May 2002 Newsletter
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******----Easy To Understand Help and Tips for
Boaters----******
From Wayne
Weber*************** http://www.brokeboats.com
Volume # 332************************* May 10,
2002
Delivered most months*************usually on
time
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Howdy and Welcome to All
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I want to take
the time to welcome all new subscribers and say hi
to all the folks who
continue to read and pass on this newsletter to
their boating friends.
I've added a lot of new pages to the website lately along with a
new
sitemap that may help you find what you need a little easier.
On the bottom
of the home page is a search bar where you can
enter your text to find which
page you need as well.
If you've submitted questions please be patient and I
will get to
each one. I've experienced some computer crashes and data
base problems that's really making things tough to deal with but
we'll
roll with the flow!
In the interest of enjoying a great summer boating we'll
start off
with some spring-time tips to get going and then drift into some
other news and info you might enjoy.
Remember to Stay Safe Afloat and
I'll see you next month,
Wayne
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*****NOTICE*******UPDATE*****UPDATE*******NOTICE***
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Today is June 20th and upon accessing my new "supposedly
free email
newsletter hosting service" to write June's newsletter I
got a big SUPRISE
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What I thought was a free service is really only free for the first 50
deliveries a month.....all additional deliveries were to be paid for
monthly according to number of subscribers!
For 1000 to 2500 subscribers
the rate was 25 dollars monthly so
only the first 50 newsletters went out on
time in May.
For the other 1150 subscribers(and the 50 who received the
HTML version) I'm now sending the May newsletter late, and in
"plain
text format" I think most of the information is not outdated
and please
accept my apology.
Sooo....I'm back to doing this the hard way since I can't
afford the
25 bucks each month.
Look for your June newsletter in a few
days; I guess it will be in
"plain text format" as well. Hopefully by next
month I'll at least get
a pretty HTML newsletter on the website and send a
link to it in the
plain text version that I send out in July.
Should
anyone know of a free or reasonably priced newsletter
host that keeps the
contact information of subscribers absolutely
confidential, please let me
know. Thanks,
WW
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Got Your Boat Ready for the season ?
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Pre-Season
Maintenance checklist:
Note: this is only a guideline. Certain service
procedures may be
necessary for different engines. Refer to your engine
manual for
complete details.
Check steering controls and cables for
condition and double
check the self-locking nuts that should be used on
steering
connections.Clean and lubricate moving end of
mechanical/cable
steering at motor.
Ensure battery is fully-charged/holding charge. Clean the
terminals and connections!
Top off all fluid levels.
Remove
propeller and spacers; check rubber hub in back of
prop and blade condition
in general, clean up the nicks with a file.
Check prop shaft seal area for
fishing line and other signs of
leaking. Clean shaft and apply a good
waterproof grease, OMC
gasket sealing compound, or Quicksilver perfect
seal and
re-install spacers and prop. Tighten securely and use new lock
tabs or cotter keys as necessary.
Replace lower unit and stern drive
lube (if not performed during
post-season service.)
Inspect, clean, and
replace spark plugs, if necessary.
Check and change filters (fuel filter,
water separation filter), if
necessary.
Lubricate all grease fittings,
using manufacturer's recommended
lubricant.(waterproof grease)
Lubricate
all carburetor and magneto linkages with
manufacturer's recommended
lubricant.(waterproof grease)
Check all wire and cable terminals for tight,
shiny connections, no
corrosion.
Check that throttle and shift cables
are moving smoothly and not
frayed anywhere, lube the cable slides at
engine.
Check all hoses/lines for leaks or cracks and replace, if
necessary.
Inspect and clean flame arrestor with soap and water and blow
dry (gasoline inboard engines only).
Run engine with flush attachment
and water hose or test tank to
check water pump and thermostat
operation.
Check all systems: electrical, fuel, propulsion, and cooling. Look
around for leaks, excess steam, feel electrical cables for excess
heat
after starting.
Check all your guages and warning horns/buzzers.
Make sure
bilge pump and float switch are operating and
pumping water...run the garden
hose in bilge til pump turns on and
pumps
water!
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KNOW YOUR VESSEL. Avoid mechanical breakdowns by
keeping your vessel
well tuned and by planning ahead. Ensure a
regular maintenance program for
your vessel, familiarize yourself
with basic mechanical procedures, and
always carry adequate
safety equipment and spare parts aboard. This may not
only
save you time and money, but it could also save your life.
Some
times mechanical breakdowns are unavoidable.
