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Spending time guiding the boats may be very exciting; even guiding your own boat can be very challenging too and you can even plan all your future stops along your way. But the cost of every yacht is likely to depend on its size; for instance, you can rent a corporate charter and this choice will not be a too expensive one. On the contrary, the initial costs can be transformed into a memorable holiday. You may expect to more expensive costs in the case of larger vessel that will come along with professional crew that will take care of your guests. But the crew will be able to take care of every personal wish and the price will worth it.
There are several requirements when it comes to the staff that is being hired on a luxury boat; for instance, the number of people who are hired for this job will depend on the size of the vessel and on the operator’s personal experience when it comes to boats. Even the charter company is likely to have its own requirements when it comes to the staffing of every vessel. The boats are usually regarded as genuine symbols of power and privileges that are reserved only for the wealthy people; therefore, hiring a yacht can actually give you a feeling of power and luxury that will be experienced for a short period of time. The renting will come along without the usual expenses that are related to the real ownership of boats and the boat news underline the fact that the person who is renting a yacht can actually determine the itinerary of the boat. The stops may also be determined by the same person who will be able to act as if owning the ship during the entire rental period.
But if you afford buying a yacht, you may think twice before making the move especially if the yacht is going to be your first one. Every boat is likely to be an expensive investment and it will come along with various delicate issues. You will also need expert advice in order to make the right choice; for instance, you may choose to hire a yacht broker in order to help you decide on a particular type of boat. The boat news claims that the yacht broker is very useful when it comes to an initial investment because a broker is a real expert in buying and selling boats.
The brokers are usually regarded as special agents who have the necessary representative power in order to make the purchasing transaction. The broker will be paid on various commissions according to the initial price of the boat. The broker’s main duties will include researching for the appropriate yacht, searching for the right dealers, talking with them and acting as a real middle man when it comes to the final transaction. You may be sure that every yacht broker is likely to have your own interest right at his heart. Every professional help is highly needed in order to purchase a boat and the broker is to be used because he fully understands the current conditions of the boat market. He will take care of the entire negotiation by paying attention to all the existing rules and legislation that are governing this area. The boat news states that this industry is growing on a constant basis and you may rely on a broker in order to observe the best deals that are likely to suit your wallet and demands.
The charter brokers are usually specialized in luxury yachts that are crewed as well; the brokering company is likely to provide you with all their services but you have to choose the broker according to your expectations. You will also have to pay attention that the brokers are completely different when it comes to their jobs descriptions. For instance, if you are planning to buy a yacht, you must look for a yacht broker in order to take care of the entire transaction. The broker will also provide you with handy information that may be very useful when searching for the appropriate boat. You may also try to make some research on your own because more information will help you choose the broker who may help you. You may even consider the personal preferences when choosing a yacht broker because these personal preferences can work miracles.
If you are passionate enough about sailing, you have to get the necessary professional help. You have to go looking for the experienced brokers because they can do this job. The latest models of yachts will be carefully observed in order for the broker to determine whether they are suitable for you or not. The broker has to be informed about your financial possibilities because he has to know the exact amount of money that you are willing to pay for the boat.
