Cruising Catamarans Scubadoggy Gulf Coast Boating

With the choices out there for Cruising Catamarans, I can see why the massive confusion :) I had some great interest in Catamarans, followed by the overwhelming statistics of stability, speeds of at least 20 knots, multiple manufacturers, Boats NOT for Rock and Roll but stability, Trawlers, Live A Boards, and more ...



I have posted some outstanding boating information with my favorite pick so far being the Pacific Expedition ...

I have a list of more Catamarans yet to plow through, more to see, travel in, and get everyone additional information about :)

Scubadoggy aka Jeff Ferris Google Me :)

Florida's Gulf Coast Catamarans

Checking out some of the catamaran craft in the waters of Florida's Gulf Coast, I noticed a few essentials in the turning tides of boaters.

First thing and contrary to popular belief ... size matters :)

It seems people are seeking a bit more in the way of comfort, convenience, and space in their choices of water craft and my thought would stretch farther than Florida's Gulf Coast into the far reaches of the globe :)

Somewhere between the Solar Navigator ...



to the crude but effective vessels of the islanders ...



There lies a happy medium ...



Picture Found:
http://www.catamarandomrep.com/talen/english.html

"A catamaran is a type of boat (or occasionally ship) consisting of two hulls joined by a frame. Catamarans can be sail or motor powered. The word catamaran comes from the Tamil language, in which the word kattumaram means "logs bound together". The catamaran was the invention of the paravas, an aristocratic fishing community in the southern coast of Tamilnadu, India. Catamarans were used by the ancient Tamil Chola dynasty as early as 5th century AD for moving their fleets to conquer such south-east Asian regions as Burma, Indonesia and Malaysia." Read More at SolarNavigator.net

Scubadoggy on Catamarans Florida's Gulf Coast Boasting :)
Jeff Ferris

Gulf Coast Boating

Captains Dodging Hit After Hit

"BILOXI — After Hurricane Katrina, Mississippi's charter boat captains said the third year - 2008 - would be the telling season about their industry's recovery.

That was before fuel prices shot up, the economy tanked and fishing restrictions tightened on one of their prized species.

"We are still reeling ... we're on our heels," said Capt. Jay Trochesset of the Silver Dollar. "We took a standing eight count from Katrina, and it seems like we've been ... no we have been dodging punches ever since."

The charter industry's future is just as uncertain today as it was in the months after the storm's devastating attack on the Gulf Coast on Aug. 29, 2005.

Prior to Katrina, the Mississippi Charter Boat Association had 100 members; now it's less than half.

"We've got 40 full-time members now, but I don't know how long we'll have that many," said association president Capt. Tom Becker of the Skipper. "Right now, the boat that was in the slip next to mine has not run a trip all year and is now out of the water. It might be for sale." READ MORE: www.ClarionLedger.com

I had to share this news story to help get the word out. Get the news from a different perspective here.

Scubadoggy aka Jeff Ferris

Gulf Coast Boating On Florida's Caladesi Island

Voted The Nations Best Beach! Caladesi Island became a State Park In 1968. With the low waves and family friendly atmosphere, Caladesi Island is a brilliant get-a-way. You take a ferry over to visit the Island which adds to the "fun".

"Most beachgoers reach the island by a 15-minute, $9 ferry ride. Visitors -- unless they bring their own boat -- are limited to four-hour stays at the beach, which is a state park."

For More Visit CNN for the article: http://www.CNN.com

Or To Visit Caladesi Island At Visit Florida: http://www.visitflorida.com

Or Dr. Beach: http://www.drbeach.org/

Jeff Ferris aka Scubadoggy Google Me

Gulf Coast Boating In Sarasota

Checking into the Sarasota area more for some great Gulf Coast Boating Stories!

Scubadoggy On Catamarans

Depending on the size of Catamaran that you are searching for, and style, what you are going to use it for, how you are going to use it, who are you taking out, and the numerous other decisions that you will need to make, sometimes you are left shaking your head about which Catamaran is for you?

Here is a basic thought process for you and your decision making:

Start off looking without any thought of price. Don't even let it come into your initial thought process because you want to "Know" what exactly you want "Before" you find the best one to suit your budget. What if you find a great boat in your price range and purchase it, but then "Remember" that you wanted this other feature not offered with the one you purchased, but it is on another Catamaran of equal price? Bummer situation.

