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Several months ago, I noticed the shower drain in my boat was not
removing water as it should. Rather than water running down the
drain, it just collected in the pan at the bottom of the shower.
Recently, I decided to tackle the job and figure out what was going
on. I knew I was going to spend the entire July 4<sup>th</sup>
weekend on the boat and I wanted to be able to take a shower without
worrying about the water building up.
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If you are not
familiar with the workings of a basic shower sump system on a boat,
it is actually pretty simple. The drain at the bottom of the shower
empties into a box down in the bilge. Since the box is most likely
below water level, there is a pump in the box that pumps the water
up, out and overboard. Often the pump has a float switch attached to
it to cycle the pump on when the water gets to a certain level and
off when the box it empty.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Basic Sump Pump Setup</td></tr>
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In my case, I had
already checked the line from the shower drain to the box and
verified that it was not clogged. Based on that, I figured that the
pump must not be working for some reason. I have an older boat and I
think that the shower sump pump is probably the original one so I was
assuming that it needed to be replaced. I started by removing the
small hatch in the sole (That’s the floor for you landlubbers) that
allows me to access the shower sump. Using a screwdriver, I removed
the 4 cover screws and the cover on the box revealing the pump
inside. Given that it had not been working, the first thing that I
had to do was remove the water. This was easily done with a plastic
cup and a bucket.
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I flipped the sump
pump switch in the shower to the on position and then went back to
the box and manually manipulated the float switch to see if the pump
would come on. It did not. So far, my theory of a bad pump was
correct.
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Open Sump Box. The top of the pump (blue) can be seen with the black float switch connected to the side.</td></tr>
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The next thing I
needed to do was verify that power was actually getting to the
system. To do so, I cut the power feed coming from the switch in the
shower. I made sure to cut the wires just outside of the box as all
of the wiring inside the box is sealed and I did not want to disturb
that. After turning the switch on in the shower, I used a voltage
tester to test for 12 volts at the pump and got a reading of 12.42
volts. At this point it was still looking like a bad pump.
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With the switch on. the circuit showed 12.42 volts.</td></tr>
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Using a screwdriver,
I removed the float switch and twisted the pump cartridge out to
remove the pump assembly. I cut the wires between the float switch
and the pump and then hardwired the pump directly to the wiring
coming from the shower switch. Once again, I flipped the switch and
the pump came on! It was clearly apparent the the problem was the
float switch and not the pump.<br />
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I grabbed the float
switch and headed to West Marine. I was sure that they would have one
in stock, especially since the old one had a West Marine sticker on
it. Unfortunately, they did not have it. It was not because my
local West Marine store did not stock their store well but because
that float switch was so old that it is no longer manufactured.
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I now had two
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1. Replace the
entire sump box assembly including pump and float switch. The
existing box was molded to fit the existing float switch and pump.
None of the switches and/or pumps I found would fit the box without
having to drill new screw holes in the box. This would most likely
result in a leaky sump box.</div>
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2. Forget the float
switch and hard wire the motor to the switch on the shower panel.
This would be much easier (and cheaper) but the pump would always be
running when the panel switch is turned on regardless of whether
there is water in the box or not.
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">By removing the float switch, the pump will be controlled solely by the switch on the shower panel.</td></tr>
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I installed the pump
back into the box without the float switch and hard wired it to the
circuit from the panel switch in the shower. My thought was that you
could simply flip the switch on when you turn on the shower and flip
it off again when done. After buttoning everything back up, I ran
the shower until a couple of inches of water built up in bottom of
the shower pan. I then flipped on the pump switch and watched it all
run out. Success!!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sump pump reinstalled without the float switch</td></tr>
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Including my run to
West Marine, the entire project took me about an hour and a half to
complete and ultimately cost me nothing except for a few cents for
new wiring connectors which I already had on board. The next
weekend, I enjoyed my showers on the boat without having to scoop
water out of the shower pan afterwards. Truly a Win-Win situation.
The next time you have something that stops working on your boat,
think about tackling it yourself. It may not be as hard as you
think.</div>
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We are well into boating season now and as expected, the traffic on
our local waterways has picked up quite a bit. But if your
experience is like mine, you may have noticed that boat traffic is
even more than it was at this time last year. We can thank COVID-19
for that. In this age of social distancing, people are realizing
that spending time on the water is one of the best ways to have your
fun and remain safe. It is pretty easy for a family to be out on the
water, whether on a boat or a few PWC’s, and keep their distance
from other individuals. Statistics have shown that boating has long
been one of the best activities for families to participate in. It
seems that more and more people are starting to realize that again.
Flying across the water on a PWC, a bow rider or raising the sails
and gliding across a body of water is not a bad way to spend your
time during a pandemic. It sure beats staying indoors.
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On Lake Lanier,
where I do most of my boating traffic is up by 20 to 30 percent over
the same time last year. Sales of boats and PWC’s have gone
through the roof and boats that used to sit idle at the dock waiting
for their owners to show up are now being used. I am considering the
purchase of a PWC so a few weeks ago, I stopped at a dealership near
me to see what they have in stock. Initially, I thought they might
have been closed because I did not see any machines in the showroom.
After speaking with a sales person, he assured me that they were
still in business but they were sold out. According to him, three
weeks prior, they had over 80 machines in stock and they had sold
them all. In addition, they were having trouble finding more.
Conversations with other dealers shown similar situations.</div>
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So why boating
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After several weeks
of social distancing at home, people are ready to get out of the
house, especially with the weather (and the water) getting warmer.
Boating allows families to get outside without having to be in crowds
or gather with individuals that they are not familiar with.
