Marine Accessories

When I am out boating I am amazed at the amount of marine accessories that I find on the shore line, such as life jackets, bumpers, old inflatable toys and of course a large amount of empty drink cans.  We all know that money from the agencys that control the water ways is in short supply so it is on all us boaters to pick up the slack, if you see an empty can pick it up and put it in the trash bag that you should have on your boat.  Whatever accessories that you find take it and put it somewhere that does not hurt our water ways.

See Fish in Bright Color

Fish returns and bottom information are clearly shown on the unit’s bright, sunlight-readable color display, making it easier for you to scope out your fishing grounds with garmin fishfinder.

Pinpoint Your Next Catch

Fishfinder 160C’s included dual-beam transducer provides excellent shallow-water performance, and the wide viewing angle lets you see fish even off the sides of the boat. The 160C also offers Ultrascroll™, which refreshes the screen with lightning speed so you always see the most up-to-date information. You can manually adjust the gain or set to Auto Gain, which adjusts the level of detail you see automatically.

Other features:

• Automatic display re-scaling on range change (no more vertical lines with range changes)
• Power output: 150 watts (RMS), 1200 watts (peak to peak)
• See-Thru® technology shows weak and strong returns simultaneously
• Unit remembers user settings when it is turned off
• Whiteline shows you how thick the bottom is
• 2X and 4X automatic and manual zoom
• Alarms available for fish size, shallow water, deep water and low battery
• Battery voltage indicator
• NMEA output

The most compact models available from BRUNTON®, these Solar Panels give you all the power and portability you need. Features 12V output for video and digital cameras, satellite and cell phones. Also features reverse flow protection, multi-section folding panels for easy of storage and use. You can link up to three units together for even more output!
Choose from 6W and 12W models. Each includes storage sack, vehicle outlet cable, multi-linking cable and battery clamp cable. A portable solar panel battery charge system is a must for every boater or camper.

I was at my local lake over the long holiday weekend and their was sure a lot of people on the lake and law enforcement was sure very busy and one of the major problems was a lot of boats with a lot of people on them which make enforcement officers question if their are enough life jackets for everyone.  Remember children under twelve must wear a life jacket at all times and when the officer finds you do not have enough life jackets they are going to look for the safety equipment required on your boat so having a mustang life jacket for everyone can save you a lot of trouble.

There are a number of simple practices that can improve boat engine performance and fuel economy on the water. For example, it’s important to scrape the hull of the boat on a regular basis. When barnacles, grit, and other particles build up on the hull, it can make the boat move at a much slower pace, as the drag is increased. It’s also important to perform regular checks of the boat propeller. Throughout their lifetime, most boat propellers will scrape on a rock or the bottom a few times; it’s unavoidable. Thus it’s important to inspect the boat propeller for chips and cracks. Even a small chip or a little damage can have a big impact on engine performance. Make sure to perform regular maintenance on the engine or outboard, and also be sure to winterize the engine during the off-season.

 Though it might sound a little intuitive, the weight of the boat also affects how fast it can move on the water. Make sure that excess supplies, equipment, and gear don’t build up inside the boat, as this will weigh it down and cause a decrease in performance. Make sure if a lot of people are in the boat that the cruising speed is adjusted accordingly, and remember not to push the engine too hard. 

Maximizing the performance of your boat is not just getting the right motor for your boat; your prop plays a big role in its performance. Top-end, hole-shot or cruising speeds, your rig needs to be propped right. Here is some terminology so you can talk “prop”.Propellers
A boat propeller or “prop” is the final piece of the engine and its drive train. It is the part of the boat that transfers the engine horsepower to the water. The transfer is termed as thrust. Thrust is created as the propeller pulls water into the front of it, (the boat side) and pushes it out on the back side. This momentum change is caused by a pull push affect of the blades and the pressure differential from low to high and is the basis for the creation of thrust. All propellers have the same basic parts. However, there are many variables within those basic parts. The descriptions and picture listed below will describe those basic parts, and help you to understand some of the distinctive characteristics of those propeller parts that can vary, causing different reactions.