Make a list as your looking of all the features you would like to have. Then put the features in order of importance to you. It will make your final decision much easier.

Space, Power, and How does the Catamaran handle are going to be big decisions. Get comfortable when looking at the craft, is there enough storage, passenger, and gear space for diving or snorkeling.

Where are you going to take the craft? On the bay? To the Caribbean? :)

Take your time above all, do your research. I have many Catamaran sites listed here on my blog to get your feet wet so to speak. Then venture out and really look at the Cats out there, get up close and personal. Enjoy!

Jeff Ferris aka Scubadoggy

Scubadoggy Welcome To Tampa Bay

Holy Cow! The Things That you can do in The Tampa Bay Area, Gulf Coast Of Florida!

"Welcome To Tampa Bay

You want Florida, you want it all, and you only want to unpack once. No problem. You want Tampa Bay. Here, a single day's itinerary might include breakfast at a waterside cafe, a visit to Busch Gardens Africa, The Florida Aquarium, a streetcar ride to Channelside Bay Plaza for shopping, a Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Devil Rays, or Lightning game, topped off with a stay in one of our luxury hotels or resorts. Then on to historic Ybor City where the Cuban sandwiches are hot and crisp, the cigars are hand-rolled, and the colorful streets are lined with fun."

This little verbage says it all! Tampa Bay and the surrounding area has the best white sand beaches, the best water fun and parks, the best amusement parks, in one area....unpack once, and have all the fun a Florida Vacation can give you! Catamaran along the coast and stop in as you go for fun in the sun!

"What next? White, sugar sand beaches, sport fishing, jet skiing, parasailing, and join the party in January as rowdy swashbucklers invade Tampa for the Annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival." READ MORE: http://www.visittampabay.com/

ScubaDoggy Under The Sea Treasure Island

Diving and Gulf Coast Boating go hand in hand! The Gulf Coast Offers a vast opportunity for diving, boating, sailing catamarans, water skiing, para-sailing, snorkling, and swimming. The Tampa area offers a brilliant amount of choice activities for outdoor fun.

Floridas Gulf coast and the Treasure Island Beach....Wow! Treasure Island is a great beach! It is approx the length of a football field from the start of the sand to the waters of the Gulf.

Treasure Island offers a grand area for Gulf Coast boating. Its early history has given it the name, early Pirate History...Aaaarrrggg Me Hardy....

The mound builders, Timucuan Indians, hold history in this area as well. White sand, boating, beach, resort communities, food, music, and straight up Fun!

Read More: http://www.beachdirectory.com/ti-about.html

Leopard Catamarans

The detail of these Catamarans are impecable. The design sleek, and the way they move across the water is sheer. With high powered engines, bimini hard tops, high capacity water and fuel tanks, electric windlass, air conditioning, watermaker or washer-dryer.

This is great Catamaran for Gulf Coast Boating. Just having launched their new powercat, the Catamarans are on the Waves flowing in luxury and smooth sailing.

See More: http://www.moorings.com/LeopardCatamarans.aspx

Gulf Coast Boating Diving Floridas Coast

Lets take a dive and check out the awesome Brain Coral! This is a fine specimen and a great dive to see it!

Brain Coral Under The Sea Diving Floridas east is a site to behold. Even in the semi limited vis in this phot, it is a wonder of the undersea adventures.

Being a collection of coral with characteristics of spherical corals, these brain coral are found in warmer waters and are a type of stony coral, called that mainly because these animals build a hard skeleton out of calcium carbonate. They use the minerals they get from the ocean water. Individual coral animals are called polyps. There may be one or twoo hundred polyps living on the surface of this pictured coral above.

These corals get their name from the grooves and canals from their surfaces that look like the ripples of the human brain. There's more than one kind of brain coral.Several species from two different families of corals share the name but all help build coral reefs.
http://MonsterLobstersBlog.com

Calcutta Catamarans

What A Boat!

http://www.calcuttaboats.com/

Gulf Coast Boating Pacific Expedition Power Cat

"Long-Range Expedition Power Catamarans Come of Age

"At Pacific Expedition Yachts we manufacture long-range power catamaran yachts that are faster, more stable and more economical to operate. These fast trawler style yachts are true, ocean-going homes designed for adventure – and they're easily enjoyed by couples and families in a secure, comfortable setting with a great deal of control and "no-roll" stability.