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Summer weather has
been shown to kill COVID-19. Don’t assume that this is a cure or a
reason to not social distance but science has shown that sunlight,
heat and humidity are all bad for the virus. That’s good for us if
we like being outdoors. I wonder if I can use that as an excuse to
take a sick day and go boating.
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One of the biggest
affects of COVID, other than the obvious, is the mental toll that is
has taken on all of us. Many of us feel that our lives have changed
dramatically or even come to a halt. We feel locked up in our homes
and cabin fever is setting in. Getting out on the boat may just help
you feel more normal again while still allowing yourself to be safe.</div>
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Is there a downside?</div>
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Well, if you do not
currently own a boat or PWC, you may have trouble finding one. If
you do manage to find one, the high demand may mean that negotiating
the price you want may be a bit more challenging.
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Whatever you do, get
outside and enjoy the warm weather. It will be good for you.
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Happy Boating</div>
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If you have been boating for a long time like I have, you probably
already know that no matter how diligent you are about doing the
right things, sometimes things just come down to blind luck. I guess
you can just say that about life as well. Sometimes your luck is
good and sometimes not so good. One thing is consistent though. You
can usually learn a lesson from whatever happens. Such is the case
with an experience that I recently had on the water.
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It was February 23
but a nice day for late winter. The temperature was in the upper
60’s and the winds were calm. The Bear’s Den II had not been out
of her slip yet since November 2019. That’s not normal for me. But
life happens. I was eager to take her out. Two of my friends and I
headed to the marina and boarded the boat. I let the blower run
while I did my preliminary checks before turning the keys to bring
the twin Crusader 454’s roaring to life. After a few minutes of
warming up, we cast the lines and headed out.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Headed out for a nice cruise.</td></tr>
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As we headed across
the long no wake zone, we discussed how blessed we were to have such
a nice day to get out on the water. Our plans were to cruise over to
another marina close by to grab a bite to eat at the restaurant
there. We were a few hundred yards outside the no-wake zone when I
felt a difference in how the wheel was turning in my hands. I
instinctively rocked the wheel back and forth and found it to be
much easier to turn than expected. I pushed down hard on the left
side, let go and watched it spin freely with no response from my
vessel.
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“Guys”, I said.
“I think I just lost my steering!”</div>
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They both stopped
their joyful banter and looked at me in disbelief.
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“I’m not
kidding. My steering is gone. Not to worry though. I’ve got twin
engines and I can steer with my throttles.”</div>
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While I was a bit
disturbed that my steering was not working, I was feeling rather
proud that I had already determined a solution to the problem. I
took my hands off the wheel, put my left hand on the throttles. I
began manipulating them to turn the boat around and point the bow in
the direction of home.
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I remember thinking
that in this situation, I was so glad to have twin engines. What
would I have done if I still had my 24 foot cruiser that was a
single?? Well, I guess God felt that I needed a bit more of a
challenge that day. You guessed it. Less than 30 seconds after that
thought had passed through my head, the boat jerked and the starboard
engine stumbled. Two or three more surges of the engine and it
completely shut down. Multiple attempts to restart the engine
failed.
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“You gotta be
kidding me,” I thought! “How could both of these things be
happening at the same time?”</div>
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A few minutes in the
engine compartment performing the basic checks showed no obvious
signs of cause: no visual issues with carburetor; No water in the
fuel filter canister; no clogs in the fuel filter; All electrical
connections secure. Now we were floating out on the water with no
steering and one engine. That makes it a bit hard to navigate.
There was only one thing to do. I called TowBoatUS.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Standing on the deck of my boat as the Tow Boat takes us home.</td></tr>
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Once we were back in
the slip safely, my mind switched to wondering what the heck
happened? How could I possibly have had two system failures within
30 seconds of each other? Why did my engine shut down? What
happened to my steering? Now I know what some of you are thinking.
Yes, I did use fuel treatment at the end of the boating season last
year. And, while some boats have power steering that runs off of the
starboard engine, mine does not.
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I decided to check
the engine first. I had already checked the fuel filter when we were
out on the water but since I always change fuel filters in the
springtime anyway, I replaced them with new ones. I also checked the
carburetor for excessive buildup and made sure all moving parts were
good. A thorough check for loose wiring or battery cables turned up
nothing. If I managed to get the engine started, it would die within
30 seconds. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The engines on my boat use a canister style fuel filter. They checked out fine.</td></tr>
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I looked at the
ignition system and while I did not see anything wrong, I started
replacing parts . . .distributor cap, rotor, condenser, coil, points.
Still, the issue persisted. I spent some time researching and
poring through online forums to see if anyone had a suggestion. One
contributor reminded me that there was a small fuel screen where the
fuel line enters the carburetor and that I might want to check that.
I eagerly pulled the fuel line connection from the carb and pulled
the screen out.
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“It would be great
if it were totally clogged,” I thought.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The arrow points to where the in line screen or filter is between the fuel line and the carburetor.</td></tr>
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That would be a
quick and easy solution to my problem. Removal of the screen showed
there was some debris in the screen but to my dismay, the blockage
was minimal, maybe about 30 percent at most. I cleaned the screen
and connected the fuel line back to the carburetor. Just for kicks,
I started the engine and waited for it to shut down in about 30
seconds as it has been doing. I was surprised when it did not shut
down. It just kept running. After about 10 minutes, I shut it down.
Two more times later that day, I started the engine again and let it
run for several minutes with no problems. I even put it in gear to
put a load on it and it ran perfectly. I was happy with my good
fortune and proceeded to look at the steering issue.