Pitch
Pitch is the theoretical forward travel of any given propeller. This forward travel is measured in inches. The pitch stamped on the propeller tells you how far forward the propeller would move in inches if it was turned or screwed into a solid media such as cork or the ground.

Pitch can be “True” or “Progressive”. True pitch describes a propeller that measures the same pitch from the leading or beginning edge to the trailing or following edge. Progressive pitch describes a propeller that starts low in pitch at the leading edge and increases its pitch as the water travels towards the trailing edge. Both styles of pitch offer benefits depending on the type of boat and engine package or set up a person uses.
Pitch is the final “gear ratio” adjustment on any given boat. Pitch controls the engine revolutions per minute or “RPM”. Adjusting pitch for any given situation can change a boats performance anywhere in the rpm range and give the boater the desired performance they need while keeping the propulsion system working as the manufacturer engineered. Diameter
Diameter is the total outer circumference of the propeller measured across the center of the prop. In other words it is the distance across the circle the blade tips make as you rotate the propeller.

Diameters are limitless. Most propellers have a diameter pre-determined by the manufacturer as correct for the pitch, horsepower and application it was designed for. Diameter changes can affect the “attitude” of the boat or the way the boat carries it self. Generally, the lower the pitch of a propeller, the larger the diameter will be. Propellers running at deeper depths can be smaller in diameter while performance applications that surface the propellers while running can use larger diameters.  Trained custom propeller shops can adjust diameter to aid in the operation of your specific vessel and its set-up.

Rake
Rake angle is measured in degrees. Rake is the amount of degrees the propeller blades angle perpendicular to the propeller hub. Rake can be slightly negative (leaning towards the boat), or positive (leaning away from the boat). The range of degrees could vary from -5 to +30 degrees. An average rake angle for most outboard propellers is 15 degrees. Rake can be progressive meaning it increases as you move out from the propeller hub to the blade tips. Or rake can be flat maintaining its degree of angle continuously from propeller hub to blade tip. Higher rake angles help to improve some boats ability to operate in aerated water situations by causing the water to adhere to the blades better than a prop with lower rake angles. The centrifugal force the propeller creates, throws the water outward and the higher and/or progressively raked propellers can hold and control that water better, increasing the thrust rearward. Higher rake angles can also help to hold a boats bow higher in the air, reducing hull drag and increasing speeds. However, low rake propellers can be a better choice for light weight fast hulls that carry the bow on their own since they direct thrust with less drag and can increase efficiency.

Cupping
When the final trailing edge of a propeller blade has a “curl” away from the boat, it is referred to as being “Cupped.” Cupping on propellers was not always used as a standard propeller design. When cupping was first used, it was done to propellers as an easy way to increase the pitch or rake without bending the entire blade a blade. Once propeller shops began to do this, they realized other benefits that came along too. One of those benefits was improved performance. Because cupping can increase pitch, rpm will generally decrease. Depending on where and how much of a cup is added, determines the rpm and the boat personality changes.

Rotation
Just as the word suggests, rotation determines the direction a propeller revolves around the axis of the propeller shaft. Rotation is determined by looking at the propeller from the rear of the boat. A right hand propeller will turn clockwise therefore moving down to the right hand side. Contrary, a left hand propeller will rotate counterclockwise or down to the left while looking at the propeller from the rear of the vessel. Changing rotations on single, twin, or triple engine applications can affect the boats performance too.

 Number of Blades
A propeller with one blade would be the fastest and most efficient propeller if it weren’t for the fact that the vibration could not be contained. The reason for its great speed would be the lack of blade drag caused by metal in the water. As blades are added to propeller hubs, the drag is increased. However, the ability to grab more water and decrease the time frame between load and unload is shortened. This means the propeller will “feel” smoother as it grabs water or loads the blades. The number of blades does many other things to the performance and control of a vessel. Performance type hulls tend to show the greatest response from adding and subtracting blades. Propellers typically come with 2 to 6 blades.

