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8th October 2011

Tips for Online Boat Buying

Canadian news website Surrey Now has some smart tips for boat buyers looking to find their latest purchase online.
It's never been easier to research the latest styles and technologies on the web, so boat buying novices can be more prepared than ever before stumping up their hard-earned euros.
Surrey Now recommends making a wish list of boats and the features you want from them to help focus your choices.
First-time buyers are also reminded to keep safety regulations in mind, and ensure their watercraft has the proper licence.

Canadian news website Surrey Now has some smart tips for boat buyers looking to find their latest purchase online.

It's never been easier to research the latest styles and technologies on the web, so boat buying novices can be more prepared than ever before stumping up their hard-earned euros.

Surrey Now recommends making a wish list of boats and the features you want from them to help focus your choices.

First-time buyers are also reminded to keep safety regulations in mind, and ensure their watercraft has the proper licence.

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About Rosslare Europort

2021 sees Rosslare Europort hitting a new record with a total of 36 shipping services a week operating from the port making it one of the premier Irish ports serving the European Continent. Rosslare Europort is a gateway to Europe for the freight and tourist industries. It is strategically located on the sunny south-east coast of Ireland.

Rosslare is within a 90-minute driving radius of major Irish cities; Dublin, Cork and Limerick. Rosslare Europort is a RoRo, RoPax, offshore and bulk port with three RoRo berths with a two-tier linkspan, we also have a dedicated offshore bulk berth.

Exports in Rosslare Europort comprise mainly of fresh products, food, pharmaceuticals, steel, timber and building supplies. While imports are largely in the form of consumer goods such as clothes, furniture, food, trade vehicles, and electronics.

The entire Europort is bar-swept to 7.2 meters, allowing unrestricted access to vessels with draughts up to 6.5 metres. Rosslare Europort offers a comprehensive service including mooring, stevedoring and passenger-car check-in for RoRo shipping lines. It also provides facilities for offshore, dry bulk and general cargo.

The port currently has twice-daily round services to the UK and direct services to the continent each day. Rosslare Europort has a fleet of Tugmasters service, fork-lift trucks, tractors and other handling equipment to cater for non-standard RoRo freight.