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The yellow stingray (Urobatis jamaicensis) is a species of stingray in the family Urotrygonidae, found in the tropical western Atlantic Ocean from North Carolina to Trinidad. This bottom-dwelling species inhabits sandy, muddy, or seagrass bottoms in shallow inshore waters, commonly near coral reefs. Reaching no more than 36 cm (14 in) across, the yellow stingray has a round pectoral fin disc and a short tail with a well-developed caudal fin. It has a highly variable but distinctive dorsal color pattern consisting of either light-on-dark or dark-on-light reticulations forming spots and blotches, and can rapidly change the tonality of this coloration to improve its camouflage. Relatively sedentary during the day, the yellow stingray feeds on small invertebrates and bony fishes. When hunting it may undulate its disc to uncover buried prey, or lift the front of its disc to form a "cave" attractive to shelter-seeking organisms. This species is aplacental viviparous, meaning that the developing embryos are sustained initially by yolk and later by histotroph ("uterine milk"). Females bear two litters of up to seven young per year in seagrass, following a gestation period of 5–6 months. Though innocuous towards humans, the yellow stingray can inflict a painful injury with its venomous tail spine. This species is taken as bycatch by commercial fisheries and collected for the aquarium trade; it may also be negatively affected by habitat degradation. Nevertheless, it remains common and widespread, which has led the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to list it under Least Concern.

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*2006 MERIDIAN 459 MOTOR YACHT* PICTURE WAKING UP IN YOUR MASTER AFT CABIN. OPEN THE SLIDING DOOR TO YOUR PRIVATE COCKPIT DECK. ENJOY COFFEE OUTSIDE AND EASILY LAUNCH THE PADDLE BOARD OR TENDER. Purchased locally from the original owner in 2020. This boat shows little use with proper maintenance. Ideal for resale value. You can pack on the hours and if it comes time sell you will still have far less than others. The boat had 29 hours on it at the time of purchase in 2020. Now with 121 hours. Previously advertised as professionally maintained since day one despite the little use. The Current owner has over 70k worth of invoices and upgrades in the last 3 years. With tremendous access throughout thanks to molded steps and wide companionways. This yacht feels like a luxurious floating two stateroom apartment. Polished and bright the interior shines like new. (2) staterooms (2) heads separated by the salon and galley. Climate controlled with reverse cycle heat and AC. Espar diesel heat on the Fly bridge. Recent updates: 2800W Magnum inverter and full battery banks. New 12” Garmin Navigation, Garmin autopilot, Sub(s) and speakers galore with the heavily upgraded Fusion and JL Audio stereo. (17k) Seaweed rolling Davit system. Vesper VHF w/ smart AIS and remote vessel monitoring, multi color Underwater lights. Cockpit flooring throughout, and more… Power is twin direct drive Cummins 5.9 QSB engines with 330 hp each. Records included. Recent service includes two new raw water pumps, after cooler service. Oil and filters. PSS Dripless shaft seals. Lewmar Bow and (new) stern thrusters. 10kw Onan generator (18 hours serviced and ready) Out of the water for cleaning, polish and Zincs May 2023. Of note the Bimini roof was a victim of heavy snow this year. The side pieces are in perfect shape and the frames on the roof are scheduled to be replaced. Please call or email today to schedule a viewing! You will not be disappointed!

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/ Book your sailing vacations in Greece / - Private catamaran sailing cruises in the greek islands - Croisière en voilier dans les îles grecques

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Feeling the wind in our hair and the sun on our face as we embark on adventure on the open water. The sheer exhilaration of sailing, gluiding effortlessly through the waves, leaving all worries behind. #sailingdaily #sailing #sailingaustralia #sailingfamily #liveaboard #alloyboat #love #liveaboard #boatlife #yachtlife #aluminiumboat #crowther #crowthercatamaran

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Another new skilled I leanred since I bouth Stormy: caulking Here is a little definition: Caulk, to (Verb) - To make watertight by driving or caulking (usually loose cotton fibres) into a seam, followed by a coarser fibre material such as oakum then stopping with pitch or putty. Caulking (Calking) - Boat cotton, oakum or other fibres driven into planking seams to make them watertight. The oldest form of caulk consisted of fibrous materials driven into the wedge-shaped seams between boards on wooden boats or ships. So this is what I'm doing to the deck :) IG: @yvonnemarianna.travels Patreon: SailingStormy

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