Nearly 20 years of power catamaran and sail catamaran as well as mono-hull yacht building experience are designed into each Pacific Expedition craft. These power catamarans employ world-proven semi-displacement multi-hulls that break away from the slower trawler designs yet travel up to 3,000 nm when desired. Pacific Expedition Yacths has integrated the best naval architecture and proven modern building materials and techniques into a massively strong, robust sea-going package. These power catamarans are designed to take you anywhere on the planet – all while delivering world-class comfort, safety, economy and performance. " READ MORE http://pacificexpedition.com/

Awesome site...awesome cruisers...

Jeff Ferris
www.bestberrytree.com

Gulf Coast Boating Manta 44 Powercat!

The Manta 44 powercat is an outstanding creation of a cruiser boat.

Great Live-a-board and ocean cruising attributes. Brilliant interiors, reliable, low maintainance, and self sufficiency.

With a 21' beam and 32' draft, fuel capacity of 500 gallons, bridgedeck clearance of 30", and designer Cortland Stech NA...it is a traveller to be viewed, and cruised...:)

Interior finish has wood veneers, Swanstone composite countertops, wood mouldings, and louvered wood doors.

Because of the shallow draft the Manta can be berthed in slips for meant for power boats. Awesome design..check these out at:
http://www.mantacatamarans.com/powercat.html

Scubadoggy
Jeff Ferris
http://www.wealthbuildersweb.com

WAM-V Marine Advance Research Inc.

Check This Out! Catamaran Extraordinaire... Wow! This is the ship that will probably be doing some investigations of the rogue wave incidents at sea.

The exciting itinerary planned for proteus is listed on the site. More photos, destinations and information awaits...:)

Gulf Coast Boating Getting Fit For The Trip

Getting and Staying Fit for Gulf Coast Boating is a must. Being Healthy in general is always great advice, but to ensure an awesome Gulf Coast Boating Trip everytime, Let's get healthy!

Be Lean, Mean: Tips for Buying those Fitness Equipment Machines

How do you regularly stay fit, healthy and flexible? A hale and hearty diet of nutritious fruits and vegetables is the key as well as regular and continuous exercise.

The best exercise is one that you are really and sincerely going to be working out on, be it push-ups, stretches, jumping jacks or the regular jogging or the much tamer walking. However, there are people who prefer to work out using fitness equipment in their own homes.

The following are a few basic and important things to consider when buying those exercise equipments.

Do not believe what you see and hear

At least not everything, it is good if you assess all those claims exercise equipments declare in their advertisements. It is so hard to accept as true for example some statements that assure people that they will lose several pounds off their weight in as little as seven days or that you will decrease your pants size in one month. Even with the assistance of dietary supplements, it is not possible to accomplish changes as major as these in just a few weeks, much less days.

Fat Burner is a No Burner

Be skeptical about claims that say you will be able to burn a tremendous amount of fat in a specific area of your body, such as the hips, thighs, waist just by applying a specific type of ointment or lotion, etc. The only sure way to burn all those fat way is by changing what you eat. Exercise is the best solution to works out every area of the body whose fat you want to get rid of.

The only testimonial that counts is yours

Before and after pictures of people who claim that they were able to lose weight because of using such and such equipments may or may not be true. If ever they are, their experience is purely personal and that is no assurance that your unique body weight, body make-up will also undergo the same change they went through.

Read the fine print

It is always advisable to read the fine print of anything. Though you believe that the fitness equipment you are planning to purchase is a good one, reading the fine print really wouldn’t hurt as it may say that you also have to decrease your calorie intake and not just rely on what the machine could do for you.

Do the math

There are advertising statements that say you could pay off the fitness equipment in a number of easy payments or by paying a mere thirty nine ninety five a month. Do not forget to inquire about shipping and handling costs and include that in your calculation. Also, add-on the required sales tax, delivery fees, set-up fees. Know all the details before you purchase.

Guarantee the warranty

It is best that you consider asking about details on their thirty day money back guarantee. Though this could sound good to you as the consumer, it may or may not actually do you good if for example you are going to return the item. You may actually pay for the humongous shipping cost and it could cost you more than what you could guarantee to receive in thirty days.

Call customer service

Make sure you contact their customer service hotline. Usually, they have toll-free numbers that you must be able to easily contact as well as a customer service representative who must be glad to be able to take your call and answer thoroughly all or any questions you may have about their products and services.