Fortunately, the majority of
them are minor ones which can easily
be fixed if you carry the
following:
Spare
Parts:
Tools:
Spark
plugs
Adjustable wrench
Fan
belt
Socket set
Spare fuel line and/or
bulb
Spark plug wrench
Solenoid
Screwdriver set
Propeller
Hammer
Shear and cotter
pins
Vise-grips
Spare
battery
Slipjoint pliers
Hose
clamps
Needle nose pliers
Oil and
grease
Multimeter or test light
Electrical tape
Fuses
Filters
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Prop Guards - Pros and Cons
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Propeller
Guards There is currently much ado in the industry
surrounding propeller
guards. Many vessels are already using
propeller guards. Look in any
boatyard and see lobster boats,
fishing boats, work boats, recreational
trawler yachts, and many
others equipped with guards.
Advantages:
·
Help protect the propeller from submerged objects
· Help prevent entanglement
in buoy lines
· Help prevent bodily injury to persons in the water
·
Creates revenues for the marine industry for fabrication,
installation, and
service
Disadvantages:
· Create frictional drag resulting in reduced fuel
efficiency
· Require additional cost to purchase and implement
· Another
item to inspect and maintain
Readers, what is your take on the issue? The
good folks over at
Marine Liens need a little feedback from boaters in
addition to
industry professionals.
Please send any comments to contact@marineliens.com and
mention Broke Boats somewhere in the
message.
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Where am
I? Where am I going? When will it all
happen?
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Trying to figure out
where you are and where you're going is
probably one of man's oldest
pastimes.
Navigation and positioning are crucial to so many activities and
yet the process has always been quite cumbersome.
What does playing
"The Star Spangled Banner" at precisely 12
noon, pseudo-random code,
ephemeris errors, and words like
"Code-Phase" and "Carrier-Phase" have to do
with finding your
way?
The answer is the Global Positioning System, a
system that's
changed navigation forever.
GPS is a complex technology
but understanding it can be quite
easy if you take it one step at a time.
This tutorial is designed to
give you a good basic understanding of the
principles behind
GPS without loading you down with too much technical
detail.
Click on the following link for more:
http://www.trimble.com/gps/index.html
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Back To Normal At The Canada-US
Border,
But....Keep Your Eyes Open; Please
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The CANPASS -
Private Boats program will be available again
nationally for the upcoming
boating season, following its
suspension after the 11 September terrorist
attack, according to a
Thursday, 4 April statement from the Canada Customs
and
Revenue Agency.
The program, which combines a telephone reporting
system with
a pre-approval permit for recreational boaters traveling to
Canada from the United States, is being restarted with an
emphasis on
increased security and validation.
CANPASS participants, who have been
security cleared, may
call customs up to four hours prior to their arrival,
and obtain
clearance to enter Canada. They then may land at any
government-approved dock or marina.
This program is available only to
citizens and permanent
residents of Canada and the United
States.
"CANPASS - Private Boats is a secure and efficient program that
is necessary to accommodate the thousands of boaters touring
the
waterways," said Minister of National Revenue Elinor Caplan.
"The CCRA is
committed to making compliance with customs and
immigration laws as easy as
possible for low-risk travelers."
Permit period extended
Permits
for current CANPASS - Private Boats participants will be
extended for a
period of six months beyond their original expiry
date.
New
applicants may obtain the required forms at the nearest
customs
office.
Recreational boaters who are not CANPASS participants may
dock only at approved telephone reporting sites, and must call
customs
upon arrival to report.
The master of the vessel must provide the
following information to
the officer:
· Intended time of arrival and
docking destination in Canada
· Full name of each person on board
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CANPASS - Private Boats permit number
· Birthdate of each person on
board
· Citizenship of each person on board
· Purpose and length of stay
in Canada (except for returning
residents)
· Whether there are any goods
to declare
CANPASS - Private Boats is a joint initiative by the Canada
Customs and Revenue Agency and Citizenship and Immigration
Canada.
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Sunday, 21 April
report from the Associated Press (AP).
Following the 11 September
terrorist attacks, new measures have
been taken to increase security between
the United States and
Canada, ending boater's once easy travel between the
two
countries.
One of the biggest changes consists of new
requirements to
obtain a Canadian Border Boat Landing Permit for the Great
Lakes region.
The permit, which allows boaters from Canada and the
United
States to bypass US customs and immigration stations, was
previously available via mail, said the report. However, boaters
over 14
years of age must apply in person and be fingerprinted,
presenting three
forms of identification.
In addition, US Immigration and Naturalization
Services (INS), in
conjunction with the Coast Guard, will increase spot
checks, said
the report.
Recreational boaters play essential security
role
Even with the new security measures, US Coast Guard Station
Commander Chief Petty Officer Kurt Rugenius told AP that
recreational
boaters play an essential role in national security,
adding that if they see
something out of the ordinary, they should
contact law
enforcement.
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New Idaho Life Jacket Law
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April 3rd
report by the Idaho Press-Tribune:
The Idaho state legislature introduced a
new law in April that
states children 14 and younger must wear a lifejacket
when they
are aboard a boat 5.8 metres or less in length that is under way
or
under power.
