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   <title>About.com Powerboating: What's Hot Now</title>
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   <description>These articles that had the largest increase in popularity over the last week</description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Cobalt Boats]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Cobalt boats ranked at the top in the 2009 J.D. Power and Associate and Associates Customer Satisfaction survey Large Runabout segment for the eight year running.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ranger Boats]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Ranger Boats is a world-renowned manufacturer of quality freshwater boats and saltwater fishing boats. Ranger boats was selected as the runner up to Bass Cat in the 2009 J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction award.  ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[4th of July Boating]]></title>
         <link>http://powerboat.about.com/od/boatinglife/tp/FourthofJulyBoating.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Ideas to celebrate the Fourth of July with a few family-friendly boating ideas.&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[BoatingSafetyRulesbySize]]></title>
         <link>http://powerboat.about.com/od/safetyandeducation/ss/BoatRulesBySize.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The Coast Guard has different boating safety equipment requirements for recreational boats depending upon boat size.  Find out the required boating safety equipment for your vessel.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Regal 1900 Dash]]></title>
         <link>http://powerboat.about.com/od/powerboats/ig/Regal-1900/Regal-1900-Bowrider-Dash.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[J.D. Powers and Associates chose the Regal 1900 Bowrider as the 2008 Best Boat in the small runabout category of its 2008 Boat Competitive study. &#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Wellcraft Coastal 340]]></title>
         <link>http://powerboat.about.com/od/buyingaboat/ss/1_2.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Boats like the 2009 Wellcraft Coastal 340 are a treasure in a sea full of boats. The Wellcraft Coastal 340 offers a match made in heaven for serious fishing, cruising, and entertaining boating.  The multi-tasking boater will love this boat that does it all.&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Regal 1900 Drip-mold Graphic]]></title>
         <link>http://powerboat.about.com/od/powerboats/ig/Regal-1900/Regal-1900-Bowrider-Graphic.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[J.D. Powers and Associates chose the Regal 1900 Bowrider as the 2008 Best Boat in the small runabout category of its 2008 Boat Competitive study. &#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Before Buying a Boat - Use]]></title>
         <link>http://powerboat.about.com/od/powerboats/tp/ChoosingaBoat-Use.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[When you are buying a boat, there isn't a single boat that fits all water activities.  Use these guidelines to narrow your choice of boats to the type that will suit your needs the best.&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Read a Chart - Part 1]]></title>
         <link>http://powerboat.about.com/od/boatingnavigation/ss/readachart1_2.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Learning to navigate can seem like an insurmountable challenge, but when broken into manageable pieces, it becomes simpler.  The first steps are to learn the basic components of a nautical chart, and how to interpret the information for safe navigation.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Monterey Boats]]></title>
         <link>http://powerboat.about.com/od/boatmanufacturers/p/MontereyBoats.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Monterey boats rank third in the Small Runabout segment of the 2009 J.D. Power and Associates Customer Satisfaction survey.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[FederalLaws]]></title>
         <link>http://powerboat.about.com/od/boatingregulations/ss/FederalBoatLaw.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The U.S. Coast Guard is the federal regulating agency for recreational boats.  As such, the Coast Guard issues boating safety recommendations and ensures the proper compliance with federal boating safety laws and equipment requirements. Here is a guide to the federal boating laws enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Nautique Ski/Wakeboard Boats]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Nautique won the 2009 J.D. Power and Associate and Associates Customer Satisfaction survey in the Ski/Wakeboard Boat segment.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[besttimetobuyaboat]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Thinking about buying a boat? Know the best time to buy a boat and mark your calendar.&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[GelcoatMaintenance]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Boat maintenance is as simple as maintaining your boat's gelcoat, which is essential to preventing oxidation and damage to the hull.  Learn how by following this easy boat gelcoat maintenance plan.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Boat Rules 16 - Under 26 feet]]></title>
         <link>http://powerboat.about.com/od/safetyandeducation/tp/Boat-Rules-16-to-Under-26-feet.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The U.S. Coast Guard has different safety equipment requirements for recreational boats depending upon boat size.  Find out the required equipment if your vessel is at least 16 feet but under 26 feet.  ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Regal 1900 Ski Locker]]></title>
         <link>http://powerboat.about.com/od/powerboats/ig/Regal-1900/Regal-1900-Bowrider-Ski-Locker.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[J.D. Powers and Associates chose the Regal 1900 Bowrider as the 2008 Best Boat in the small runabout category of its 2008 Boat Competitive study. &#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[2009 Best Ski/Wakeboard Boats]]></title>
         <link>http://powerboat.about.com/od/2009bestboats/tp/2009BestSkiWakeboardBoats.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[J.D. Powers, a highly respected independent market research firm, examines the experiences of new boat owners to determine owner satisfaction in the ski/wakeboard segment.  Find out the best 2009 ski/wakeboard boats.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[2009 Best Large Runabouts]]></title>
         <link>http://powerboat.about.com/od/2009bestboats/tp/BestLargeRunabouts.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[J.D. Powers, a highly respected independent market research firm, examines the experiences of new boat owners to determine owner satisfaction in the large runabout segment.  Find out the best three 2009 large runabout boats.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Stratos Boats]]></title>
         <link>http://powerboat.about.com/od/powerboats/p/StratosBoats.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Stratos boats are built for fishing.  They offer a classic line of tournament bass boats and their Excursion series fishing boats for the whole family.  Stratos boats were voted third in customer satisfaction in the 2009 J.D. Power Boat Competitive Study.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Parts of a Boat]]></title>
         <link>http://powerboat.about.com/od/smallboatseamanship/tp/Parts-of-a-Boat.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Knowing how your boat is constructed and its various parts will increase your understanding of boats in general, and yours in particular.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Safety Requirements Hub]]></title>
         <link>http://powerboat.about.com/od/safetyandeducation/tp/Safety-Requirements-Hub.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The Coast Guard has different boating safety equipment requirements for recreational boats depending upon boat size.  Find out the required equipment for your vessel.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Manitou Pontoon Boats]]></title>
         <link>http://powerboat.about.com/od/boatmanufacturers/p/ManitouBoats.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Manitou ranked second in the 2009 J.D. Power and Associate and Associates Customer Satisfaction survey in the Pontoon Boat segment.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Boating While Impaired]]></title>
         <link>http://powerboat.about.com/od/safetyandeducation/tp/BoatingWhileIntoxicated.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Drinking while boating is a bad idea for operators and passengers.  Avoid hefty fines, losing your operator's license, or jail time by not drinking and boating.&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[2009 Best Bass Boats]]></title>
         <link>http://powerboat.about.com/od/buyingaboat/tp/2009BestBassBoats.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[J.D. Powers, a highly respected independent market research firm, examines the experiences of new boat owners to determine owner satisfaction in the bass boat segment.  Find out the best three 2009 bass boats.&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[boatshowbuying]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Which is better: buying a boat at a boat show or buying from a dealer?  Find out why even dealers say buying a buying a boat at a boat show may not be the best option.&#10;&#10;&#10;]]></description>
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