Scubadoggy
Jeff Ferris
WealthBuildersWeb

Gulf Coast Boating

Today, I thought we would include some power boats in the mix...

How about the set up these guys have going on. A family business in the Houston area (across the pond from me :)

They are all about custom built high performance boats.

Making a bit of room for the powerboat enthusiasts in the crowd :)

Enjoy,
Scubadoggy
www.BestberryTree.com

Endeavour Cats Dot Com

Endeavour Cats for the luxury cruises while Gulf Coast Boating and travelling across the Caribbean. Sail or Power Yachts, Pre-owned Boats, Boat shows, insurance and financing.... this is one of my top 5 picks for a catamaran! I will review some others that I think are noteworthy, but do yourself a favor and check these beauties out!

Scubadoggy aka Jeff Ferris
http://www.WealthBuildersWeb.com

Gulf Coast Boating Relieving Stress

Why wait until you go off on your boat to relax? Get Relaxed first with these tips:

7 Days To Relieve Stress Before Your Trip To Sea...

They say there's more than one way to skin a cat. The same goes when you start tearing your hair out with all the frustration, grief, anxiety, and yes, stress. It's a state of mental conditioning that is like taking that bitter pill down your throat, causing you to lose your sense of self, and worse your sanity. Just thinking about it can drive anyone off the edge.

And they say that the proactive ones are already living off the edge.

As one stressed-out person to another, I know how it feels, and believe me there are many variants when it comes to stress. Coping with life, and carrying the problems that may or may not belong to you can scratch away the little joy and happiness that you can carry once you head out that door. You can't blame them for being like that; they have their own reasons, so much like we have our reasons to allow stress to weigh us down. They say that stress is all in the mind, well, what's bugging you anyway?

There are several ways to manage stress, and eventually remove it out of your life one of these days. So I'll try to divide it into a seven-day course for you and I promise it's not going to be too taxing on the body, as well as on the mind.

1. Acknowledge stress is good
Make stress your friend! Based on the body's natural "fight or flight" response, that burst of energy will enhance your performance at the right moment. I've yet to see a top sportsman totally relaxed before a big competition. Use stress wisely to push yourself that little bit harder when it counts most.

2. Avoid stress sneezers
Stressed people sneeze stress germs indiscriminately and before you know it, you are infected too!

Protect yourself by recognizing stress in others and limiting your contact with them. Or if you've got the inclination, play stress doctor and teach them how to better manage themselves.

3. Learn from the best
When people around are losing their head, who keeps calm? What are they doing differently? What is their attitude? What language do they use? Are they trained and experienced?
Figure it out from afar or sit them down for a chat. Learn from the best stress managers and copy what they do.

4. Practice socially acceptable heavy breathing
This is something I've learned from a gym instructor: You can trick your body into relaxing by using heavy breathing. Breathe in slowly for a count of 7 then breathe out for a count of 11. Repeat the 7-11 breathing until your heart rate slows down, your sweaty palms dry off and things start to feel more normal.

5. Give stressy thoughts the red light
It is possible to tangle yourself up in a stress knot all by yourself. "If this happens, then that might happen and then we're all up the creek!" Most of these things never happen, so why waste all that energy worrying needlessly?

Give stress thought-trains the red light and stop them in their tracks. Okay so it might go wrong - how likely is that, and what can you do to prevent it?

6. Know your trigger points and hot spots
Presentations, interviews, meetings, giving difficult feedback, tight deadlines…. My heart rate is cranking up just writing these down!

Make your own list of stress trigger points or hot spots. Be specific. Is it only presentations to a certain audience that get you worked up? Does one project cause more stress than another? Did you drink too much coffee?

Knowing what causes you stress is powerful information, as you can take action to make it less stressful. Do you need to learn some new skills? Do you need extra resources? Do you need to switch to decaf?

7. Burn the candle at one end
Lack of sleep, poor diet and no exercise wreaks havoc on our body and mind. Kind of obvious, but worth mentioning as it's often ignored as a stress management technique. Listen to your mother and don't burn the candle at both ends!

So having stress can be a total drag, but that should not hinder us to find the inner peace of mind that we have wanted for a long time. In any case, one could always go to the Bahamas and bask under the summer sun.

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Jeff Ferris
www.WealthBuildersWeb.com

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