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The steering on my
boat is a closed pressurized hydraulic system that has a reservoir in
the bilge with hydraulic lines running up to the helm and the
steering ram which operates the rudders. The hydraulic pump is
actually at the helm and uses input from the steering wheel to
initiate the pumping force. It is a simple yet efficient system that
requires no electrical or mechanical power input other than that from
the steering wheel. Inspection of the system revealed some type of
hydraulic leak had developed behind the dash at the helm. I could
not find any damage to the hydraulic lines so I formulated a plan to
remove the pump, order a rebuild kit and do the pump rebuild.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inspection under the dash revealed a fluid leak but the hydraulic lines appeared undamaged.</td></tr>
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The rebuild kit was
basically a group of seals. The rebuild consisted of disassembling
the pump, replacing the seals and re-assembling the pump. It took me
about 2 hours while sitting in my living room watching Deadliest
Catch. Unfortunately, upon reinstalling the pump, pressurizing the
system and purging the air, I still had no response from the rudders
when turning the wheel. At this point, my thoughts were that the
issue was something more then just a bad seal. Hunting for a new
replacement pump revealed that the model steering pump installed in
my boat ( a Hynautic H50) was no longer being manufactured because
the company no longer existed. After a little more research I found
that Seastar had purchased Hynautic years ago and had a newer model
that could be adapted to my boat using an adapter kit. I was willing
to try anything so I ordered it and tried to keep my patience while
waiting for it to be delivered.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Replacing the seals in the old pump was not hard and took less than 2 hours.</td></tr>
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<div style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
After installation
of the new steering pump, I went through the process of pressurizing
and purging the system. My heart was pounding in my chest as I sat
at the helm and looked down through the open hatch into the engine
compartment. I could see the control arm for the port rudder just
behind the generator. I grabbed the wheel and turned it. I could
see the control arm move and the rudder turned. I heaved a big sigh
of relief. I was happy. My baby was back! The subsequent shakedown
cruise went perfectly and all is back to normal again.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The final solution for my steering issue was a brand new pump.</td></tr>
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So, what did I learn
from all of this?
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<div style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
1. Even if you do
the right things, something still can go wrong. I take pretty good
care of my boat. In fact I would say that I do better than most.
Even still, I had an issue where I had to be towed back to the dock.
One can argue that I should have seen the issue with the engine and
maybe some additional diligence on my part may have bared that out.
I’m not sure I would have ever seen the steering issue though.</div>
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2. The more you
know your boat the better off you are. While I was not able to solve
the issue while out on the water, I did know the preliminary things
to check and I was able to ultimately repair the issues without any
assistance. The thought of how much it would have cost for a marine
mechanic to fix the issues makes me shudder.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
3. On-the-water
towing memberships really are worth it. I have been a BoatUs member
ever since I have owned a boat. Fortunately, I have not had to use
them much but it is a comfort to know that if an issue does arise,
you aren’t going to have to pay a hefty fee just to get back to
your dock.</div>
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4. Sometimes it
really is about timing. If only one of these events had happened, I
would have still been able to return to my dock without assistance.
If I had only lost the steering, I could have steered using my
throttles. If I had only lost the engine, I could have gone back on
just one engine. Both of these events happening at virtually the same
time was just something that I could not have prepared for.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
The positive side of
this whole event is that it happened when it did. If I have to go a
period of time when my boat is down, I would much rather it be late
February and early March than the middle of summer. I do hope the
start of your boating season will be a bit smoother than mine.</div>
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Happy Boating</div>
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Admit it. If you are a boater, you are a different breed. You march
to the tune of a different drum. Most likely, you are more
comfortable in shorts and flip flops than you are in slacks and
shoes. You plan to spend your weekends on the water rather than
working in the yard. You walk through life with a different view of
things and it's most likely because there are some things that you
understand that most people do not. Here is a list of some of those
things:</div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Winter
Sucks</b></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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Okay, maybe I listed this one
first because it is currently January. Unless you live in a tropical
location, you are probably hating life right now because it is cold
outside. Cold weather and recreational boating typically do not mix.
That’s why winter sucks.</div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>A
Bad Day Boating is Still Better Than any Day at the Office</b></span></div>
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Have you ever run
aground while boating? Maybe you had engine trouble and had to be
towed back to your dock. It’s happened to me. The fact is at the
end of the day, you were still glad that you were on your boat and
not at the office. There is something about being on the water that
makes it all worthwhile even when some things don’t go quite right.
Research shows that being near the water is a great stress reliever.
This is just another example of that fact.
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Dressing
up is Overrated</b></span></div>
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Yeah, we all know
the look. Swim trunks or baggy shorts topped off with a half
wrinkled T-shirt and flip flops. Who needs more than that? After
all, most of it will come off when its time to jump in the water
anyway. Who needs to complicate things with belts and shoes and
buttons. Keep in mind that we are talking about boaters and not
yacht owners (LOL).</div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>We
Always Know the Weather Forecast</b></span></div>
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Whether it is The
Weather Channel, your favorite weather app or the local newscast, we
always know the weather forecast. We know what the best
boating days are gonna be over the next week and we plan the rest of
our lives around that. If you want to know what the weather is going
to be like tomorrow, ask a boater.<br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>We
know How to Travel Lightly</b></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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Let’s face it.
For most of us, our boats don’t have nearly as much space as our
homes do. Whether you are spending the whole weekend on your boat or
just the day, we know how to bring just the items that we will need
and nothing more. We know that the more stuff we bring, the less
space there is for us. If you have ever invited a land lubber to
your boat for more than just a ride, you know what I mean.</div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Getting
up Early is not that Bad</b></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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Do you ever hate
getting out of the bed to go to work? I bet you don’t hate it when
you get up to go boating. Nuff said.</div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>You
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How many times have
you had an enjoyable day on your boat just relaxing at the dock? If
you keep your boat at a marina, you know that you have just as much
fun at the dock as you can by firing up the engines and heading out
on the water. This is especially true if your dock neighbors are as
wonderful as mine are. Try having fun hanging around your car in the
driveway at home. It’s just not the same.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You don't always have to leave the dock to have fun.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Boating
is a Universal Language</b></span></div>
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When you are on the
water, you will run into all kinds of people from all walks of life.