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 2005 Tahoe 254 Bowriderrunabout Deck Boat no reserve $21,000.00 Time Remaining: 6h 9m |
 Bayliner 205 Bowrider Boat 20ft Low Hours Serviced Regulary NO RESERVE $14,950.00 Time Remaining: 4d 8h 18m Buy It Now for only: $14,950.00 |
 1976 Sea Craft 19 9 Center Console Boat NO RESERVE $5,500.00 Time Remaining: 10h 16m |
 NO RESERVE 2005 BAYLINER 215 21FT CAPRI V8 MERCRUISER Open Bow Ski Boat TRLR CA $12,900.00 Time Remaining: 14h 49m |
 2001 Sea Doo Utopia 185 Jet Boat NO RESERVE $5,100.01 (17 Bids) Time Remaining: 19h 45m |
 1999 SEADOO SPEEDSTER 220 HP BOAT WITH MANY EXTRAS NO RESERVE $4,050.00 (33 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 9h 7m |
 2007 MERIDIAN 341 SEDAN REPO BOAT LOW RESERVE $115,000.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 11h 48m |
 1997 vip 223 deckliner Deck Boat NO RESERVE $2,950.00 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 12h 43m |
 1998 Tracker Pro Team 18 bass boat 70 Evinrude Trailer No Reserve $2,000.00 Time Remaining: 1d 16h 36m Buy It Now for only: $2,800.00 |
 PROLINE CENTER Console Fishing Boat GREAT COND MERCURY ENGINE NO RESERVE $3,400.00 (28 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 19h 18m |
 1986 Glass Sport 165RX 17ft Boat LOW RESERVE 120 Alpha One MerCruiser Motor $405.00 (10 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 19h 48m |
 2011 CYPRESS CAY SEABREEZE 210 PONTOON BOAT 50HP MERCURY 4S BF EFI NO RESERVE $14,952.00 Time Remaining: 2d 11h 4m |
 1978 41 Formosa Project Boat No Reserve $1,025.00 (16 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 16h 2m |
 1979 Sea Ray Cruiser 27 foot Boat No Reserve Auction $500.00 (23 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 17h 37m |
 NO RESERVE06 BASS CAT PUMA 20 FT Fishing Boat WITH 225 OPTIMAX YAMAHA PRO MOTOR $8,109.00 (38 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 19h 19m |
 Cobalt Boat 292 1999 2000 502 MPI Merc Bravo III NO RESERVE Steal Way Under Bk $28,999.00 Time Remaining: 3d 8h 4m Buy It Now for only: $36,999.00 |
 2011 NEW Forest River SouthBay 722 CR Pontoon Boat 115HP Yamaha 4S NO RESERVE $25,950.00 Time Remaining: 3d 9h 12m |
 06 Pro Craft 165 Bass Boat Mercury 75 Optimax Only 68 hours No Reserve Export $7,700.00 Time Remaining: 3d 13h 25m |
 2006 Tige 22 i No Reserve ONLY 160 hours wakeboard skiboat loaded $32,500.00 Time Remaining: 4d 8h 17m |
 No Reserve 95 Cobalt 272 27Ft Boat $27,000.00 Time Remaining: 4d 11h 52m |
 NO RESERVE Weekender 268 CRUISER Fresh Motors AUTOPILOT Fishing FRESH WATER Boat $510.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 18h 18m |
 NO RESERVE 03 BAYLINER 205BR 20FT BOAT WITH 50 MERCURY MOTOR NICE $2,701.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 18h 22m |
 NO RESERVE 00 CHAMPION 201 COAST 19FT FISHING BOAT WITH 200HP YAMAHA MOTOR $2,650.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 18h 33m |
 1989 Aluminum 16 Lund V Hull Fishing Boat RELISTEDFINAL LOWERED RESERVE $800.00 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 6d 5h 6m |
 2000 Glastron Boat GX205 205ft bowrider BR 50 GL Volvo Penta NO RESERVE $6,300.00 Time Remaining: 6d 13h 2m |
 1993 Chaparral Villian SLV 20ft Boat ONLY Needs Motor NO RESERVE $2,025.00 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 8d 11h 15m |
 1997 Mariah Tubilee Z244 Bad Boy Party Boat With Tons Of Horse Power NO RESERVE $10,400.00 (36 Bids) Time Remaining: 8d 17h 21m |
 1988 Carver Montego 25 Double Cabin NO RESERVE HULL ONLY $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 9d 6h 55m |
 2011 Sea Hunt BX24 Bay Flats Boat LOADED TEAM BOAT Merc 300HPLOW RESERVE $102.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 9d 14h 42m Buy It Now for only: $53,000.00 |
 2001 J 105 Sailboat crusier racer NO RESERVE 418 FAST $40,100.00 (26 Bids) Time Remaining: 10h 21m |
 Regal 2100 LSR V6 Bowrider Trailer NICE BOAT Clean Interior LOW RESERVE $4,850.00 (20 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 15h 33m |
 BahaNOT BajaMach 1 340 34 Ft Performance Boat Twin 82 Big Blocks Low RESERVE $10,100.00 (18 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 15h 43m |
 Wellcraft Excalibur 23 Cuddy 454 V8 Nice NICE BOAT STRONG LOW RESERVE $7,600.00 (18 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 15h 44m |
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Govino Plastic Wine Glass Flexible Recyclable Shatterproof (Set of 4)
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Descriptiongovino really means go anywhere you like. This revolutionary vessel designed for the ultimate enjoyment of fine wine actually works well for any cold beverage. The unique ergonomic thumb-notch makes wine swirling most simple and best of all you can reuse them or even recycle them... |
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Regular Stainless Steel STARR "X" Wall Mounted Bottle Opener
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DescriptionAuthentic, original and classic, STARR "X" style bottle openers are perfect for your kitchen, home bar, deck, garage or any other gathering place. |
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Black Plain STARR "X" Wall Mounted Bottle Opener
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DescriptionAuthentic, original and classic, STARR "X" style bottle openers are perfect for your kitchen, home bar, deck, garage or any other gathering place. |
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Widow
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Visions
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MK Deep Cycle Gel Cell 12 Volt Battery for Backup Sump Pumps
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DescriptionOur best battery for use in Marine situations and particularly strong for use in the Backup Sump Pump industry. This design will out-last even the best Marine Deep Cycle batteries. For the power you need WHEN you need it, this is the one to buy... |
