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Forum: Boating 06-21-2017, 11:08 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 47,775
Posted By V ger
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...
Forum: Boating 06-20-2017, 09:14 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 47,775
Posted By V ger
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...
Forum: Boating 06-19-2017, 10:10 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 47,775
Posted By V ger
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.
Forum: Boating 05-15-2017, 01:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,956
Posted By V ger
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...
Forum: Boating 11-15-2016, 08:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 31,735
Posted By V ger
Parking a Boat

It is only possible to park a boat if it is on a trailer.
Forum: Boating 09-14-2016, 02:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 34,987
Posted By V ger
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...
Forum: Boating 08-10-2016, 01:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 24,903
Posted By V ger
Sail Trim

Don't feel dumb at second glance I reconsidered my advice and deleted the previous advice.
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 05-28-2016, 03:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,923
Posted By V ger
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
Forum: Boating 05-27-2016, 10:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,028
Posted By V ger
Mooring Bridle Loads

I hope the attached drawing might help with selecting a mooring bridle.
Forum: Boating 05-26-2016, 02:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 18,021
Posted By V ger
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...
Forum: Boating 05-24-2016, 11:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,483
Posted By V ger
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...
Forum: Boating 05-23-2016, 08:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 18,021
Posted By V ger
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...
Forum: Boating 05-18-2016, 11:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 18,021
Posted By V ger
Rowing Procedure Illustration

The attached drawing shows the differences between pinned and ring oarlock procedures.
Forum: Boating 05-17-2016, 09:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,028
Posted By V ger
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.
Forum: Boating 05-12-2016, 12:36 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 19,860
Posted By V ger
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...
Forum: Boating 05-11-2016, 02:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 18,021
Posted By V ger
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...
Forum: Boat Repairs & Maintenance 05-09-2016, 09:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,494
Posted By V ger
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...
Forum: Boating 04-12-2016, 03:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,576
Posted By V ger
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...
Forum: Boating 04-11-2016, 10:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,576
Posted By V ger
Senior Moment Correction

Replace GMRS with FRS above
Forum: Boating 04-11-2016, 10:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,576
Posted By V ger
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...
Forum: Boating 04-11-2016, 08:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,576
Posted By V ger
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...
Forum: Boating 04-11-2016, 01:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,576
Posted By V ger
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...
Forum: Boating 03-18-2016, 11:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 32,039
Posted By V ger
Addendum to boat equipment

Boat hooks

Buckets

Awnings

Horns compressed air and manual

Bell
Forum: Boating 03-18-2016, 11:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 32,039
Posted By V ger
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...
Forum: Boating 03-03-2016, 04:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,520
Posted By V ger
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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