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Florida Yacht Charters & Sales, a division of Florida Yacht Group,
finds Coconut Grove is the perfect place to do business: “The move to our
current location has been a huge success.” said CEO, David Sell.

Coconut Grove,
Florida – March 30, 2011

“This location has been the perfect place for us – both from an
ease of access standpoint, and its proximity to great cruising destinations.
Our guests take day charters out on Biscayne Bay, overnights to Key
Biscayne, and weeklong charters to the Keys or the Bimini Island chain.
Being closer to the Keys (we were previously in Miami Beach), means less
time is spent travelling, and more time is spent enjoying,” said Paul Robinson,
General Manager. He went on to say,
“It’s perfect for all our business segments: Charter, Boating Instruction,
Sales, and Service in that we’re in the heart of South Florida’s cruising
grounds, have the protection of Biscayne Bay for boating instruction, are seeing
lots of walk-in business due to the new location, and find there is abundant
marine-oriented labor availability – and being sandwiched in between Monty’s &
Shake-a-Leg means we have excellent visibility.
Additionally, with seven sailboats ranging from 36 to 49 feet, and three
powerboats ranging from 39 to 46 feet, we have something for everyone.”

Florida Yacht Group charters, sells, and services the world’s top brands of sailing yachts, catamarans, and power
boats – and will teach you to handle every one of them.  The Group has
quietly absorbed a number of smaller, independent companies in the last few
years – including Florida Yacht Charters and Sales – which have operated in
Florida’s marine industry since 1983.  The Group has grown considerably and
we now operate out of 10 locations throughout Florida and the Bahamas, with
plans for additional growth.

Charters:
Our bareboat
charter fleet operates year-round in Coconut Grove, Key West, and Abaco in the
Bahamas – with plans to expand to additional destinations.  Each location
offers excellent cruising waters, a year round tropical climate, and clear, warm
seas – with hundreds of places to explore.
Separately, if you already own a yacht and want it to start paying for
itself, we may be able to help in that we need additional high quality,
late-model-year vessels in our charter fleet, as we are not able to keep up with
our demand.

Sales:
We are
the largest sailboat dealer network in the southeastern United States, and
provide clients with value other dealerships can’t match.  We offer select
premium brands by the world’s leading power and sail manufacturers to include
Beneteau, Jeanneau, and Fountain Pajot.   Whether purchasing a new
boat, used boat – or selling yours – our friendly sales staff and experienced
brokers can provide you with the best advice, guidance, and support.

Boating Instruction:
 FYG offers
several sailing certification courses as an affiliate of the American Sailing
Association – as well as private power boat instruction.   We have private,
semi-private, and group lessons, and you can get certified to bareboat charter
anywhere in the world.  Boating is fun, exciting, and you’ll be that much
more confident knowing you received our professional instruction.

Service:
We are very
proud of our team and are one of the few dealerships to have in-house staff.
Our objective is to provide excellent
service after the sale, and our Palm Beach service team was recently
awarded the Top Gun Service designation by Beneteau Yachts for having the
highest service ratings of all Beneteau Dealerships Worldwide.  Our Miami
staff has also received tremendous praise and accolades from our clients.

Gunnar Schrade Boater's Marketplace, Buying a boat, Miami Beach Marina

You should have a shop check the following: Compression on each cylinder.
Rod end play on each cylinder.
Vacuum and pressure test gear case.
Check water pump and thermostat operation.
Check over-heat buzzer for proper operation.
Check ignition for spark on all cylinders.
A good trained visual inspection.

These tasks take less than an hour to perform in labor, and a lube-change for the gear case.
Lube costs about ten bucks and labor costs forty or fifty bucks.

When you buy anything used; well you know how it goes

And always have fun

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Boat Security

By: Richard Armen

You don t need security systems for your boat, right? Although boats might seem like a low security risk, they are actually at danger, whether docked or in the water near other boats or people. If you own a boat, it is important that you take the precautions to protect it, just like you would your home.

Your first way to protect your boat is by thoroughly investigating the marina or any other location where your boat is stored. Too many boat owners only consider storage areas in terms of the storage conditions, completely ignoring the security aspect. How good are the security systems? Are there security guards and cameras? Are identities checked before visitors are allowed access to the boats? Is the overall geographic area a safe one? Be aware of the surroundings, including any potential dangers. Whether your boat will only be docked there for a few nights, or you plan to leave it there all winter long, security should be one of your top priorities when selecting a marina or a boat storage location.

Use sturdy locks on all doors, lockers, and hatches. Remember, criminals around your boat aren t just looking to steal it – they may also be interested in the possessions you keep on board, from life vests to that expensive new GPS system you just installed. It is particularly important to consider the security of your motor, because these are frequently targeted by thieves who hang around boats.

Never leave the keys in the ignition, no matter where you are. This might seem like common sense, because you d probably never think to do it with your car, but far too many people think nothing of leaving their keys in their boat, never imagining that someone would try to steal it when you re so close by.

Consider installing alarms on your boat. There are many different sensors and alarms designed for boat use. Another popular solution is to install simple door and window alarms on entry points to the boat, or pressure mats that sound an alarm when stepped on. Any of these alarms is very difficult to ignore, even if no one but the thief is in the immediate vicinity.

It is equally important to turn on the alarms while you re below deck as when you re away from the boat. What if someone enters the boat while you re below deck taking a nap? A loud beeping alarm will alert you to the stranger s presence immediately. If you d like to check in on your boat while it s docked, consider installing security cameras that allow you to watch what s happening over the internet.

Finally, consider boat insurance, which will protect your boat and the items you keep on the boat in the event that either are stolen. Many boat owners try to put as little money as possible into boat maintenance and security, but it is important to protect your investment by taking the right security precautions. Too many boating enthusiasts don t think about alarming their boat or otherwise protecting it from harm until something happens to it.

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