Private Islands, Transportation

Island ATVs

ATV, all-terrain vehicle, Island ATVsDepending on the size, location and terrain of your island you may find it challenging, time consuming or unsafe to traverse your island by foot. All-terrain vehicles or ATVs are an excellent compromise to this problem. ATV is a broad term used to describe any number of motorized vehicles for off-road use. Although typically equipped with three or four wheels, some companies also produce models with six wheels and models with treads instead of tires. ATV tires are effective for navigating rocky, muddy, and root covered terrain, which make them excellent for usage on islands with rough terrains.

ATVs can be put into roughly three categories, recreational, work and hybrid. Recreational ATVs are idea for trail riding, work ATVs are heavier and more durable and designed to handle large weights. Hybrids, which are ideal for island owners are a blend of the first two types and offer a compromise between recreational and work capabilities.

There is no shortage of selection when it comes to choosing an ATV. There are innumerable shapes, sizes and colours to choose from. When selecting an ATV keep in mind that bigger isn’t necessarily better, weight and size can be a big disadvantage in certain circumstances. The trick, says one expert is to buy an ATV that is just big enough to meet your needs.

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Things to Consider Before Buying a Boat

Boating to an island is by far the most popular option for people choosing to travel to their private islands. From small single engine boats to large yachts, islands boats run the gamut of size, sophistication and style. Before purchasing a boat to travel to your island here are some things you need to consider.Island Boats

Distance from Shore: If your island is far from shore you will need to make sure that you are purchasing a boat that is capable of traveling to and from the island. Therefore you will need to have a boat that stores enough fuel for a return trip voyage. Secondly, you may want to consider having extra seating for guests, it can be time consuming when you have to make extra trips when your island is far from shore. Finally, investing in a more powerful boat increases its speed thus reducing the time it takes to get to and from your island.

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Seaplanes: An Efficient way to get to your Private Island

Seaplanes provide an important service to island owners. Seaplanes are an ideal means of transportation when an island is far from land, when there is no landing strip on an island or when the owners just want to get to their property in a hurry. Sea planes are ideal for island owners due to the fact that they can take off from water and be driven right up to your dock.

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