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Wallmonkeys Peel and Stick Wall Decals - Lac Kivu - Removable Graphic
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DescriptionWallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies... |
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Wallmonkeys Peel and Stick Wall Decals - Cabanas 97 - Removable Graphic
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DescriptionWallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies... |
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Army Reserves In Vietnam
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DescriptionThis DVD, produced by the U.S. Army, shows the training and role of the Army Reservist in |
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Optima Batteries 8052-161 D31M BlueTop Dual Purpose Battery
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DescriptionBlueTop Deep Cycle Marine Battery UNBOXED Grp. D31M Cold Crank Amp 900 Crank Amp 1125 Res. Capacity 155 Amp Hour 75 Top Terminal L-12 13/16 in. W-6.5 in. H-9 3/8 in. |
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Class Confusion (Paperback) $3.95 When Mrs. Puff is out on a sick day, Horace and SpongeBob trick the substitute teacher by pretending to be each other, causing a huge mix-up when their driving and boating tests do not match up. |
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On The Boat $10 On The Boat |
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On a Boat $25.61 On a Boat |
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The Boat of Dreams: A Christmas Story $3.98 In 1969, William Foster, Sr., a thirty-three-year-old army reserve soldier, is lost in action in Vietnam. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Sarah Ann; a six-year-old daughter, Lila; and a thirteen-year-old son, Will, Jr. They live in a trailer on the coast of Maine, and parked beside the trailer is their father's beautiful but unreliable lobster boat, the "Sarah Ann." The "Sarah Ann'"s graceful curves and beautiful wood are a painful daily reminder of Will Sr.'s plans and dreams -- dreams now lost with him. The December afternoons are lonely and dark for Lila and Will, who must come home alone from school while their mother works. They get scared when they find evidence that someone has been visiting the trailer, and when they come home to find a rugged, cantankerous, somewhat smelly old man watching TV, it takes them a while to realize he's...Santa Claus. What Santa does with the lobster boat and how he handles Will's one and only Christmas dream -- to have his dad back -- is the story of "The Boat of Dreams." It brings laughter, surprises, and tears and tells through an unforgettable story how love is the one power that can overcome all. |
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The Reserve $9.99 Part love story, part murder mystery, set on the cusp of the Second World War, Russell Banks's sharp-witted and deeply engaging new novel raises dangerous questions about class, politics, art, love, and madness—and explores what happens when two powerful personalities, trapped at opposite ends of a social divide, begin to break the rules. Twenty-nine-year-old Vanessa Cole is a wild, stunningly beautiful heiress, the adopted only child of a highly regarded New York brain surgeon and his socialite wife. Twice married, Vanessa has been scandalously linked to any number of rich and famous men. But on the night of July 4, 1936, at her parents' country home in a remote Adirondack Mountain enclave known as The Reserve, two events coincide to permanently alter the course of Vanessa's callow life: her father dies suddenly of a heart attack, and a mysteriously seductive local artist, Jordan Groves, blithely lands his Waco biplane in the pristine waters of the forbidden Upper Lake. . . . Jordan's reputation has preceded him; he is internationally known as much for his exploits and conquests as for his paintings themselves, and, here in the midst of the Great Depression, his leftist loyalties seem suspiciously undercut by his wealth and elite clientele. But for all his worldly swagger, Jordan is as staggered by Vanessa's beauty and charm as she is by his defiant independence. He falls easy prey to her electrifying personality, but it is not long before he discovers that the heiress carries a dark, deeply scarring family secret. Emotionally unstable from the start, and further unhinged by her father's unexpected death, Vanessa begins to spin wildly out of control, manipulating and destroying the lives of all who cross her path. Moving from the secluded beauty of the Adirondack wilderness to the skies above war-torn Spain and Fascist Germany, The Reserve is a clever, incisive, and passionately romantic novel of suspense that adds a new dimension to this acclaimed author's extraordinary repertoire. |
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Army Reserve $10 Army Reserve - Pearl Jam |
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This Boat $5.98 By the author and illustrator of "This Train," a Parents' Choice Gold Medal Book Anchors aweigh From a boat in a bottle to a supertanker cargo ship, from a boat that can break through ice to one that can sail under it -- "This Boat, " with its simple text and lush pictures, celebrates all kinds of boats, and ferries the youngest of readers toward a smooth docking. As a bonus, full-color endpapers feature captioned renderings of marine vessels from around the world and through the ages, such as a Viking longboat and the SS Titanic. |
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Boat Reserve
For any gender..."What is your idea of a perfect date?"?
