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		<title>The Plastiki expedition arrived in Australia</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:45:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After 130 days and 8000 nautical miles the Plastiki expedition, a catamaran made out of plastic bottles completed her journey across the Pacific.]]></description>
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		<title>The Gulf Oil Spill: cleanup tips for your boat</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 20:35:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the wake of what could be the largest oil spill in US history, leading yacht  paint manufacturers Interlux and Awlgrip offer boaters in the impacted areas the following tips to help clean contaminated boats]]></description>
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		<title>Palm Beach International Boat Show</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:49:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[25th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show March 25 - 28, 2010, is one of the top ten boat shows in the country - featuring more than $350 million worth of boats, yachts and accessories from the world’s leading marine manufacturers.]]></description>
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		<title>Which marine loan should you choose</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:30:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phil Bartholomew</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Philip Bartholomew from Seacoast Marine Finance dives right into boat financing, and help you navigate through the plethora of options.  "...Generally speaking, you’ll find four types of loans: fixed rate, variable rate, hybrid, and interest-only". If you thinking about financing your next boat read this post. ]]></description>
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		<title>Cruise on a floating Island by Wally Hermès</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:48:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>YHD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wally Hermès Yachts, today unveils a revolutionary approach to cruising in motor yachts with the presentation of a full size model of its first born, an innovative 58 metre-long 38 metre-wide yacht.]]></description>
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		<title>Top 10 Boating Innovations of the Decade</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 04:50:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>YHD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[At Yacht Help Desk we're for anything that makes boating easier and more enjoyable!
Here's our list of the most popular, useful and innovative advances in boating this past decade.]]></description>
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		<title>Does Buying New Make Sense Now?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:42:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>YHD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s common knowledge that now is the time to buy anything IF you have the ability to do so. Cash is obviously a plus, but there's contrary to popular belief, there are still many sources for boat financing. Banks are happy to offer excellent loans to those that have dependable cash flow, good credit history and can comfortably make a 15% to 20% deposit. so you are willing, ready and able...now what?]]></description>
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		<title>Rich Lazzara &#8211; VP of Lazzara Yachts</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:49:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rich Lazzara</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yacht Help Desk had a candid conversation with Rich Lazzara the Vice President, LIYS of Lazzara Yachts. Read his thoughts about the state of the industry, His family buisness, and recommendations on your next yacht purchase ]]></description>
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		<title>Hybrid Propulsion &#8211; the future today</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:54:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Clarke</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why Hybrid Propulsion on yachts provides more benefits besides lowering environmental impact.]]></description>
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		<title>Full Service Brokerage</title>
		<link>http://www.yachthelpdesk.com/full-service-brokerage</link>
		<comments>http://www.yachthelpdesk.com/full-service-brokerage#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:55:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>YHD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are constantly bombarded by advertisements, websites and business cards from brokers and salesmen claiming that they offer a truly &#8220;one stop shop&#8221;.  That unlike the competition they offer &#8220;full&#8221; service.  Ok- explain.
Are you saying ...]]></description>
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