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WIND
on November 16, 2024
Struggling with the wind? Depending on how your boat is docked, the answer may just be blowing in the wind. Here are some different maneuvers for getting out of your slip. Your boat’s hull shape, prop walk, the wind, the current, and a slew of other factors may affect results. 1. Wind Pushing Starboard Side, Stern Out Step 1: Hard left rudder. Engine forward will kick out the stern. Step 2: Reverse engine with left […]
November 11
on November 9, 2024
On November 11, 1919, U.S. President WOODROW WILSON issued a message to his countrymen on the first Armistice Day, in which he expressed what he felt the day meant to Americans: ADDRESS TO FELLOW-COUNTRYMEN The White House, November 11, 1919. A year ago today, our enemies laid down their arms in accordance with an armistice which rendered them impotent to renew hostilities, and gave to the world an assured opportunity to reconstruct its shattered order […]
Election Day
on November 2, 2024
Election Day in the United States of America is the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. It can fall on or between November 2 and November 8. It is the day when popular ballots are held to select public officials. These include national, state and local government representatives at all levels up to the president. What Do People Do? On Election Day, citizens of the United States of America can vote by popular ballot […]
Halloween Masks
on October 26, 2024
Have you ever wondered about Halloween Masks? Here’s some of the History of Halloween Masks Halloween has originated from the old Celtic festival and even before that. In those times, a man painted a mask on their face with blackened ashes from the sacred bonfire and dressed up as fearsome beings. It was believed that this is the last night for the dead to have their vengeance before moving on so people wore masks and […]
Pumpkins
on October 19, 2024
It’s that time of year and pumpkins, those orange orbs are appearing all over. But how did the pumpkin get here? A Short History of the Pumpkin Pumpkins are believed to have originated in North America. Seeds from related plants have been found in Mexico dating back to 7000 to 5500 B.C. References to pumpkins date back many centuries. The name pumpkin originated from the Greek word for “large melon” which is “pepon.” “Pepon” was […]
Halloween Myths
on October 12, 2024
4 Halloween myths that simply aren’t true It’s October and the Halloween Myths are circulating around again. There’s a lot of spooky and even ridiculous things that people believe about Halloween. While the jury is still out on whether Pennywise actually walks around in our storm drains, there are a few things that aren’t true. Myth number 1 People are poisoning your candy. Despite claims of poison, razor blades and LSD being planted in candy over the […]
Vibrations
on October 5, 2024
Vibrations may be good when listening to music, but vibrations often indicate an issue with a component on the boat. This blog is not a comprehensive guide, but hopefully, will help you identify the source of any unwanted vibration. Does the engine vibrate when it is running with transmission in neutral? If you answered yes, then it could be worn engine mounts. Worn engine mounts. Inspect each engine mount in turn. Is one shaking more […]
Boat Buying
on September 28, 2024
Are you boat buying? There’s a lot of boats on sale right now. Make sure you know what you want. Know your boat-buying criteria: your must haves: type, age, amenities, and budget. Here are some rules of the boat buying road. Lesson 1: Make a realistic offer. After locating a suitable boat, don’t cheap out. If it seems super-clean and perfect. Make a good offer. Don’t assume a low-ball offer will be countered. All too […]
RADAR
on September 22, 2024
We know all you really want to know about your radar is how to look at that LCD screen and distill what’s a channel marker, what’s another boat, and what’s land. If you are investing in a radar system, (one that overlays), your radar returns on your chartplotter screen, its’ probably a good move. (See photo below.) It eliminates an awful lot of the guesswork, as long as the overlay doesn’t add to the confusion. […]
Floating Your Boat
on September 14, 2024
What Keeps your boat floating? As the storage season approaches for many parts of the East Coast, it’s a good time to review some of the common causes for boats to stop floating. Avoiding sinking Store your stern drive in the down position when out of the water to avoid the bends and creases that stress rubber. Inspect the bellows two or three times a year and replace it annually. Scuppers in the Fall & […]