Mine is:
A romantic dinner in Italy, then a boat ride in the night, reserved of course. A dance on the boat, in the moonlight to a romantic slow song. And as the music starts to come to an end, we kiss. Then into my house...we sit by the fireplace and drink hot cocoa. Oh...and I'm going to be wearing a black tuxedo.
What is your idea of a perfect date? Feel free to be as descriptive as you want.
-PeterBliss-
well mine is more of spontaneous just whatever is best for the occasion the important thing is that you end the night as if you wer on cloud number 9. coz if you feel over the moon... im sure ur date felt it too 
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2005 Tahoe 254 Bowriderrunabout deck boat no reserve $21,000.00 Time Remaining: 6h 9m |
Bayliner 205 Bowrider Boat 20ft Low Hours Serviced Regulary NO RESERVE $14,950.00 Time Remaining: 4d 8h 18m Buy It Now for only: $14,950.00 |
1976 Sea Craft 19 9 Center Console Boat NO RESERVE $5,500.00 Time Remaining: 10h 16m |
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NO RESERVE 2005 BAYLINER 215 21FT CAPRI V8 MERCRUISER Open Bow Ski Boat TRLR CA $12,900.00 Time Remaining: 14h 49m |
2001 Sea Doo Utopia 185 Jet Boat NO RESERVE $5,100.01 (17 Bids) Time Remaining: 19h 45m |
1999 SEADOO SPEEDSTER 220 HP BOAT WITH MANY EXTRAS NO RESERVE $4,050.00 (33 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 9h 7m |
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2007 MERIDIAN 341 SEDAN REPO BOAT LOW RESERVE $115,000.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 11h 48m |
1997 vip 223 deckliner deck boat NO RESERVE $2,950.00 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 12h 43m |
1998 Tracker Pro Team 18 bass boat 70 Evinrude Trailer No Reserve $2,000.00 Time Remaining: 1d 16h 36m Buy It Now for only: $2,800.00 |
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PROLINE CENTER Console Fishing Boat GREAT COND MERCURY ENGINE NO RESERVE $3,400.00 (28 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 19h 18m |
1986 Glass Sport 165RX 17ft Boat LOW RESERVE 120 Alpha One MerCruiser Motor $405.00 (10 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 19h 48m |
2011 CYPRESS CAY SEABREEZE 210 PONTOON BOAT 50HP MERCURY 4S BF EFI NO RESERVE $14,952.00 Time Remaining: 2d 11h 4m |
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1978 41 Formosa Project Boat No Reserve $1,025.00 (16 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 16h 2m |
1979 Sea Ray Cruiser 27 foot Boat No Reserve Auction $500.00 (23 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 17h 37m |
NO RESERVE06 BASS CAT PUMA 20 FT FISHING BOAT WITH 225 OPTIMAX YAMAHA PRO MOTOR $8,109.00 (38 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 19h 19m |
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Cobalt Boat 292 1999 2000 502 MPI Merc Bravo III NO RESERVE Steal Way Under Bk $28,999.00 Time Remaining: 3d 8h 4m Buy It Now for only: $36,999.00 |
2011 NEW Forest River SouthBay 722 CR Pontoon Boat 115HP Yamaha 4S NO RESERVE $25,950.00 Time Remaining: 3d 9h 12m |
06 Pro Craft 165 Bass Boat Mercury 75 Optimax Only 68 hours No Reserve Export $7,700.00 Time Remaining: 3d 13h 25m |
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2006 Tige 22 i No Reserve ONLY 160 hours wakeboard skiboat loaded $32,500.00 Time Remaining: 4d 8h 17m |
No Reserve 95 Cobalt 272 27Ft Boat $27,000.00 Time Remaining: 4d 11h 52m |
NO RESERVE Weekender 268 CRUISER Fresh Motors AUTOPILOT Fishing FRESH WATER Boat $510.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 18h 18m |
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NO RESERVE 03 BAYLINER 205BR 20FT BOAT WITH 50 MERCURY MOTOR NICE $2,701.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 18h 22m |
NO RESERVE 00 CHAMPION 201 COAST 19FT FISHING BOAT WITH 200HP YAMAHA MOTOR $2,650.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 18h 33m |
1989 Aluminum 16 Lund V Hull Fishing Boat RELISTEDFINAL LOWERED RESERVE $800.00 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 6d 5h 6m |
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2000 Glastron Boat GX205 205ft bowrider BR 50 GL Volvo Penta NO RESERVE $6,300.00 Time Remaining: 6d 13h 2m |
1993 Chaparral Villian SLV 20ft Boat ONLY Needs Motor NO RESERVE $2,025.00 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 8d 11h 15m |