Some have large boats, some have small boats. Some are sail boaters and
some are power boaters. It really does not matter because we all have
something in common; We like being on the water. Because of that, we
develop friendships that we would not otherwise have been able to
form. That is something that I find spectacular.
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>We
Have all Considered Living on a Boat</b></span></div>
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Have you ever
thought about just packing it all in, selling everything and living
on a boat? I know I have. Truth be told, I am still thinking about
it. I also know a few people who have done it. The fact is we all
love being on the water so we start wondering if we should just stay
there full time. Non-boaters call us crazy for wanting to subject
ourselves to living in a space that is less than 15 percent (or less)
the size of our land based homes. We know that it is not the size of
our home but the experience that it brings that makes the difference.
Still, logic says that it is not for everyone. We can still dream
though.</div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Driving
a Boat is Easy. Docking it is Not</b></span></div>
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Anyone can push the
throttles forward and steer your boat across the lake. That’s the
easy part. Trying to back into a slip with a 7 knot wind and a 3
knot current can be one of the most nerve-wracking things you can do.
A person that has never tried that will just not get it. Not to
mention, any non-boater that says driving a boat is easy, has never
even thought about sailing.
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The
Boat Wave</b></span></div>
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This is not
something that the water does but something that we do. We are
cruising across the lake to one of our favorite swimming holes and
another boat passes by heading the opposite direction. What do we
do? We wave. No, we don’t necessarily know them. It’s just
what we do. If you are one of the few that does not wave back, you
my friend are a boathole!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Boat Wave. We all know it.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Non-Boaters
Don’t Get It</b></span></div>
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If you are a
non-boater, or you have never spent any time around boats, you just
don’t get it. Sometimes we feel sorry for you.</div>
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I’m sure that you
have your own topics that you can add to this list. If so, please do
so in the comments section below.</div>
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Until next time. . .
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Happy Boating</div>
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Twas the night before Christmas, I swung on the hook. </div>
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Passed out on the settee, asleep with my book. </div>
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When up on the deck I heard footsteps and stuff: </div>
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I’ve been boarded! I thought, and I tried to be tough. </div>
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Then down the companionway hatch came a dude. </div>
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He was dressed like a nut and I thought “I am screwed”! </div>
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But he laughed and he hummed and he surveyed my junk. </div>
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So I figured he must be the resident drunk. </div>
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His eyes were lit up like a junkie on speed. </div>
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But he gave me a whole bunch of stuff that I need. </div>
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Like rum and cigars, new charts and a dinghy, </div>
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And some kind of fancy electrical thingy. </div>
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I thought it was stolen but I wasn’t telling. </div>
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I hoped he was giving and wasn’t just selling. </div>
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I poured him a grog which he downed with a wink. </div>
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Then I poured one for me (I sure needed a drink). </div>
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Then he staggered above to the dark tropic night. </div>
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As I peaked I beheld an incredible sight. </div>
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Eight tiny dolphins and a beautiful sleigh. </div>
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And the dude hopped aboard and prepared to make way. </div>
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The dolphins were ready to power the sled, </div>
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But the guy raised a jenny and mains instead. </div>
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With a burp and a chuckle he gathered the breeze, </div>
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And called to the dolphins now swimming with ease. </div>
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“On Fatty and Foxy and old Barracuda! On Teva and Mountgay, Antigua, Barbuda! </div>
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Or whatever your names you cute little fishes, </div>
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Here’s to every last sailor, my best Christmas wishes.” </div>
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As he sailed away leaving a wobbly wake, </div>
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I hoped he had not many stops left to make. </div>
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He got close to shore and he soon was aground, </div>
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But the dolphins proceeded to pull him around. </div>
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And I heard him exclaim as he sailed out of sight, </div>
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“Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.”</div>
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So here we are again, sitting at home looking out the window
as the wind blows the leaves around the yard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Maybe even some of us are looking at snow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are wondering how another boating season
has gone by so quickly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For those of you
who live in places like Miami or Phoenix this does not apply to you, so I guess
you can skip this paragraph and move to the next one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For the rest of us, we are once again
wondering how to pass the winter months as landlubbers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here is a suggestion:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Learn how to tie some knots.<br />
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Here are six of the most useful knots for boaters, what you
should use them for, and how to tie them.<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Bowline</span></b><br />
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This is definitely one of the most versatile knots you can
have in your arsenal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have heard a lot
of boaters claim that if you only learn one knot it should be the bowline.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some call it the life saver because it is
taught to sailors as the knot to use to tie themselves to a lifeline should
they fall overboard but is has an almost unlimited number of uses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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Characteristics – Does not come loose on its own but easily removed
by hand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Loop remains the same size even
under strain.<br />
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Types of uses – towing, lifelines or any other connection
that requires a strong hold.<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Cleat Hitch</span></b><br />
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This is one of the most common knots you will find on a boat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Walk up and down any boat dock and you will
see many of these.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unfortunately, you
also see that some boaters have not quite mastered the art of securing their
boat to a dock properly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A cleat hitch
is a quick and easy way to secure a line to a dock or boat cleat with minimal
fuss or problems.<br />
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Characteristics – Does not come loose on its own but can
easily be removed by hand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Designed
specifically to tie to boat or dock cleats.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span><br />
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Types of uses – Attaching a line to a cleat such as when
docking.<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Clove Hitch</span></b><br />
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Have you ever been frustrated trying to determine the best
way to tie your fenders to your boats rail?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You try to use a knot one knot but they end up slipping off and floating
away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Using another knot makes it almost
impossible to remove it at the end of the day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It sounds like what you need is a clove hitch.<br />
