Forum: Boating
06-21-2017, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 47,775
Nav Lights Etc.
Rich your instructor may have been as gray as yourself or me for that matter but must have been a green horn boater not to have known about cans having once been black. The change to green was a good...
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Forum: Boating
06-20-2017, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 47,775
Stern Lights
Rich, the West Marine information you posted clearly says that you must display EITHER a separate stern light or the white section of a masthead tri-color but not both. West Marine is also wrong in...
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Forum: Boating
06-19-2017, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 47,775
Two Stern Lights
Phantom, two white lights shown astern not in conjunction with various combinations of red, green, yellow, or white indicate a vessel greater than 50 meters at anchor.
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Forum: Boating
05-15-2017, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 12,956
Flag source
You might try "The Sail Bag Lady". Her flags grace many yachts and are of such quality that they have even been sent into space aboard a space shuttle. This company provides quality flags to...
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Forum: Boating
11-15-2016, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 31,735
Parking a Boat
It is only possible to park a boat if it is on a trailer.
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Forum: Boating
09-14-2016, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 34,987
Wet Exhaust Sysrems
A well designed wet exhaust system will employ both a cooling water flow sensor and an exhaust temperature sensor. The ABYC standard P-01 1.7.2 states, "An indicator shall be provided that is...
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Forum: Boating
08-10-2016, 01:54 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 24,903
Sail Trim
Don't feel dumb at second glance I reconsidered my advice and deleted the previous advice.
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Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance
05-28-2016, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 13,923
Grip Shelf Liner
Try Hamilton Marine 800-639-2715
Green 12" X 5' roll Order # 736420 $3.48
White Extra Grip 12" X 5" roll Order # 736419 $4.99
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Forum: Boating
05-27-2016, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 7,028
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Forum: Boating
05-26-2016, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 18,021
Rowing procedure when docking etc.
The attached illustrations demonstrate the relative merits of unpinned ring oarlocks versus pinned oarlocks when docking at a typical dingy dock. Coming along side another boat or piling will give...
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Forum: Boating
05-24-2016, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 12,483
Kayak PFD
I asked a friend of mine (a former Illinois state kayaking champion and current kayaking coach) for a recommendation. He suggested the following.
NRS Vista
Kokatat Outfit for...
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Forum: Boating
05-23-2016, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 18,021
Rowboat
At the age of 9 I found my uncles heavy 14 foot wooden rowboat very instructive. While going for a row with my 14 year old brother an a friend of his I quietly slipped the anchor overboard. Covering...
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Forum: Boating
05-18-2016, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 18,021
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Forum: Boating
05-17-2016, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 7,028
Mooring Bridle
You can easily make your own. Change lengths and size to suit. Two anchor system shown to limit swing. Use single anchor if you have room.
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Forum: Boating
05-12-2016, 12:36 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 19,860
Information sharing and Mentoring
I don't believe Descant was lecturing regarding boating terminology. Marine terminology has evolved over hundreds of years due to the need to swiftly communicate precise information and instructions...
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Forum: Boating
05-11-2016, 02:19 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 18,021
Oars
I applaud you for introducing your kids to boating by teaching them to row. Few things will give them a better understanding of the interaction of wind, wave and boat than rowing. It provides...
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Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance
05-09-2016, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 11,494
Swim Platform
If by hand rails you mean the side rails of the ladder by all means get a 2 rail ladder unless you will be boarding with swim fins. The side rails will prevent the users feet from slipping of as the...
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Forum: Boating
04-12-2016, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 13,576
Selecting a VHF radio
When selecting a VHF radio you will probably be best served by selecting a model from a major manufacturer such as Icom or Standard Horizon. Avoid store brands as they often fall short on service and...
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Forum: Boating
04-11-2016, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 13,576
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Forum: Boating
04-11-2016, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 13,576
VHF Channel Detecrion
NB
You are right to say that no one will monitor if or what channel you are tuned to. It is however a simple task. In order to provide optimum amplification the incoming signal is mixed with a...
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Forum: Boating
04-11-2016, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 13,576
Channel Assignments
One correction to the Channel Assignments chart is that channel 83A is also used for MRASS (Mariner Radio Activated Sound Signal) The coast guard is implementing this system wherein keying a VHF mike...
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Forum: Boating
04-11-2016, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 13,576
Monioring of channel 16
From the USCG Navigation Center, Radio Watch Keeping Regulations
"In general any vessel equipped with a VHF marine radiotelephone (whether voluntary or required to) must maintain a watch on...
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Forum: Boating
03-18-2016, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 32,039
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Forum: Boating
03-18-2016, 11:15 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 32,039
Partial list of gear not part of the boat
Type 1 life jackets equipped with whistle strobe and dye marker for each crew member.
Inflatable life jackets with harness,whistle strobe, tether and dye marker
Man overboard pole with attached...
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Forum: Boating
03-03-2016, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 16,520
Registration Fees
The fee schedule posted by MAXUM along with RSA 270-A:1 is very interesting.
RSA 270-A:1 defines a houseboat as "any ship, boat, raft, float, catamaran, or marine craft of any description upon or...
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