1997 Mariah Tubilee Z244 Bad Boy Party Boat With Tons Of Horse Power NO RESERVE $10,400.00 (36 Bids) Time Remaining: 8d 17h 21m |
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1988 Carver Montego 25 Double Cabin NO RESERVE HULL ONLY $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 9d 6h 55m |
2011 Sea Hunt BX24 Bay Flats Boat LOADED TEAM BOAT Merc 300HPLOW RESERVE $102.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 9d 14h 42m Buy It Now for only: $53,000.00 |
2001 J 105 Sailboat crusier racer NO RESERVE 418 FAST $40,100.00 (26 Bids) Time Remaining: 10h 21m |
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Regal 2100 LSR V6 Bowrider Trailer NICE BOAT Clean Interior LOW RESERVE $4,850.00 (20 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 15h 33m |
BahaNOT BajaMach 1 340 34 Ft Performance Boat Twin 82 Big Blocks Low RESERVE $10,100.00 (18 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 15h 43m |
Wellcraft Excalibur 23 Cuddy 454 V8 Nice NICE BOAT STRONG LOW RESERVE $7,600.00 (18 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 15h 44m |
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Govino Plastic Wine Glass Flexible Recyclable Shatterproof (Set of 4)
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Descriptiongovino really means go anywhere you like. This revolutionary vessel designed for the ultimate enjoyment of fine wine actually works well for any cold beverage. The unique ergonomic thumb-notch makes wine swirling most simple and best of all you can reuse them or even recycle them... |
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Regular Stainless Steel STARR "X" Wall Mounted Bottle Opener
Sale Price: $12.00 |
DescriptionAuthentic, original and classic, STARR "X" style bottle openers are perfect for your kitchen, home bar, deck, garage or any other gathering place. |
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Black Plain STARR "X" Wall Mounted Bottle Opener
Sale Price: $7.95 |
DescriptionAuthentic, original and classic, STARR "X" style bottle openers are perfect for your kitchen, home bar, deck, garage or any other gathering place. |
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Widow
Sale Price: $8.99 |
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Visions
Sale Price: $8.99 |
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MK Deep Cycle Gel Cell 12 Volt Battery for Backup Sump Pumps
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DescriptionOur best battery for use in Marine situations and particularly strong for use in the Backup Sump Pump industry. This design will out-last even the best Marine Deep Cycle batteries. For the power you need WHEN you need it, this is the one to buy... |
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Wallmonkeys Peel and Stick Wall Decals - Lac Kivu - Removable Graphic
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DescriptionWallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies... |
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Wallmonkeys Peel and Stick Wall Decals - Cabanas 97 - Removable Graphic
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DescriptionWallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies... |
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Army Reserves In Vietnam
Sale Price: $29.95 |
DescriptionThis DVD, produced by the U.S. Army, shows the training and role of the Army Reservist in |
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Optima Batteries 8052-161 D31M BlueTop Dual Purpose Battery
List Price: |
DescriptionBlueTop Deep Cycle Marine Battery UNBOXED Grp. D31M Cold Crank Amp 900 Crank Amp 1125 Res. Capacity 155 Amp Hour 75 Top Terminal L-12 13/16 in. W-6.5 in. H-9 3/8 in. |
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Class Confusion (Paperback) $3.95 When Mrs. Puff is out on a sick day, Horace and SpongeBob trick the substitute teacher by pretending to be each other, causing a huge mix-up when their driving and boating tests do not match up. |
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Reserve $10 Reserve |
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No Reserve $10.41 No Reserve |
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On The Boat $10 On The Boat |