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Characteristics – not the tightest of knots but tight enough
to hold fenders securely in place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Quick
and easy to tie and very easily removed by hand.<br />
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Types of uses – Hanging fenders to railing<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Anchor Bend</b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br /></b>
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Yep, you guessed it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This is what you should use when tying anchor rode to the anchor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Technically, I should say when tying anchor
rode to the anchor chain because you should be using at least a few feet of
chain between the anchor and the line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Think about it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If your boat is
at anchor in a good stiff wind, there is a lot of pressure on the connections
in your rode.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You want to be sure that
the knot holding your boat steadfast to the bottom is a secure one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It really can be the difference between
staying put and drifting into the rocks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span>
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Characteristics – Cinches down tightly to reduce
chafing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Very strong holding knot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span>
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Types of uses – Anchor rode connections, mooring ball
connections and anything that requires a strong and secure link.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Stopper Knot (Figure 8 Knot)</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></b>
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This is about as simple as it gets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Create a bulge in a rope to keep you fenders
(or anything else) from sliding off the end.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It may be simple but it is very useful.<br />
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Characteristics – Simple and easy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also relatively easy to remove.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span><br />
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Types of uses – Fender lines, fishing tackle, sailboat
rigging<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Sheet Bend</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></b>
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Sometimes, you find that you need to tie two lines together
end to end.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe you were dropping an
anchor on your dinghy and you learned that the water is deeper than you
thought.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or maybe you need to run a line
from your boat to a tree on shore to keep it secure while you and the family
take a dip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Whatever the reason is, a
sheet bend is your answer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>
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Characteristics – Works for tying two lines of the same
diameter or different diameter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Strong
hold but would still not use it as a permanent anchor line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Easy to take apart by hand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span><br />
Types of uses – extending line for any reason.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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This season why not give yourself the gift of
knowledge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s easy and convenient to
sit down with a couple of lengths of rope and practice your knot tying while
watching football or your favorite Holiday movie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of course, if you are a sail boater, you will
most likely want to learn more than just the few knows listed here but this
would be a good start.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Got any knots
that you find useful around your boat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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Written by guest writer Brian Kearin
You’re a hundred miles offshore and your boat is rapidly taking on water. You reach for your boat’s VHF and broadcast a desperate mayday call with your position. As you don your lifejacket and crawl into your boat’s life raft you think of that last mayday call you made, did anyone hear it? Did your radio have the range to reach the Coast Guard station on shore? Are there any other boats around who may have heard it?</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s a scenario we all hope to never find ourselves in. However far too many boaters are almost entirely reliant on their boat’s VHF radio or worse - their cell phone - for emergency communications. While your boat’s radio is a vital piece of equipment, both for regular use and in emergencies, it has its limitations. In the scenario above, range is limited and dependent on there being someone in range who happens to be monitoring the channel you’re broadcasting on. Additionally, each broadcast is done manually meaning you have to actually talk into the receiver on your VHF and while doing so are limited in your ability to perform other tasks simultaneously. Your boat’s VHF has other limitations like the clarity of communications through it and ease of use for those unfamiliar with it like guests.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This isn’t meant as a knock on your boat’s VHF, it is an excellent piece of equipment that all boats should have. However, like any piece of technology, it has its limitations that you should be aware of and in an emergency it pays to have options. The VHF is one option but there are others like EPIRBs, PLBs, and DSC equipped VHFs that offer you additional ways to contact search and rescue personnel and alert them of your situation and provide your location. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Perhaps you’ve heard of some of these devices and have considered them but since you don’t boat too far offshore you decided you didn’t need them. Or maybe you only boat on lakes and rivers or on inshore waters and think that these devices are only for “big” boats that go offshore and your boat doesn’t need one. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">P</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ersonal </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">L</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ocator </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">B</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">eacon or PLB is very similar to an EPIRB in functionality but smaller and less expensive with many options available under $300. Most PLBs are about the size of a cell phone and as the name implies are meant to be carried on you. They have most of the functionality of an EPIRB however they do have less battery life (over 48hrs vs. ~30hrs) due to their smaller size. And also may lack some of the range of a typical EPIRB when it comes to reaching ground based stations. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In simple terms the difference comes down to what they correspond to. An EPIRB is generally tied to a specific vessel whereas a PLB corresponds to an individual. Both will send out a distress signal to satellites and ground based receiving stations and both will alert search and rescue organizations to your location. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">D</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">igital </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">S</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">elective </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">C</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">alling</span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: black;"> </span>or DSC for short is not a device in and of itself but rather a feature of most modern VHF radios. DSC works by allowing your boat’s VHF to send a pre-programmed message with the press of a button. As mentioned earlier, manually using a VHF has several shortcomings like the fact that you actually have to be at the unit to communicate and the clarity of communications can be poor especially over extended distances.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For emergency situations a properly set up VHF with the DSC feature enabled is invaluable. Like an EPIRB or PLB it will, with the flip of a switch, send a pre-programmed distress signal to search and rescue personnel. In some ways a DSC equipped VHF is even better since it also broadcasts that same distress signal to all other boaters in range of your boat’s VHF, many of which may even be closer to you than search and rescue organizations like the Coast Guard. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If your boat has a modern dash mounted VHF unit you have probably seen that it has a red button protected by a clear cover, that button is used to activate the unit’s DSC feature. See below for a link that </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">provides an in-depth guide to setting up and registering the DSC feature on your VHF. Make sure to properly connect the VHF unit to your boat’s GPS device so that it also transmits your location when used. If you need a hand setting things up or want to install a new DSC capable VHF on your boat consult a </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: black;">marine electrician</span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> for help.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">To start with, if your boat already has a DSC capable VHF aboard and you haven’t set it up yet, do that first. It’s free and adds a valuable tool to assist you in an emergency. The next question is should you also get an EPIRB or PLB for your boat. My answer is a resounding yes. Both EPIRBs and PLBs operate independently of your boat’s electrical system and can even operate independently of the boat should it sink or capsize. </span></div>
