Boat Forum / Boats / December 2005

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Fuel tank failure.

I am new to the boating scene and would like some information or a
point toward good information on the best motor and boat to run in the
intercoastal.  I live very close to a ramp and plan to store it at my
house.  I am leaning toward an outboard due to the ease of cleaning and

I have a 25 foot pontoon boat (bennington). Trying to decide where to dock
it for the 2006 season.
Choice #1. Madison, Wisconsin - Lake Mendota. For most part, very quiet
lake, good swimming, best 4th of July fireworks in the Midwest. bad - 2 hour

American Invasion:  http://www.digitalfog.com/gallery/invasion.html

With few people at work, its hard to get much done.  Today I woulda got
more done on the boat but spent it at work.  I'll go to the boat to
change the oil and engine zinc on my Yanmar 2GM tomorrow.
Tried to find some 600 ohm resistors at Radio Shack for my homemade

All you have to do is put OT blocks in the OE newsgroup filter and wah-lah,
a usenet group about boats.
Some pretty good posts as well!
-Greg

A sad lesson:
Office of Public Affairs
U.S. Coast Guard Thirteenth District
Press Release Date: Dec. 30, 2005

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Is this the boat ramp and parking lot at Huntington Harbor?
How's the security for the truck and trailer if left overnight (or two) for
a trip to Catalina?

OK, you bought your dream boat with that lottery jackpot you won.  Let's
assume you purchased a brand spanking new  Nordhavn 57
http://www.nordhavn.com/57/overview.php4 .
It is time now to equip it for a long range ocean travel.

Began the fishing day at 0800 with temp about 48.  The bay was as smooth as
a pond and the sun was shining very nicely, thank you.  The high was above
70 degrees.
Fished around the Battleship Alabama for a while with a zero score and moved

I mean, I like to go fast, but there is a limit...
http://www.wimp.com/fastboat/

Found this on another forum.  I am sure we have all seen idiots like this
guy on the water.
http://tinyurl.com/dxz3y

...should I be taking out on the boats this coming season for:
a. drinking
b. mixing with bourbon
c. brushing teeth

You just won the lottery and plan to purchase (new or used) a 50 some foot
boat.  Money is no object.
First of all, what style would you choose.......cruiser, motor yacht, pilot
house, trawler, convertible, tug, catamaran, sailboat or other?

I'm new to boating...so if this is a dumb question please forgive me.
I bought my boat 2 weeks ago.  84 McKee Craft with 115 hp Yamaha.
Boat is stored in my garage.
Before pulling it out of the garage today, I went to raise the motor.