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On a Boat $25.61 On a Boat |
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Boat $3.23 Boat |
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The Boat of Dreams: A Christmas Story $3.98 In 1969, William Foster, Sr., a thirty-three-year-old army reserve soldier, is lost in action in Vietnam. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Sarah Ann; a six-year-old daughter, Lila; and a thirteen-year-old son, Will, Jr. They live in a trailer on the coast of Maine, and parked beside the trailer is their father's beautiful but unreliable lobster boat, the "Sarah Ann." The "Sarah Ann'"s graceful curves and beautiful wood are a painful daily reminder of Will Sr.'s plans and dreams -- dreams now lost with him. The December afternoons are lonely and dark for Lila and Will, who must come home alone from school while their mother works. They get scared when they find evidence that someone has been visiting the trailer, and when they come home to find a rugged, cantankerous, somewhat smelly old man watching TV, it takes them a while to realize he's...Santa Claus. What Santa does with the lobster boat and how he handles Will's one and only Christmas dream -- to have his dad back -- is the story of "The Boat of Dreams." It brings laughter, surprises, and tears and tells through an unforgettable story how love is the one power that can overcome all. |
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The Reserve $9.99 Part love story, part murder mystery, set on the cusp of the Second World War, Russell Banks's sharp-witted and deeply engaging new novel raises dangerous questions about class, politics, art, love, and madness—and explores what happens when two powerful personalities, trapped at opposite ends of a social divide, begin to break the rules. Twenty-nine-year-old Vanessa Cole is a wild, stunningly beautiful heiress, the adopted only child of a highly regarded New York brain surgeon and his socialite wife. Twice married, Vanessa has been scandalously linked to any number of rich and famous men. But on the night of July 4, 1936, at her parents' country home in a remote Adirondack Mountain enclave known as The Reserve, two events coincide to permanently alter the course of Vanessa's callow life: her father dies suddenly of a heart attack, and a mysteriously seductive local artist, Jordan Groves, blithely lands his Waco biplane in the pristine waters of the forbidden Upper Lake. . . . Jordan's reputation has preceded him; he is internationally known as much for his exploits and conquests as for his paintings themselves, and, here in the midst of the Great Depression, his leftist loyalties seem suspiciously undercut by his wealth and elite clientele. But for all his worldly swagger, Jordan is as staggered by Vanessa's beauty and charm as she is by his defiant independence. He falls easy prey to her electrifying personality, but it is not long before he discovers that the heiress carries a dark, deeply scarring family secret. Emotionally unstable from the start, and further unhinged by her father's unexpected death, Vanessa begins to spin wildly out of control, manipulating and destroying the lives of all who cross her path. Moving from the secluded beauty of the Adirondack wilderness to the skies above war-torn Spain and Fascist Germany, The Reserve is a clever, incisive, and passionately romantic novel of suspense that adds a new dimension to this acclaimed author's extraordinary repertoire. |
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Army Reserve $10 Army Reserve - Pearl Jam |
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This Boat $5.98 By the author and illustrator of "This Train," a Parents' Choice Gold Medal Book Anchors aweigh From a boat in a bottle to a supertanker cargo ship, from a boat that can break through ice to one that can sail under it -- "This Boat, " with its simple text and lush pictures, celebrates all kinds of boats, and ferries the youngest of readers toward a smooth docking. As a bonus, full-color endpapers feature captioned renderings of marine vessels from around the world and through the ages, such as a Viking longboat and the SS Titanic. |
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