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<div dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Which is right for you depends on the type of boating you do and your budget. For the vast majority of boaters who operate on inland waterways or stay near shore a PLB is a perfectly adequate option. With battery life over 30 hours most modern PLBs are extremely capable devices that will alert search and rescue personnel to your situation and provide them with your location. Some even have text messaging features that allow you to send pre-programmed texts to friends and family and provide tracking options. And a PLB is small enough that you can use it for other outdoor activities like hiking, canoeing, or cycling.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For boaters venturing offshore, an EPIRB is the correct choice. It’s longer battery life and durability makes it the appropriate choice if you plan on operating your vessel far from land. If offshore sailing or fishing is your intent, a PLB can also serve as an excellent backup and provide yet another option in case of an emergency. </span></div>
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<div dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you’re trying to decide which to buy and aren’t sure, get a PLB. For most boaters it is a perfectly adequate option and its size and versatility allow you to use it for other activities or take it on any other boats you may go on. Research what’s available, technology changes - mostly for the better when it comes to EPIRBs and PLBs. And don’t hesitate to shop around, look for deals at boat shows and similar events, or rebates offered by manufacturers or even your boat’s insurance company. Even if your budget only permits buying used, there are still a lot of great options available. At the end of the day the peace of mind that comes with having more resources available to you in the event of an emergency will be worth the price.
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Once again, it's that time of year where the weather is cooling
off and many of us are putting our boats away for the season. Is it just
me or does it seem like summer went by too quickly? If you are like me,
you really don't want to put your favorite floating toy up until spring.
Do we really need to do that?<br />
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Let's think about this for a bit. There are plenty of
things we can still do with our boats over the winter months. Don't
misunderstand me. I know that if you live in upstate New York and you
keep your boat on a trailer in your back yard, you are going to have to
winterize. But do you really have to leave it there until spring? Here
are some things that you can do to enjoy the boating lifestyle during the
winter months and make the boating off season on season.<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Fall Foliage Cruise</span></b><br />
<br />
Fall is an awesome time to cruise local rivers and lakes to
check out the colorful showcase that nature presents. The air is cool and
crisp but not so cold that you can't enjoy a nice cruise on a sunny day. There
is no better view of the fall colors than from the water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pack a picnic basket, grab the family and go.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There is no better place to view fall colors than from the water.</td></tr>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Holiday Parades</span></b><br />
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There are many boating destinations that organize floating
Christmas parades on the water. It's a great opportunity to decorate your
boat with your favorite holiday lights and cruise with the rest of the
winter boaters for a good cause. Even if you don't participate in the
event, you can be a spectator. Grab a thermos full of hot chocolate and
go!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Check and see if there is a boat parade of lights in your area.</td></tr>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Take Advantage of a Sunny Day</span></b><br />
<br />
Sometimes you get that unexpected beautiful sunny, warmer
than average day in the middle of winter. If the water is not frozen,
your boat will still float.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Why not take
advantage of it? Don't forget, if your boat has a full canvas package, it
may be 50 degrees outside but if the sun is shining, the resulting greenhouse
effect will keep you nice and warm on deck. It may mean winterizing again
afterwards but it's not really that hard and just may be worth it to get your mid-winter
boating fix.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A full enclosure (camper top) can keep you warm even when the weather is chilly.</td></tr>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Time to Hit the Road</span></b><br />
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If you live up north and your boat is trailerable, why not
hook it up to your tow vehicle and head south for some well-deserved boating in
a warmer climate? It serves as a nice mid-winter break from the cold
weather and it's a good way to chase away the cold weather blues that tend to
get to most of us boaters. If you don't feel like towing your boat that
far, or if your boat is not trailerable consider renting one at your
destination.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If your local body of water is frozen, you can always head south.</td></tr>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Doing it up the Right Way</span></b><br />
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Last but not least, you can always do what my friends Cyndi
and Sheldon did. Pack up your stuff move onto the boat, give winter the
finger and head south to the Bahamas for the winter (read my article from April
20 of this year). Just be careful because you just may not want to come
back. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The ultimate way to spend the winter.</td></tr>
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Whatever you do this winter, don't feel like you have to forget
that you are a boater. Just remember: Wherever there is a will, there is
a way.<br />
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Happy Boating<br />
<br />
Captain Frank<br />
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Maintenance on you boat is important.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We all know that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes, we don’t know all of the items
that we need to take care of though.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even
a non-boater can tell you that you need to change the oil, but do they know
about impellers or outdrives?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here are
some important maintenance items that are commonly ignored on boats, what they
do and why you should pay attention to them.<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Impellers</span></b><br />
<br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">What they do:</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are responsible for drawing water into
the engine’s cooling system to keep the engine operating within proper
temperature range.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Depending on your
boat’s propulsion system, they can be located in the outdrive, on the front of
the engine or in a separate housing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Maintenance:</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They should be replaced every two years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you use your boat extensively, you may
need to replace them every year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t
forget that if your boat has a generator, it will have an impeller also.<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">What happens if you
ignore them:</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Engine overheating due
to lack of water flow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fins from
impellers left in too long can break off causing cooling passages to get
clogged.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Missing Impeller pieces can clog your cooling system.</td></tr>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Bottom Paint</span></b><br />
<br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">What it does:</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Protect your boat’s bottom from build-up of
marine life and slime which can reduce performance and fuel economy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also prevents water intrusion.<br />
<br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Maintenance:</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If your boat has a fiberglass hull, you can
go for a while without bottom paint, even if your boat stays in the water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How long depends on the build quality and
what type of water your boat is in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Fresh water is always friendlier to your boat than salt water is.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Either way, at some point, you will need to
get the bottom painted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If your bottom
is already painted, eventually, it will need to be redone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
<br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">What happens if you