Built-in 2-way radio
2-way radio has a 1.8 mile range
Radio is waterproof to one meter
Radio floats if dropped The Colemanl Transmit Series is a life vest that all people in a boat should have.

Vest is segmented foam to bend and flex with you

Glideskin panels for superior wind resistance

Neoprene shell with mesh drainage 

100% beveled PVC foam

USCG approved

Few watersports offer such sheer enjoyment as boat tubing. And the great thing is that it’s so easy compared to, say, water skiing. This ease makes it suitable for all age groups and so a great activity for the whole family. Easy as it is, however, you need to take some precautions. Here a some pointers on how you can get the most out of your inflatable sports equipment.

First, let’s look at what towables are. Essentially, the towing experience involves being pulled behind a boat in or on one of various types of “towables.” These boat towables can take a variety of forms but tubes are the most popular (like water ski tubes). Tubes come in a vast range of shapes and sizes, so our first tip is about buying your tube and the rope that connects it to the boat.

Towables are made of artificial fibres such as nylon, polyester, PVC or neoprene. Polyester is the most durable while neoprene is the most comfortable and most expensive. If you have kids, you might prefer the latter.

Next there’s the matter of shape. Towables come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. The original design is the donut shape. This is most suitable for adults who can sit on top. However it’s not so convenient for smaller people to sit on. Plus the donut rolls over easily making it unsuitable for young children.

Then there are deck tubes which are flat and delta shaped. These are great for multiple riders. These can flip over easily so they’re most suitable for teenagers and young adults.

Next we have ‘ride in’ and ‘ride on’ tubes. The former are like small boats and so are perfect for small children and those requiring a gentler experience. ‘Ride ons’ are long narrow towables. Sometimes called torpedo style, these can sit up to six riders. So they’re great for groups of young riders seeking speed and thrills.

Finally for extreme thrills there are the rocker towables which have wings. These are examples of concept tubes which are aimed at the thrillseeker.

As for the ropes that connect the towable to the boat, these are graded according to the number of riders allowed. Towable ropes should be 50 and 65 feet in length.

Now that you’ve bought your towable and rope, it’s time to look at some tips for using them. First, always check any warning indicators on the tube. Read and obey the manufacturer’s specifications on such factors as the number of riders, their maximum size and weight, and the recommended top speed limits. Then the tubers should be instructed into how to position themselves on the tube. Don’t forget they must always wear a personal flotation device while in the water.

The next thing to do is to find the right area of water for towing. To be safe, you should allow at least 100-feet of unobstructed water on either side of the boat and a minimum of 3000 feet in front. Aside from the driver, the boat should have a ’spotter’ to check for riders who fall off. The spotter can then alert other boats in the area by waving a flag.

It’s essential too that the boat handler be familiar with any regulations affecting that stretch of water you’re on. Speed limits are influenced by water conditions. Wakes for example can be dangerous for towing so boat speeds should be reduced. And he must keep in mind the capabilities of the riders on the tube he’s towing. There are various speed limits that apply to riders of different ages, for example.

If you follow these simples tips, you’ll be assured of a safe and fun towable session. Towables, whether marine towables or freshwater, offer a genuine water sports experience for the whole family. In fact it’s the perfect activity for large groups of all kinds.

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of the action. You can slalom, spin, jump, do combinations of  moves in, out, and

consumption. Your control Skill  Tubing,

Back in 1982, Eagle Electronics began as a fledgling company with lofty ideals to craft fish finders that were accurate, complete, features-packed, easier to use…and most of all…so very affordable.

Backed by excellent service, Eagle was a great new idea in sonar that really took off. So that today, Eagle soars as America’s #1 sonar brand, and rising in popularity for GPS/mapping navigation.

When it comes to solid quality, reliability, performance, and value, Eagle stands alone. Just ask anyone who owns a Eagle Fishfinder.

From youth, family, and senior weekend anglers, to tournament pros, Eagle Fishfinders is flying high in helping make successful fishing and GPS navigation simple for everyone! Today, and long into the future.

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