Archive for September, 2009

Tow Rope

Author: boater, 09 16th, 2009

It is the 0208-3492.jpgresponsibility of the watercraft operator to know and inform persons riding or using tow ropes of the information presented herein. Unsafe operation by watercraft driver will endanger you and others.

Use a kwik tek tow rope of at least 1500 lbs. average tensile strength for pulling a single person, 2375 lbs. average tensile strength for pulling two people, 3350 lbs. tensile strength for pulling three people and 4100 lbs. tensile strength for pulling four people on an inflatable tube.  The tow rope should be at least 50 feet in length but not to exceed 65 feet.

The stress on the rope is different from the stress on the tube, and will vary withe the weight of the passengers, design, and surface area of the tube.

Check the rope, handle, and connectors for frays, cuts, sharp edges, knots or wear before each use.  Discard rope if any such conditions exists or i f rope appears to be worn.  such conditions may lead to breaks which can cause rope to snap back and may hit the occupants of the watercraft which could result in injury or death.

Never put arms, legs or head in the handle section, since injury or death may result.  Never wrap rope aroun any part of your body prior to or during use or when retrieving rope.

Do not use a tow rope with elastic or bungee material to pull skiers or riders.  Such an addition can break or stretch which may lead to injury of users or occupants of the watercraft.

Rope is subject to deterioration when exposed to direct sunlight.  The life of the product will be extended when stored away for sunlight.

The product should be replaced when signs of deterioration appear, indicated by the existence of discoloration, wearing, fraying or raveling.   Somae chemicals my affect the rope.  If the product becomes tacky or changes color or appearance, do not use.

Do not add hardware or attachments that are not otherwise supplied by the manufacturer.




Bennett Trim Tabs

Author: boater, 09 15th, 2009

The key to getting the best results from your Bennetttabinmotion.jpg trim tabs is to operate them in short half-second “bursts” and let the boat react before making another adjustment. The amount of time between corrections is influenced by the size of the trim tabs and the boat’s speed.

Avoiding Over-trimming
Operating your tabs this way will help avoid over-trimming, which occurs when you’ve deflected the tabs too far. An over-trimmed boat will “plow” or “bow-steer.” If you over-trim the boat, simply press “Bow Up” and the bow of the boat will rise.

Your boat may have been built to avoid this situation. Bennett’s hydraulically-adjustable trim tabs enable a boat to be designed and rigged so it never runs in an over-trimmed condition even at the top end of its speed range. This avoids the hazardous combination of high speed and unpredictable handling.




Patriot Propellers

Author: boater, 09 14th, 2009

New Pon316641.giftoon boat designs incorporate larger diameter and more surface area blades to maximize the performance of your pontoon boat. Patriot® propellers are designed to increase the performance of OEM and other aftermarket stainless steel propellers.  You should not run your boat with a bad prop because it can cause severe damage to your out drive or outboard engine and your boat will not perform at its peak.




Guest Spot Lights

Author: boater, 09 12th, 2009

Guest spot25616.gif lights can illuminate objects up to a mile away and has marine grade construction with a full one year warranty.  Light can be directed manually without damaging motors, has replaceable halogen bulb and is easy to install.  Security code on remote unit prevents unauthorized use and wired or wireless secondary station may be added and naturally a water proof console cover.




Express Propellers

Author: boater, 09 10th, 2009

Express propellers have 31660.gifnew designs, better speeds, better handling, and saves fuel. The best propellers for lower horsepower pontoon, fishing and work boats!

Using state of the art manufacturing processes, Express® stainless steel propellers are designed to do one thing outperform competition! Each Express® propeller is field tested against competitive OEM and aftermarket props to ensure that your Express® propeller is the best that money can buy!

Express® propellers deliver maximum speed, a quick hole shot and secure handling even on tight turns at wide open throttle. Not all props are created equal, and we prove that with the superior performance of Express® stainless steel propellers.




Solaris Solar Panel

Author: boater, 09 08th, 2009

I know f-solaroll9_large_11543.jpgnow that Labor Day is over we all think the boating season is over well guess what their is a lot of warm weather left for boating and a lot of sunshine for a solar panel to charge your phone or itune that you wish you would have had all summer to keep things charged.  The sun shines the year around so your Solaris solar panel is good for the year around and they are also portable so you can take them anywhere, so a solar panel is a very good thing to have for all your electronics.




Floating Fun for Everyone

Author: WaterBlogged, 09 07th, 2009

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Splashing around in the water is fun at any age. But after treading water for several minutes, it’s refreshing to give your legs a rest and climb aboard a water tube. Kids can continue their play while taking a breather on this floating device or, in their minds, a mini jungle gym or battleship. However, if indulgent tranquility is more your style, you can just lay back and float in peace.

For those who crave exhilaration, water tubes can serve as a wet and wild experience when tied to the back of a boat. Jump right in and hold on tight as you bounce from wave to wave. As the boat makes its rounds you’ll glide across the water with a zooming speed. A purchase the whole family can enjoy, you’ll experience water play like never before!




Marine Speakers

Author: boater, 09 04th, 2009

Well yo11229.gifu have been having fun boating this summer with tow-able  inflatables, wake-boards and many other fun things to do on the water and with people getting in and out of your boat a lot of water was brought into your boat getting a lot of things wet including you speakers which are now not working properly.  This problem can be fixed by installing water proof marine speakers and your great sounds will continue even though they get a little wet.




Fishfinders

Author: boater, 09 03rd, 2009

Back in 19thumbnailimg.png82, 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 an Eagle Fishfinder.

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




Express Propellers

Author: boater, 09 02nd, 2009

New31664.gif designs, better speeds, better handling, and saves fuel. The best propellers for lower horsepower pontoon, fishing and work boats!

Using state of the art manufacturing processes, Express® stainless steel propellers are designed to do one thing outperform competition! Each Express® propeller is field tested against competitive OEM and aftermarket props to ensure that your Express® propeller is the best that money can buy!

Express® propellers deliver maximum speed, a quick hole shot and secure handling even on tight turns at wide open throttle. Not all props are created equal, and we prove that with the superior performance of Express® stainless steel propellers.