ignore it:</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you ignore your boat’s
bottom, eventually it will blister and water will begin to seep into the hull.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Over time, this will lead to a significant
increase in the vessel’s weight and could end up in structural failure.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ignoring your bottom paint can lead to serious blistering issues.</td></tr>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Transmission/Outdrive Fluid</span></b><br />
<br />
<b>What it does:</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Lubricates the transmission or outdrive and provides necessary hydraulic
capabilities.<br />
<br />
<b>Maintenance:</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Change
once a year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>More often if you use your
vessel extensively<br />
<br />
<b>What happens if you ignore it:</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Premature transmission or outdrive wear or
failure.<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Fuel Filter/Water Separator</span></b><br />
<br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">What it does:</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Removes water and impurities from your fuel
supply (especially important for diesel engines)<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Maintenance:</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Change once per year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>More often if you use your boat extensively.<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">What happens if you
ignore it:</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Engine running roughly or
stalling due to water in the fuel or fuel blockage due to impurities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Propeller</span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">What it does:</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you don’t know this, sell your boat now.<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Maintenance:</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you have an outdrive or outboard, remove
and inspect once per year and grease the splines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For V-drives and straight drives, inspect
once per year.<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">What happens if you
ignore it:</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Operating a vessel with
even minor prop damage can cause the prop to be out of balance and over time
can actually lead to transmission or lower unit problems.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even if not damaged, some props can actually
lose their shape over time which will affect the performance of the
vessel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you have had the same prop
for several years, it is a good idea to remove it and have it scanned and repaired
to keep it in the proper shape.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Continued use of a damaged prop can lead to other issues.</td></tr>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Flushing the Engine</span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">What it does:</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If your boat does not have a closed cooling
system, this allows you to remove salt water from the cooling system.<br />
<br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Maintenance:</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After boating in salt water, use the built in
connection or a pair of “rabbit ears” to run fresh water through the engine’s
cooling system.<br />
<br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">What happens if you
ignore it:</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rust, and lots of
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Allowing salt water to remain in the
engine will cause premature failure of exhaust manifolds, thermostat housing,
impeller housing and even the engine itself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A set of rabbit ears can be used to flush your boat's engine.</td></tr>
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Obviously, there are many other maintenance items that you
need to be aware of with your boat, but for some reason these are the ones
that many people seem to ignore.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe
it is because they are related to systems that you don’t always see when using
your boat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These recommendations are
also for the typical recreational vessel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Commercial vessels and long distance cruisers tend to be used much more
than most recreational vessels and therefore require different maintenance schedules.<br />
<br />
Remember:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Take care
of your boat and it will take care of you.<br />
<br />
Happy Boating<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boats are getting pricey. This pontoon lists for $185,000.</td></tr>
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There is an old saying that says nothing is guaranteed
except death and taxes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’d like to add
one more thing to that list:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The price
of new boats rises faster than the price of anything else.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, we all know that it’s a fact of life
that prices generally go up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A loaf of
bread today costs more than a loaf of bread when I was a kid.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It should then be no surprise that a new boat
today costs more than a new boat did 10 years ago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you have been around boats for as long as
I have (or even just a few years), you know that to be true.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
<br />
Is it just me or does it seem that the price of new boats is
rising exponentially?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sure, the newest
floating toy does have technology that older boats do not but prices seem to be
getting a bit out of hand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This cannot
be more true than when looking at some of the newest pontoon boats on the
market today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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The first time I realized this was earlier this year when I
made my annual pilgrimage to the Atlanta Boat show.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While not the biggest or best boat show in
the country, for me it is a great way to get my boating fix in the dead of
winter as well as buy a few new gadgets for my floating man cave.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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One of the boats that I saw there was a twin engine luxury pontoon
boat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pontoon boats have become quite
popular because they are simple, easy to operate compared to other boats and
they tend to have a higher capacity compared to other boats of similar
size.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They really are perfect for you to
spend a day on the water with a bunch of friends or family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This particular boat was 30 feet long and caught my eye because it
was nicer than the average pontoon boat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It had twin 300HP engines, LED accents, plush seating and a premium
sound stereo.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It also had a small bar
with two stools and an arch that presumably could be used for
wakeboarding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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I have never been much of a pontoon boat person but I had to
admit that this was a nice toy and I could see why someone might buy it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That was until I looked at the price tag.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At first glance, I could not believe my eyes,
so I had to look again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yep, that is
what I thought it said . . . One Hundred Ninety Two Thousand Dollars!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And that was the boat show price!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The list price was over 200K!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And you still had to pay extra for the
trailer if you wanted one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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“You gotta be kidding me,” I thought. It was a nice boat but it was still a pontoon boat.<br />
<br />
Yes, I know that Yamaha 300’s go for about 25k a piece (and
that is being generous).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But even
considering that, are you telling me that the rest of the boat is worth over One
Hundred Forty Thousand??<br />
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Of course, not all pontoon boats are this expensive but I
can’t help but wonder why someone would buy this one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let’s take this into perspective and look at
some of the other things that you could buy with that amount of money.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since this is a boating blog, we won’t talk
about things like . . . uh, a house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll
just stick with things that float.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These
are all boats that I found for sale online and the prices listed are before any
