Thursday, December 6, 2012

Facts About Yachts Everyone Should Know About

By Ethel Harris


Traveling in style for the rich and famous always includes the owning of Cancun yachts that they can use for exclusive vacations and sea trips. Cruises have been known as the way of the rich to splurge and enjoy the privacy of the open water. At present, there are many kinds and designs of these vessels, but the purpose for which it was built are the same.

The primary function of the yacht is for leisure of people who can afford its purchase price and maintenance. It is also used in traveling among islands. It is also used in recreational fishing in deeper waters. However, its main purpose of leisure remains as the top reason why people commission their building.

The type and model of the vessel dictates the size. There are different models with different speeds and sizes being offered by the different manufacturers today. The standard size, or the smallest, is between 40 to 100 feet. However, this is miniaturized compared to the size of the biggest sea craft which has reached up to 200 feet. For the moneyed folks, the bigger and more luxurious their vessel, the more affluent they are.

There are two general types of yachts produced. The first one is the sailing type. This vessel has no engine and navigates only using the wind for speed. The second type is the motor yacht that has an engine and uses petrol as fuel.

There are two different subtypes of the motor craft. The ones that are utilized for sailing is sleeker in frame and lighter. The one used for cruising is bigger and heavier and fitted with all the amenities the owners may need during the trip.

This variety of boat was first used by the Dutch naval forces to battle and capture the pirates that are terrorizing merchant ships. Their size and speed enable them to catch up with larger vessels faster. It was Charles II who first commissioned a yacht to be utilized for his personal mode of transport over the ocean. It was filled with all the luxuries fit for a king. This is the beginning of the use of the craft by affluent and powerful people and the stigma has stuck since.

Aside from the original wood material, there are also other materials from which the current models of this boat is made from. These materials include aluminum, veneers, steel, and plywood. The type if material used affects the speed and maneuverability of the vessel.

People who wanted to own one should be ready to shell out a large part of their savings account. Most of the models available today that is displayed in showrooms of famous manufacturers could cost more than the average house. The cost depends on the size, the materials to be utilized, and the amenities included in the craft.

A used watercraft could also be bought from the manufacturers. However, there are advantages as well as disadvantages in buying a used one. The second hand boats may be cheaper, but there may be hidden problems that are not immediately known before the sale of Cancun yachts are completed.




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