Boat Bottom Cleaning Services In Tampa Bay

by PyratCapn on August 9, 2010

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Dive Budz offers full service SCUBA boat hull cleaning.

First time cleanings are $1.50 – $2.00 per foot (boat length) depending on the condition of the boat bottom. Vessels that have considerable growth and require two (2) or more hours to service will be charged an hourly rate. For a free estimate on first time and/or scheduled service please contact Dive Budz. Included with a regular cleaning service are: Complete cleaning of algae, coral, barnacles, [click to read more…]

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Dog Friendly Yacht Charters in Tampa Bay

by PyratCapn on July 23, 2010

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StPeteYachts.com offers exclusive, privately owned boats for charter in the Tampa Bay area. Choose from fast cruising powerboats or a 43′ Fountain Pajot, Sailing Catamaran for exploring Tampa Bay. Even Offshore Fishing. Spend the day with experienced captains cruising the Gulf and Intracoastal waters of St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, John’s Pass, Dunedin – all of Tampa Bay – even as far as Sarasota.

The 38′ Four Winns Nauti-Dog is even dog friendly. Bring your pup along for the ride!

http://www.stpeteyachts.com/

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Close Hauled Sailing Cartoon – Powerboaters

May 24, 2010
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This cartoon was originally created by a powerboater friend while in the BVI’s. We were discussing the differences in the islands, specifically Anegada. The flatness of this barrier island contrasts with the mountainous peaks of the rest of the British Virgin Islands, spurring the idea. Our friend said “Anegada is just a speed bump to the rest [...]

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Close Hauled Sailing Cartoon

May 7, 2010
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Close Hauled Sailing Cartoon – April 19

April 19, 2010
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Ahh groin jokes. Always fun in my book. Throw in a beloved hero and it’s a win-win. I think the idea for this one came along

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Close Hauled April 7th

April 7, 2010
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Inspiration for this drawing comes from a sail to Beer Can Island in Tampa Bay one hot, calm day last June. We are trying to make good time running downwind, but feel like french fries under a heat lamp on the breeze-less, slow-moving point of sail. As glamorous as Wing and Wing looks,

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PyratSail Boat Modified

April 1, 2010
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We’ve been struggling to find a way to utilize Mariola, the PyratSail 1980 Morgan 321. Our weekends are three day at best, limiting our cruising area to about a day sail from Boca Ciega Bay. So far these new modifications have increased our range and overall boating pleasure. Sailing Tampa Bay is finally enjoyable and efficient. For [...]

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