negotiation that would most likely get you the boat for less.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">How about a 2019 35' Beneteau Sailboat for $185K</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Or maybe a 2006 38' Regal Commodore is more your style at $129K.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you like speed, this 2019 35' Shockwave might do the trick at $164K.</td></tr>
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Maybe luxury is your thing. Check out this 1998 51' Bluewater at $169K.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Like fishing? This 1979 60' Hatteras might be for you at 175K.</td></tr>
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<br />
I realize that not everyone wants a go fast boat or a
sailboat or even a cruiser.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Other people
are also just more comfortable buying a new boat than a used one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For me, I just like to look at what you get
for your money.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For that kind of money,
I would like to think that I could get something that I could spend the night
on should I not feel like going back to shore.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>But that’s just me.<br />
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I’d like to know your thoughts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please put your comments below.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Would you or have you spent that kind of
money on a luxury party barge?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If so/not
then why?<br />
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Happy Boating<br />
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Well, here we are again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It’s the middle of summer and hurricane season is ramping up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is the time of year when we
start to wonder what this year’s storm season will bring.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you have a boat within a couple hundred
miles of the coast, it’s always in the back of your mind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The high winds and large waves that come
along with these storms can damage your boat. If your boat is on the coast,
the storm surge can capsize it or smash it into docks, other boats or the
shore.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So what should you do if one of
these storms starts heading towards your boat?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Here are some suggestions on how you can make your boat storm ready.<br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Check Your Insurance</b> – After you have
suffered a loss is not the time to discover that you did not have adequate
insurance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make sure you review your
insurance policy to see what it does and does not cover.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If it is lacking, make the changes now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t forget that if a named storm is already
headed your way, most insurance companies will not allow you to add or change a
policy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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</span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Have a
Relocation Plan</b> – Should a storm start heading toward your boat, is it
possible to move the boat?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you can
put your boat on a trailer, this is much easier.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If your boat is larger and can’t be easily
trailered, do you have an escape route to move the boat inland?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep in mind that, moving the boat by water
requires you to have a safe route, provisions, fuel and a destination
(hurricane hole) to keep the boat until the storm passes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will also have to have the time to
transport the boat to and from the destination.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If your boat is on the coast, check with some of the marinas in the
area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some of them may offer “hurricane
club” memberships where they can guarantee you a safe place to keep your boat
during a storm.</div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Have the
Boat Hauled Out</b> – If you cannot move the boat, you can have it hauled out
of the water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Depending on your marina’s
facilities, this can at a minimum, reduce the chance of damage due to storm
surge and large waves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If your marina
has a storm worthy indoor storage facility, your odds are better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t forget to check with your insurance
company about haul out assistance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some
will help with the cost of hauling your boat in preparation for a named storm.</div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Remove
Anything that Can Blow in the</b> <b>Wind</b> – If your boat is going to stay outside,
sails, dodgers, biminis and camper tops all need to be removed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you do not remove them, there is a good
chance that you will find them shredded when you return to your boat after the
storm.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sails, biminis and dodgers need to be removed before the storm arrives</td></tr>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Check
Your Bilge Pumps and Batteries</b> – Hurricanes and tropical storms bring a lot
of rain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Faulty bilge pumps or old weak
batteries can result with your boat being underwater when all is said and
done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make sure the bilge pumps are
operational and your bilge is free of debris that can clog them up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make sure your batteries are in good shape
and are fully charged.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If not buy new
ones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do not rely on shore power to help
your batteries out during a storm. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even
if the power grid survives, many marinas turn off power during storms to avoid
issues.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Make sure bilge pumps are operational and bilge is free of debris.</td></tr>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Extra
Lines and Fenders</b> – If your boat is going to stay in the water, it is going
to get bounced around a lot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be sure to
use extra lines and fenders.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make sure
the lines are thick enough to handle the stress that they will be subject to
and long enough to tie the boat in a manner that will allow vertical travel
with the waves (see diagram).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can
never have too many fenders in a storm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If you have them, use them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be
sure that both sides of the boat (as well as the stern if possible) are
protected.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This will help prevent dock
rash or damage from nearby boats.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Always use extra lines and fenders. Avoid short lengths of line to allow for changes in water levels.</td></tr>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">7.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Turn all
Power Consuming Devices</b> Off – Some of us leave refrigerators, air
conditioning or interior lights on when we leave our boats.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If there is a storm approaching, it is a good
idea to turn everything off except the battery charger.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The battery charger will help keep the batteries
topped off for as long as there is shore power.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If and when the power does fail, many refrigerators will continue
running on DC power which reduces the amount of battery life available for the
bilge pumps.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many lights and accessories
also run on DC power which will do the same.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">8.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Do Not
Leave Your Boat on a</b> <b>Lift</b> – If your boat is normally on a boat lift at the
dock, do not leave it there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Statistics
show that boats left on a lift at the dock are more likely to get damaged
versus a boat afloat that is tied properly or a boat that is hauled out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>High winds can blow a boat off of the lift
bunks; Storm surge can smash the boat up against the lift structure and extra
weight of water in the boat can cause the lift to collapse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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</span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Your Boat
Can Be Replaced; You Can’t</b> – Finally, please do not forget that your boat can
be replaced and you can’t.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t ever
put yourself in unnecessary danger to try and save your boat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Whatever your plan is, make sure it allows
for you and your family to get to a safe location before the storm hits.</div>
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Hopefully, you will not have to deal with prepping your boat
for a storm this season, but if you do, don’t forget these tips.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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