Have you ever thought about a boating holiday? Few people have, but a boating holiday like those provided by a boat hire company such as Richardson’s Boating Holidays can be a great experience. Whether you take the entire family, gather some of your closest friends, or have a work retreat on a boat, these holidays are sure to be great fun. All you have to do is decide how large of a boat you need and how long you want to cruise the routes.
While some boat hire companies require you to hire a crew, Richardson’s does not. Instead, you go through a short training session before you leave so you know all there is to know about your particular boat. Don’t worry - no previous boating experience is necessary at all. The boats are very easy to steer, and the staff makes certain you know how to moor the boat and that all your questions are answered before you head off on your excursion. A full manual is also available on the boat
itself if you have any questions later. Since you don’t have to pay for a crew, you’ll find these types of boat holidays fit into just about any budget. You also get complete privacy on your holiday.
Once you’re on your way, you can do whatever you desire - there’s no itinerary or schedule except that you have to turn in the boat by your due date at one of Richardson’s docks. You can choose to spend your days fishing, swimming, and relaxing on the boat, or you can stop at a number of different locations on the Norfolk Broads. You’ll find some great activities for the entire family, including shopping opportunities. Then there are the many historical sites along the five different rivers you have access to.
While each boat has a small kitchenette and you are encouraged to bring as much food with you as you’d like to prepare, there are also many restaurants and pubs along the way. You’re sure to get a good meal at any of them. Another great idea is to pack up a picnic and go to a nature reserve, a garden, or just go out walking or cycling. The countryside around the Norfolk Broads is absolutely gorgeous, and much of it is part of the National Trust.
Another unique part of the experience is the boat itself. Each of the different boats has its own unique layout. Some sleep more than others, and some are even pet-friendly. All are just as luxurious as any hotel room you’re likely to find. In addition to a kitchenette so you can cook, the boats feature many other amenities, including heating/air conditioning, hot and cold water, television, DVD players, carpet, and more.
If you want an experience like no other, think about doing a boat hire. You’ll find these boating holidays are very enjoyable and relaxing, especially since you’re completely free to do what you want to do, not stick to any pre-planned schedule.
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Friday, August 6, 2010
A Look At Some Of The Different Motorcycle Engines By: Gregg Hall
Motorcycles have been around for more than ten decades. During this time, motorcycle engines have developed through tweaking and reworking items to get the best performance. There have been more than one dozen engines, but some never met with success. Cost efficiency and customer satisfaction brought failure to a number of motorcycle engines.
All motorcycle engines are fueled by gasoline. To best understand engine types, it is important to understand how an engine works.
A pole called a rod cranks inside the engine and creates a draft that pulls both gasoline and air into a chamber called the cylinder. Inside the cylinder, a piston and rod quickly move up to push the gasoline and air into a smaller space where it meets the spark plug. The spark plug produces a spark between its two metal pieces.
Once the spark plug gives off a spark, the gasoline and air explode. This pushes the piston down, which in turn drives the belt or chain. This action is called torque. The movement of the belt or chain causes the rear wheel of the motorcycle to revolve. A motorcycle's performance is determined by how many cylinders are inside the engine and how they are arranged.
Single cylinder engine:
A single cylinder engine has one cylinder and one piston. Single cylinder engines are used in all off road motorcycles. The single cylinder provides a lot of torque, but also a load of vibration. The vibration is loud and one of the qualities that dirt bike race fans crave during a race.
Twin cylinder engine:
Logically, twin cylinder engines have two cylinders. The cylinders are placed together at an angle. Usually the cylinders are positioned at a 90 degree angle, but there are exclusions to that standard. A twin cylinder engine produces more power because there is more torque and more fuel used. Twin cylinder engines do not vibrate as much as a single cylinder engine.
Now, as stated above, there are exceptions. The boxed or boxer design finds cylinders placed side by side. This produces even less vibration, but adds a new issue. The cylinders tend to jut out the side of the bike, which makes it hard to take sharp corners. Another issue is the tremendous heat that the cylinders project; it makes leg protection a necessary evil.
