There, you have just got a boat. A nice new hobby for the weekend and it is time to stock it out. It is time to get all that equipment and gear that you have read about in all the magazines and that you have dreamt about for so long. Time to fill that boat up with all the latest goodies and set sail into the unknown. Sail out and over the horizon, ready for all that may be placed in your way!...
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January 6, 2009
Buying a boat is a dream come true for many. They provide a great outlet for getting away from it all, kicking back and relaxing. Buying the boat, however, isn't where the shopping ends. Boat trailers are necessary purchases for anyone that wants to transport their new purchase from lake to lake or sea to sea. These handy devices aren't one size fits all though.
Buying boat trailers isn't at all unlike buying a boat itself. The options on the trailer market are pretty plentiful and some research will be necessary to make sure the trailer purchased is the right one for the boat in qu
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Winterizing your motors and boats; Pennies now, or dollars in the spring!By Tim Smalley, MDNR boating safety specialistEach fall, after the boating season is over, it’s time to prepare your watercraft for winter storage. For some, putting the boat away consists of turning it over on the beach, putting the motor in the basement and forgetting about them until April ...
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There are written rules which specify who has the "right of way" in meeting, crossing, or overtaking situations on the water. These "Rules of the Road", or NavRules or Colregs, should be reviewed and complied with. But the cardinal rule, above all others, is that the skipper should use every means at his or her disposal to avoid collision....even if it means breaking every rule ever written....
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In a debate that is sure to pit the commercial enterprise of whitewater rafting companies against recreational users and general taxpayers, owners of roads in and around the Dead River and Kennebec River, continue to charge fees for access and threaten to raise fees or close roads.
Owners of the roads say they think it is only right to charge commercial business for access to their road...
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Spring brings the warm weather and the annual task of preparing your boat for another season of fun filled carefree boating. Some attention and maintenance now could prevent some aggravation and down time during the peak of the season.
The following checklist will serve as ...
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The lights on boat trailers take a lot of abuse. They are exposed to
the elements, regularly submerged in fresh water and saltwater, and
subjected to bad roads and rough boat ramps. It is not unusual for
lenses to crack and break or for lights to burn out.
When replacing or repairing trailer lights, it is important for boat
owners to remember that not all trailer lights are created eq...
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Anchoring
is done for two principal reasons: first, to stop for fishing,
swimming, lunch, or an overnight stay and secondly, to keep you from
running aground in bad weather or as a result of engine failure.
Anchoring can be a simple task if you fol...
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My
first interest in canoes began several years ago when my
two sons belonged to a Boy Scout troop in West Paris,
Maine. I was the Secretary-Treasurer of the Troop
Committee and Milton Inman was Scoutmaster. The late
Ernest "Skip" Morris was also a member of the Troop
Committee, and it was through him that I became
...
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How to Buy A Boat
If you are planning to buy a boat then there are many things you must consider before actually buying a boat. First of all, you must understand your needs. You have to decide which type of boat suits you the best. The type of water you will be boating on and the climate are other important considerations. Small, sheltered bodies of water don't require ...
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For the courtesy of others and to prevent rushing, prepare your boat for launching away from the ramp. ~ Check the boat to ensure that no damage was caused by the trip ~ Raise the lower unit (remove supports) to proper height for launching so that it will not hit bottom. ~ Remove tie downs and make sure that the winch is properly attached to the bow eye and locked in position. ~ Attach a line to t...
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This article continues answering a recent question asked by a reader of my articles. It will cover the basics in what you need for fishing tackle and proper boat set up. We have already covered in article #1 the boat, electronics, downriggers and rod holders. Article #2 rods, reels and diving planers. Let's now go into tackle not previously covered.Planer boards are a definite must for tro...
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