.TV, hosted by Julie Perry, airs every M, W, & F at http://www.TheBoaters.TV
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59: 48th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Review 2007
TheBoaters.TV EP 59 - The 48th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show took place Oct 25 - 29, 2007. In this episode, we take you on a tour of the venue with all the spectacular boats and products that were on display throughout the show's six sites. "Green Boating" was a big theme at this year's show, with many companies coming out with environmentally-friendly products and business practices. Greg Minck of Quality Boat Lifts, tells us about solar-powered boat lifts: http://www.QualityBoatLifts.com We introduce you to this year's FLIBS "Queen of the Show": M/Y "Kismet" - a superyacht so immense in size and lavish in luxury that she reigns supreme over the more than 200 other superyachts. Presented by prestigious yacht builder, Lürssen, M/Y "Kismet" is 223 feet long, 42 feet wide, 66 feet high, and worth a show record $130 Million. TheBoaters.TV, hosted by Julie Perry, airs 5-7 minute episodes every M, W, and F at http://www.TheBoaters.com
06:45
56 Moosehead Awards, Iceboat - Snow-Boat, Fearless Yachts 28
TheBoaters.TV EP 56 - First up: On Oct 28th I.S.P.C.R.Y held its annual Moosehead Awards Luncheon at the Belle Haven Yacht Club in Greenwich, CT. The 250 members of the I.S.P.C.R.Y. will gather to award such esteemed titles as "The Moosehead Supreme Award for the 'Biggest Overall Screw-Up.'" Next Up: The Amphibious "Snow Boat" May Soon Replace Traditional Iceboats. For more information on the snowboat, please visit: http://www.Snow-Boat.com Finally today - Have NO FEAR: It's the Fearless 28 The Fearless 28 is the first in a series of high-performance and high-style yachts that comes out of an exclusive collaboration between yacht maker Fearless International AND internationally acclaimed Porsche Design Studio. Most certainly designed for the "Aquabahn," the Fearless 28's 525 horsepower Mercury engine drives the vessel to speeds OVER 80 mph. For more, visit http://www.FearlessYachts.com TheBoaters.TV, hosted by Julie Perry, airs every M, W, and F at http://www.TheBoaters.TV
07:54
62 Vertical Yacht Clubs, Cool Catamarans, Boat Winterization Mistakes
TheBoaters.TV EP 62 – Introducing Vertical Yacht Clubs. Aqua Marine Partners and Vertical Yacht Club Development are building the first indoor, vertical dry storage facilities.The company's prototype marina is in Aventura's Thunder Alley, and they are now planning vertical yacht clubs in Panama City and at Fort Lauderdale’s Marina Mile. For more information, please visit www.VerticalYachts.com Next up: A Unique Breed of Cutting-Edged Catamarans from emerging yacht designer Franco Gianni of Studio Franco Gianni – Franco Gianni's futuristic catamaran designs (such as the flagship SC117) will no doubt appeal to the ultimate modern yachtsman. For more information, please visit www.StudioFrancoGianni.com And finally today: Six Boat Lay-Up SCREW-UPS You'll Want to Avoid…Boating writer Janet Groene has sent us some more good boat winterization tips, which in this case, are actually tips on what you'll want to avoid. TheBoaters.TV airs every M, W, & F at www.TheBoaters.tv
Episode 227 *Shipwreck of Britannic to become Underwater Museum *BoatTEST Reports- Sylvan 206 Viper *Navigational Rules of the Road Answer & New Question
TheBoaters.TV EP 63 - First up: As part of its historical centenary year celebrations, the International Sailing Federation has launched the ISAF Sailing Hall of Fame. On hand to receive their trophies on Nov. 5 were: Paul Elvstrom of Denmark, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston of Great Britain, Dame Ellen MacArthur of Great Britain, Olin Stephens of the USA, Eric Tabarly of France, Barbara Kendall of New Zealand. For more information about the ISAF: www.Sailing.org Next up: Roy Grabenauer built his first single-passenger kayak, the Royak, in 1968. The Royak's claim to fame is that it set the precedent for all sit-on-top kayak designs. Today, the Royak Company boasts a complete line of Royak models, accessories, and gear: www.Royak.com Finally: It's our BoatTEST Reports Feature of the Week: The Marquis 40 SC. For more on the Marquis 40 SC, visit www.BoatTEST.com TheBoaters.TV, hosted by Julie Perry, airs 5-7 minute episodes every M, W, & F at http://www.TheBoaters.TV
07:12
58 Sails Ocean Sails, Sand & Land Yacht Sailing, Boat Stains
