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Keep an empty wine bottle with a cork, insert a piece of paper and a pencil. This is called "Poor mans EPIRB":!: I always take both paper charts and electronic stuff. If I had to rely only on one I would take the paper. A prudent mariner always relys on more than one source of navigation...

The orange plastic item that is pictured above is a Blaster Horn by Orion. It exceeds USCG regulations, is approved by the USCG, and can be heard over a mile away. Produces 120 dB of sound and is orally powered by your lungs. Just blow into the hole on the side of the horn, try gently at first...

We solved the trailer light problem by putting a 2"x4" board on the back of the boat close to the end of the boat. It is attached to the trailer with adjustable straps to cinch it down tight. The trailer lights and license plate are attached to the board. There is a wire that runs to the tow...

I believe that for a slightly over width load you probably will not be stopped, however if you are in an accident and they measure you, some charges could be filed. Drive safely and obey all traffic laws. In other words stay in the shadows, hide behind the trees, and stay low in the trenches...

I am investing all of my money in turnip seeds. If times really get tough I can plant them and in a few weeks have plenty to eat. :smile

For a really good book to read and you cannot put it down until finished try "The Boat Who Wouldn't Float" by Farley Mowat.

I think you are carrying too much weight. When you carry extra weight like ballast you decrease your fuel mileage. I use 100 ft 1/4" chain and a FX-11 Fortress anchor (11 lbs) and it seems to hold here in Florida OK. At the price of fuel dump all of the extra stuff that you do not need for your...

Are you the guy who went boating with his trailer still attached to the bottom of his boat? (Just kidding).

The new 2008 Suzuki 9.9 hp has tilt and trim with electric start and remote steering. It also gives a 6 year warranty. Fuel mileage will be good at lower speeds.

Eight glasses of water????? Drink enough so that your urine is almost clear. Not dark yellow, yellow, or really clear. That is how you guage the amount of liquid to intake.

For those of you that use a 9.9 hp kicker with your main. Tell me about your fuel economy at different rpms on a C-Dory 25 Cruiser. Suzuki in 2008 has a new 9.9 hp with power tilt and trim, remote steering and 20" or 25" shaft. I have a 150 4-stroke Suzuki as a main engine. Thanks for the info...

Will anyone respond about fuel economy at different rpms for a 150 hp 4-stroke on a C-Dory 25 Cruiser. Also if you have a 9.9 hp kicker what is your fuel usage at different rpms.