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    Transom Saver

    For those road warriors who trailer a lot this product might be of interest. Click on your brand of engine for a video of how they install on your brand. www.motormateusa.com
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    North River Seahawk Boats

    I wonder if anyone has any input as to how good or bad North River boats are. I was thinking about getting a 23'er for Lake Ontario Salmon trolling. Any other aluminum boats would you recommend for this type of service? D.D.
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    Sim's Yamaha phone app for parts

    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sim-yam ... 9b58003369
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    Looks like Ron and Anne hit the Lottery

    Jeez looks like quite an upgrade. We could have next Powell River gathering on this monster. D.D.
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    Suggested routes from Bellingham Wa to Lake Powell Ut

    Just wondering what folks that have made the trip would suggest in the way of what routes to travel to trailer our boat from Bellingham to Lake Powell. Thanks D.D.
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    Honda Ad

    I don't know if you have seen this ad but I thought it showed the depth of Honda's product lines pretty well. Click on the link below if you want to watch it. https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/ ... T82o?rel=0
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    Camera for rear view or security functions?

    Saw this camera and thought about it for a rear view camera it also seems like a capable in low light conditions. They mention using it for security applications. Not all that expensive. Check it out with the below link. http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/POLIP ... ion_tabbed
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    Nice Nordic Tug

    Priced right and already in Key West Happy Winter http://www.boattrader.com/listing/2007- ... -102563681
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    Looking for a launch ramp and rig storage

    We are planning a Carolina Loop trip for early October. We hope to start in Norfolk general area on or about October 3rd. I was wondering about finding a decent launch ramp and safe storage for my truck and trailer for a week or so. D.D.
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    Visting the Northwest

    We are starting to plan a trip to the northwest. I wondered where would be the best place to launch and use as a home base marina, store the truck and trailer at a secure location etc. to be able to explore the San Juan islands and surrounding areas and beyond. D.D.
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    The Blackfin Resort Marina

    We go back to this marina in Marathon which is in the middle of the Florida Keys every winter for a month or more. We live on the boat and as I remember it cost us about 800 dollars for the month. Last year Jim Favors and his lovely wife Lisa were docked close by a couple of slips down. They do...
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    Harbor Hillbillies Restaurant Marathon Florida

    I just read about a new dinghy up to restaurant in the west end of Boot Key Harbor in Marathon Florida. The guy built a boat to be a floating restaurant that you dinghy up order and get your breakfast food to go. They accept cash, Visa and Master Card. Hours 9 ish to 12 ish. They are right close...
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    Draw backs to buying a boat in Canada

    Being from the U.S. I wondered if there were any glaring issues about someone from the U.S. buying a boat in Canada and bringing it back to the U.S. Any special paper work required? Tax issues? Reasons why you should avoid this etc.? D.D.
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    Lowrance Auto pilot

    At 999.00 this is the new low price spread in the auto pilot game. I think it has to be coupled with the new generation Lowrance chart plotter. Check out the link. http://www.cabelas.com/product/LOWRANCE ... 882&rid=20 D.D.
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    Florida trip Expenses

    My wife and along with our dog Lucy spent the month of February down in the Florida Keys in Marathon. We spent three days in St Augustine at a nice campground called North Beach Camp Resort as we left early and our slip rental started Feb 1st. Round trip about 4000 miles towing the boat about...
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    Freedom Pop Internet

    I just started with Freedom POP an internet provider. They feature 10 gigs of data for 21.95 a month. You pay for the device 89.00 dollars plus 9.99 shipping. The nice thing is you can go to the site and instantly see your data usage via bar graph. The Freedom Burst size actual 9.5" x 6"x 3/4"...
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    Active Captain info

    This is a message I sent to Jeff the main man at Active Captain and his response. I think this will be a great tool get info from other cruisers on your route or see friends that are on the water in your area. Jeff, I use the app Waze on the highway for GPS navigation and traffic reports...
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    Idiots on Boats

    I thought this was worth watching. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKqfSKN1Xz4
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    U.S Powerboat Show

    October 16th thru the 19th Annapolis, Md. city dock and harbor. Acres of on land exhibitors, check it out www.annapolisboatshows.com 43rd year. The oldest powerboat show in the world. D.D.
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    Carbon monoxide detectors

    The other night I was changing the engine oil, fuel filters, and replacing the oil in our lower unit. We are preparing for about a two week run up the Hudson from NYC and Champlain canal/ Lake and on up thru Canada to the St Lawrence river. After a while we noticed / heard a beeping sound. The...
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