This law applies to all watercraft, whether powered
by paddle,
motor, or sail.
Idaho is one of 35 US states that have laws
requiring children to
wear lifejackets, stated the newspaper. Montana,
Oregon and
Utah require children 12 and younger to wear a lifejacket, while
Wyoming and Washington have no age restrictions.
"It's a big problem
nationally," Ann Van Buren, boating education
coordinator for the Department
of Parks and Recreation, told the
newspaper. "It's less of a problem in our
state, but we still have
one or two children die every year."
Boating
Law Administrator Doug Strong said the Idaho law
coincides with the US
federal law that was to go into effect on 29
March.
This federal law,
however, was withdrawn by the US Coast Guard
late last month due to a need
to reconsider the extent to which the
rule should supercede state rules that
are divergent in some
respects, according to the Federal
Register.
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Washington State----Register Your Boat On-line
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April 12th
report of The Seattle Times:
The Washington State Department of Licensing has
decided to
give an online boat registration system a shot after testing
online
vehicle-tab renewals for nearly a year.
In the past 11
months, more than 169,000 vehicles have been
registered online, the state
told the newspaper.
The Web address for online tabs is printed on
registration
renewal notices mailed to 300,000 boat
owners.
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Notice To Boaters In Europe----Act Now
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The European Boating
Association (EBA) said it is "highly
concerned" about the growth in the
number of offshore wind farms
being planned around the coast of
Europe.
EBA President Magnus Anderberg said on Friday, 19 April that
sea-based sites were being chosen more and more frequently for
wind
farms because of opposition to the construction of windfarms
ashore.
"The sea is chosen because planners think that it is empty,"
said
Anderberg, "but it is an important natural resource that needs
protection. The sea is used by many people who enjoy using it for
recreation."
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EBA is concerned that planners are not taking recreational needs
such as sailing and fishing into account when windfarms are
planned near
the coastline.
"In some areas, restrictions on navigation are being
imposed
which will make it impossible to sail outside commercial shipping
lanes," said Anderberg. "Visually, large windfarms can be very
unpleasant whether on land or at sea."
Anderberg also claimed that
the rescue authorities in some
countries were concerned that using
helicopters to rescue
yachtsmen in and around windfarms could be a hazardous
undertaking.
Offshore wind farms are proving popular with many
governments
in Europe who believe them to be an environmentally friendly
means of generating power, but EBA said that since they are
often built
in shallow water, they can disrupt fish and recreational
fishing.
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According to Anderberg, windfarms are being built or are planned
in Germany, Denmark, Sweden and the Netherlands.
Only last week, the
single largest offshore windfarm in the United
Kingdom was formally approved
by the UK Energy Minister Brian
Wilson.
This particular development
will see as many as 38 wind turbines
built approximately 2.5 kilometres off
the UK's east coast near
Great Yarmouth in Norfolk.
Work on this
project will begin this winter, but as many as 18 other
potential windfarm
sites around the United Kingdom alone have
already been
identified.
EBA has called on all European governments to "protect the
value of the sea for recreation" and not to exclude smaller
vessels from
the areas is which windfarms are
located.
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Wanna Go Fast ?
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A pair of standard
production Mercury MerCruiser petrol
sterndrives have powered a 9.14-metre
boat to speeds of over
100 mph, according to a Monday, 8 April statement
issued by
Marine Power Europe.
The company said this is the first
time in marine history that
non-racing, stock sterndrives have eclipsed the
100-mph mark.
Under test conditions in Nevada, United States, running in
temperatures of over 35°C and at 396 metres above sea level,
twin
MerCruiser 496 MAG HO SmartCraft engines pushed an
Eliminator 30 Daytona
through the 100-mph barrier.
All MerCruiser SmartCraft models feature a
multiport fuel injection
system run by a Mercury PCM 555 engine control
module,
according to the company.
The SmartCraft system enables the
PCM 555 controller to
optimize fuel mixture and ignition timing
automatically for best
performance.
SmartCraft System View, a small
computer screen mounted on
the dashboard, monitors and displays digitally
the precise
readings of engine and boat functions.
Test driver Jerry
May praised System View, saying, "The position
and clarity of the monitor
made driving, controlling and navigating
the boat as simple as possible,
even at such a high speed. It
allowed me to assess the total performance of
the boat at a
glance."
The MerCruiser 496 MAG HO engine, a recently
introduced V8,
develops 425 horsepower from its 8.1 litres and is available
with a
choice of Bravo X
drives.
