Boat Forum / Boats / August 2006

Hey it turns out a guy up here has the boat that was in the opening shots
of Gilligans island. Been all over the evening news...
And it really is listed:
http://www.ablboats.com/details.asp?ListingID=74883

From USA TODAY, 8/29/06:
http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/health/2006-08-29-health-insurance-cove
rage_x.htm?csp=34
Americans without health insurance rise as job-based coverage
continues to fall

Is there an establshed procedure to connect the shore tie when you
come to a strange dock?  (turning off power etc)
Where is this documented?

Thanks

I'm looking for some kind of gizmo I can mount on the inside of my gunwales,
that is flush with the plane of the gunwale, that I can use to tie off my
fenders to.
I've been considering those gadgets commonly available in boating circles

Hi. Recently I found a fair amount of grease/oil (odorless) that looks
like it was sprayed out from the pulley of my seawater pump (92 merc
454 bravo one). Now my fuel pump is not pumping. I'm figuring I blew
the bearing in the seawater pump and burnt out the cam driving the fuel

A chap is offering for sale a 12.5-foot RIB for sale. He says is made
in Italy by ABI.
Has anyone out there in the waterworld heard of ABI and if so, do you
have any info to share?

Background - Got a 21' pontoon with 40 HP 2-stroke, wasn't expecting a
speed demon but was hoping I could squeeze a little more out of it.
Only hitting 13 and change (GPS measured speed).
Someone suggested that the prop was too big since it was only turning

Two of my favorites:
Clouds, mountains, water, weather patterns. It was raining and sunny at
the same time.
http://tinyurl.com/quc7x

I have up for sale three Federal "Air Whistle" boat horns, circa 1970,
made by the Cunningham company of Seattle for Federal Sign and Signal
(a private label reseller). The horns are very heavy cast red brass
marine grade units. They require compressed air, and will not operate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Contact:  Scott Croft, 703-461-2864, SCroft@BoatUS.com
Date:  August 29, 2006
BOATU.S. SAYS SUMMER BOATING SEASON WAS BETTER THAN EXPECTED

Not sure how well represented this area in maine is, but can anyone
recommend a place to service and store our 18foot boat? I'm hoping to
find someone that has a good rep for engine work.
Basically looking for a place to store it for the winter after it is

Finally gotten around to looking through some more of my Hawaii photos
from last fall. This is one of the shots that brings me happy memories.
http://tinyurl.com/p4mbd
Interesting clouds, interesting diversity of land use. This shot was

What approximate fuel consumption gph should I be experiencing with my '77
115hp on an 18' c/c running around on the bay, a fair amount of wide open
throttle?

Still trying to troubleshoot my starter solenoid issue.  When turning the
key to start, the solenoid engages about 50% of the time, more when the
engine is warmed up.  All connections are sound, clean & shiny.  I've
already replaced the ignition switch, so that shouldn't be the ...