A float tube is a small, lightweight inflatable fishing craft used by anglers in order to fishing in comfort. Sometimes it is also called "belly boat" or "kick boat". They were originally doughnut-shaped with an underwater seat in the "hole", but modern designs include a V-shape with pontoons on either side and the seat raised above the water allowing the legs of the angler to be the only part of his body to be submerged. Float tubes are used especially at fly-fishing for trout or lure … [Read more...]
Laser – a Competition Boat
Bruce Kirby and Ian Bruce, started the Laser concept in 1969, a bar. They are Canadians. They even invented the term "cartoppable", meaning that you can transport it on top of your car, I suppose. I feel like watching Will Ferrell impersonating President George W. Bush in a SNL sketch. [source] There are a few models of the wonderful extreme Laser®, with their prices as well: Laser® 4.7 XD £4,947.00 Laser® Radial XD £4,947.00 Laser® XD £4,947.00 Laser® 4.7 Race … [Read more...]
Archambault
Archambault Boats is a French company which produces "character sailing yachts". They are located only a half an hour of travel from Paris, and around two hours near the Atlantic Ocean, at Chatellerault. [source: If not specified other wise, all pictures are from the official site] Bateaux Archambault route de Buxières BP 90035 86220 DANGE SAINT ROMAIN tel. (33) 05 49 86 40 67 fax. (33) 05 49 86 42 58 and you have the map down, where you may scroll and zoom how much you want … [Read more...]