TheBoaters.TV EP 58: First up, The Sails Ocean Sails (S.O.S.) Program, created back in September 2006, aims to assist fishermen living in the South Pacific Islands. S.O.S. acquires donated sails from yacht clubs, sailing organizations, and private contributions and gives them to needy vessels. For more information on the S.O.S. Recycling Program, visit www.Sails.Wordpress.com Next up: Sand and land yacht sailing. The International Federation of Sand and Land Yachting (the FISLY) is the official governing organization for all aspects of sport. For more information, visit www.FISLY.org Finally today: Boat stains are signs that trouble could be brewing. Today, from boating writers Janet and Gordon Groene, are some tell-tale tip-offs to what might be happening. TheBoaters.TV, hosted by Julie Perry, airs 5-7 minute episodes every M, W, and Friday at http://www.TheBoaters.TV
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TheBoaters TV 5 - Yacht Building Boom and Boat Names
In Episode 5 of The Boaters TV, Julie reveals some of the most unique AND most popular boat names, as determined by recent surveys from Discover Boating ( http://www.DiscoverBoating.com ) and The Boat Owners Association of the US ( http://www.BoatUS.com ). After that, we'll meet Kim Hess, author of the new book and DVD, Yoga OnBoard ( http://www.YogaOnBoard.com ). Finally, our Yachta, Yachta, Yachta segment will astound you when you learn how HOT the mega and superyacht industry is right now. According to Global Order Book 2007, put out by ShowBoats International magazine ( http://www.ShowBoats.com ), the large yacht market is BOOMING! The Boaters TV, hosted by Julie Perry, airs 5-7 minute episodes every M, W, and Fri at http://www.theboaters.tv
http://www.TheBoaters.TV - A Golden Milestone: The 50th Episode of TheBoaters TV! In honor of the special "Golden Anniversary" occasion, we thought it might be fun to take a look back at some highlights of the first 50 episodes — our favorite (and some not-so-favorite) moments on TheBoaters TV. Next up: Shout-outs and thank yous to the many bloggers, boating industry writers, and organizations who have given us mentions, reviews, and recommendations both online and off. Extra special thanks to these important people for their tremendous hard work: Juan Oña, the world's greatest, most creative (and incredibly patient!) Video Editor and Director EVER! And our in-house Production Assistant & Teleprompter-Scroller Extraordinaire, Rolando Manrique. Please stay tuned for the NEXT 50 Episodes to come!
TheBoaters.TV EP 54 - The 48th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the largest boat show in the world, kicks off Oct. 25 and runs through Oct. 29. There will be more than a $1.6 BILLION dollars worth of boats displayed this year, including yachts, superyachts, electronics, and accessories from every major marine manufacturer & builder worldwide. For more information, visit www.ShowManagement.com. Next Up - BoatTEST Reports Feature of the Week: Seaswirl 2901 Walkaround. To see more about the 2901 Walkaround boat from SeaSwirl, visit www.BoatTEST.com. Finally - Ideas for Getting Your Children Interested in Boating. Today, from boating writers Gordon and Janet Groene, we present some helpful ideas for engaging kids in the glories of boating. TheBoaters.TV, hosted by Julie Perry, airs 5-7 minute episodes every M, W, & F here at Veoh and at www.TheBoaters.TV.
Episode 209 *Incidental Angling with Passagemaker Magazine *Bottlenose Dolphin Leaps into Moving Center Console http://TheBoaters.TV airs every weekday and is available on iTunes.
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46: 1,000 Days at Sea, "Future" Yachts, AquaDomi Houseboats
http://www.TheBoaters.TV Episode 46 - First up today, it's the 1,000 Days at Sea Project. Reid Stowe, a 55-year old professional adventurer, and his 24-year old girlfriend, Soanya Ahmad, are attempting to stay at sea until 2010. The couple has been sailing through the South Atlantic since April 2007. Follow the 1,000 Days at Sea project at http://www.1000days.net. Next up, it's a Flashback to 1958: A private yacht for every family was just on the horizon. Finally today: Introducing the AquaDomi - The Houseboat of the Future? AquaDomi houseboats are a modular system of floating houses that give the owner the possibility of creating his own house on the water. Check-out different architectural designs at http://www.Aquadomi.dk TheBoaters TV, hosted by Julie Perry, airs 5-7 minute episodes every M, W, and Friday at http://www.TheBoaters.TV
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