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 writte...
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"REACHING OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS THROUGH OUR NETWORK OF OVER 350 WEB SITES"
HEADLINE ARTICLE
September 7, 2008
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
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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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Used wellcraft boats are
utilized throughout the United States and known for luxury, performance
and fishing. Wellcraft has been building boats since 1955. They build
quality family and sport fishing boats. Wellcraft is known for its
performance, innovation and style. Their line up ...
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Used
sea ray boats are very popular in the United States. Sea Ray is
currently the world's largest manufacturer recreational boats. Models
and types of sea rays range from 18 to 68 feet in length. Sea Ray
produces over 40 models ranging from small runabouts to large cruisers
over 60 feet in...
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Bayliner, a Brunswick Corporation brand and a member of the Brunswick
Boat Group, is the acknowledged leader in recreational boating. Over
the years, the boating industry has seen many companies come and go
leaving customers without access to parts or service. Bayliner, on the
other hand, has made providing quality products and services to their
customers priority one for more than 45 years a...
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When operating in fog be aware that visibility can drop drastically.
When visibility is between 30 and 150 yards objects, including other
boats, may appear twice as large as normal. The illusion also tends to
make you think that they are approaching at a much faster rate than
they actually are.
Steering a straight line without a compass...
Many a sm...
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When launching a boat at the ramp, does it seem like the whole world is
watching your every move? S.D. Game, Fish and Parks and BoatU.S. offer
ten tips to help your time at the ramp go smoothly:1. Prior to backing down the ramp, have everything that needs
to be transferred from the tow vehicle placed in the boat. Trailer
boaters who wait until their vessel is in the water cause d...
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As everyone has noticed for the past several weeks, old man winter has
been gone on vacation, or something. We have been enjoying spring -
like weather during what should be the onset of our cold weather
season. In fact, it has been so nice outdoors, I have not considered
deer hunting or duck hunting, two of my favorite cold weather
endeavors. Instead, I have been focusing on my fishing, whic...
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Start the eye splice by unraveling eight to ten turns of the
strands of rope.
Now seal the ends of each of the three strands with tape or heat to prevent them
from unraveling.
Next form a loop in the rope by laying the end back along
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