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New Honda Dealers In The US
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Honda Marine's
dealer network continues to expand in response
to boater demand for its
4-stroke, said the company. The newest
dealers include I-49 Marine, LLC,
Boyce, Louisiana; NED's
Marine and Auto Center, Yorktown, Virginia; Meridian
Transport
LLC, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Wonderland Marine West,
Howell, Michigan; Hampton Watercraft & Marine, Hampton Bays,
New
York; D & M Inc., Bristol, Maine; Lighthouse Powerboat
Sales, Chapin,
South Carolina; Al's Sport Center, Lewiston, Maine;
The Boat House, Athens,
Alabama; and Bass River Marina,
Dennis,
Massachusetts.
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New Tohatsu Dealers In The US
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Tohatsu Outboards
has added the following dealers to its
network: Angola Marine, Lewes,
Delaware; Blue Water Marine,
Visalia, California; Blue-Water Marine, Grand
Cayman, Cayman
Islands; Fish-N-Fun, Thompson Ridge, New York; G.U.S. Boat
Maintenance, Lantana, Florida; ITG Marine, Cookeville,
Tennessee; Logan
County Marine- Russellville, Arkansas;
Mackay Marine & Outdoor Supply,
Salt Lake City, Utah; Meyer
Marine, Tyler, Texas; Quality Boat Repair, Inc.,
Miami, Florida;
Reiter's Marina, Inc., Sandy Creek, New York; and Shore
Marine,
Inc., Painter,
Virginia.
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Stop by and pay em a visit and tell em
Broke Boats sent Ya over
for the free test ride and special
discounts.
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Need A Reason
To Take Your Kids Fishing----Here's A Few
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Hooked on
Fishing International (HOFI) has re-designed its
website, http:// www.kids-fishing.com to go with its
expanded
series of Wal-Mart Kids All-American Fishing Derbies, according
to a Thursday, 18 April company statement.
Among the new features of
the website is a "Derby Locator,"
which HOFI said will match up young
anglers with approximately
1,500 events.
"We're growing so fast we
had to find a way to match kids with
events, and the Derby Locator is our
matchmaker," said Gordon
Holland, executive director. "Simply go to the
website and enter
your zip code and the Derby Locator will search the
database of
derbies and list the nearest event, location, the name of the
contact person and his or her phone number."
Most of the derbies will
be held during National Fishing and
Boating Week on 1-9
June.
Young anglers will gather at fishing venues across the
country,
usually in the morning, and with help from their parents and adult
volunteers, participate in casting and fishing activities.
Corporate
sponsors
Another feature of the revamped website, Holland said, allows
participants to locate the nearest Wal-Mart store. Wal-Mart, Inc. is
the
title sponsor of the series in all 50 states.
HOFI puts on the youth
fishing derbies with the financial and
product help of its corporate
sponsors.
Some sponsors put on special events within the derby format,
said Holland.
For example, Southwest Airlines sponsors the "I Caught
a Fish"
contest.
If a contestant catches a fish of any size, it
qualifies the young
angler for a drawing for four round-trip tickets
anywhere Southwest
Airlines flies.
The Fujifilm "Big Fish" Contest is
for anglers age 16 and under.
The largest fish by weight caught at each
derby, with photo and
application submitted, becomes eligible for US state
level
competition.
The big fish winner from each state receives a
Fujifilm
Quick-Snap 2-Pack.
From all the state winners, a US National
Freshwater Champion
and a US National Saltwater Champion are chosen, with
each
receiving a US$500 savings bond and a Fujifilm "Gift Basket."
In
the Frito-Lay/Pepsi/Zebco Casting Contest, participants simply
cast at
targets with rods and reels provided by Zebco.
Local prizes vary but
every local winner will receive an award
certificate and a reel and rod
combo from Zebco.
All participants regardless of casting skills are
eligible to enter the
US-wide drawing for a stock car-styled Go-Kart
provided by
Frito-Lay and Pepsi.
Now in its 16th year, Hooked on
Fishing International produces
the events with on-site support from local
adult volunteers, many
from organizations such as state fish and game
departments, the
US Forest Service, parks and recreation departments,
chambers
of commerce, YMCAs, Optimists, Lions, Kiwanis, and
Elks.
The title sponsor Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., additional sponsors
include Bar-S Foods, Berkley PowerBait, Dubble Bubble Bubble
Gum, Eagle
Claw, EverStart Batteries, FishingWorld.com,
Frito-Lay, Fujifilm U.S.A.,
Jadico (Laker), Kellogg's, Pepsi, Pradco
Outdoor Brands (Heddon/Rebel),
Strike King Lure Co., Southwest
Airlines, Trilene, and
Zebco.
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One Man Show !
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your support for Broke Boats.com by ordering your
floating buoy keychain?
They have a waterproof compartment to store your registration or
mad
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Get one now at: http://www.brokeboats.com/keychain.html
I appreciate your support; it makes it easier to keep new and
updated
information available to my fellow boating friends,
Thanks;
Wayne
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That's it for now
but try to stay safe and courteous on the
water.
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