Triple Cylinder Engines
A three cylinder engine finds the cylinders included in a head. This type of engine offers a load of power, but it also requires more parts. Each cylinder requires an additional fuel injector and carburetor. The more cylinders included on an engine, the higher the engine RPM. More RPM means more power. Triumph makes motorcycles using three cylinders and boy can they fly!
Four Cylinder Engines
The four cylinder engine is just like the three cylinder engine only it has the additional cylinder and therefore weighs more. As is true of any engine, more cylinders equal more power and smoother sailing.
It is important to consider how much size and power you require in your motorcycle. If you are taking your bike off road, you need a bike with plenty of torque and a low rpm to make it up hills and quickly navigate corners. For off roading, stick with a single cylinder. A double cylinder is your second choice.
If your main purpose for riding a motorcycle is riding through traffic and along roads, do not purchase a bike with less than a twin cylinder engine, although a three or four cylinder engine is a better idea.
About the Author:
Gregg Hall is an author living with his beautiful wife and family in Navarre Beach, Florida. Find more about footwear as well as dress shoes at http://www.shoefashionmagazine.com/
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All motorcycle engines are fueled by gasoline. To best understand engine types, it is important to understand how an engine works.
A pole called a rod cranks inside the engine and creates a draft that pulls both gasoline and air into a chamber called the cylinder. Inside the cylinder, a piston and rod quickly move up to push the gasoline and air into a smaller space where it meets the spark plug. The spark plug produces a spark between its two metal pieces.
Once the spark plug gives off a spark, the gasoline and air explode. This pushes the piston down, which in turn drives the belt or chain. This action is called torque. The movement of the belt or chain causes the rear wheel of the motorcycle to revolve. A motorcycle's performance is determined by how many cylinders are inside the engine and how they are arranged.
Single cylinder engine:
A single cylinder engine has one cylinder and one piston. Single cylinder engines are used in all off road motorcycles. The single cylinder provides a lot of torque, but also a load of vibration. The vibration is loud and one of the qualities that dirt bike race fans crave during a race.
Twin cylinder engine:
Logically, twin cylinder engines have two cylinders. The cylinders are placed together at an angle. Usually the cylinders are positioned at a 90 degree angle, but there are exclusions to that standard. A twin cylinder engine produces more power because there is more torque and more fuel used. Twin cylinder engines do not vibrate as much as a single cylinder engine.
Now, as stated above, there are exceptions. The boxed or boxer design finds cylinders placed side by side. This produces even less vibration, but adds a new issue. The cylinders tend to jut out the side of the bike, which makes it hard to take sharp corners. Another issue is the tremendous heat that the cylinders project; it makes leg protection a necessary evil.
Triple Cylinder Engines
A three cylinder engine finds the cylinders included in a head. This type of engine offers a load of power, but it also requires more parts. Each cylinder requires an additional fuel injector and carburetor. The more cylinders included on an engine, the higher the engine RPM. More RPM means more power. Triumph makes motorcycles using three cylinders and boy can they fly!
Four Cylinder Engines
The four cylinder engine is just like the three cylinder engine only it has the additional cylinder and therefore weighs more. As is true of any engine, more cylinders equal more power and smoother sailing.
It is important to consider how much size and power you require in your motorcycle. If you are taking your bike off road, you need a bike with plenty of torque and a low rpm to make it up hills and quickly navigate corners. For off roading, stick with a single cylinder. A double cylinder is your second choice.
If your main purpose for riding a motorcycle is riding through traffic and along roads, do not purchase a bike with less than a twin cylinder engine, although a three or four cylinder engine is a better idea.
About the Author:
Gregg Hall is an author living with his beautiful wife and family in Navarre Beach, Florida. Find more about footwear as well as dress shoes at http://www.shoefashionmagazine.com/
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All New Smart Motorcycle Chain
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