Sept Oct 2009

Prop Glop

glbm — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:02:32 +0000

Developed by Moby-Cool.com, PROP GLOP™ is a running gear antifoulant that can be applied underwater. This one-of-a-kind product comes in a four-ounce tube with a patented applicator that makes it easy for owners or divers to rub a layer of PROP GLOP onto a freshly scraped set of running gear while the boat is still in the water.

Coverage and protection lasts for eight to 10 months in semitropical waters. It can be touched-up easily after heavy use or grounding.

Sound Elimination Mufflers

glbm — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:00:43 +0000

CMI Sound Elimination System mufflers offer proven sound reduction technology that enables boaters to operate their performance boats in areas where sound emissions are restricted. This system is designed to reduce sound emissions to levels as low as 86 decibels in many applications, which is below most sound emission regulations.

The mufflers are engineered to reduce sound without restricting the exhaust or creating unwanted backpressure, which can inhibit the engine from reaching peak performance power.

Stainless Trim Tabs

glbm — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:57:44 +0000

The first of their kind, Stainless Steel Trim Master Trim Tabs feature 316L stainless steel actuators, brackets and trim plates. Highly-polished for corrosion resistance and simplified maintenance, they employ two independent, scientifically-designed, hydraulic units attached to the transom. With the touch of a switch, the trim tabs quickly and quietly deflect water downward, raising the stern and lowering the bow.

Chicago's Big Catch

glbm — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:34:35 +0000

By Capt. Kevin Bachner

On a late spring day earlier this season a group of five had chartered my boat for a fishing trip on Lake Michigan. The morning was overcast, the air was cool, and a light rain sprinkled the water. I arrived in late morning, when the wind was still strong and a few flashes of lightning brightened the sky. The weather was unfavorable for taking the Kingfisher out, and the local weather service was predicting continued wind and rain.

Future Ahoy

glbm — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:15:01 +0000

Rampage Tale

glbm — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:37:44 +0000

While it may look similar to the previous generation Rampage 33, there’s nothing on the water like Rampage Sport Fishing Yachts’ new 34 IPS. Making big waves with its revolutionary new handling technology, the new 34 IPS is one of the most fisherman-friendly and smoothest rides on the water, and ideal for long days spent on the Great Lakes.

Rampage 34 IPS

Sheboygan Yacht Club

glbm — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:23:33 +0000

The Sheboygan Yacht Club (SYC) was formed in September 1931 by a group of gentlemen who just wanted a place to keep their boats. The original club house was located on the Sheboygan River at 7th Street and New Jersey Avenue, where it remained until 1936. That year, it moved to its present location on Lake Michigan and began sponsorship of Sea Scout Ship #50, which provides sailing lessons, sailboat racing, kayaking and crew placement for high school age youth.

Dear IJC: Listen to the Voice of Boaters

glbm — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:20:09 +0000

By Dennis L. Schornack
Former Chairman of the International Joint Commission, U.S. Section

The International Joint Commission (IJC) is the binational treaty organization that regulates works such as dams and weirs in waters shared by the U.S. and Canada. By regulating water levels and current flows, the IJC directly affects the personal safety and property investments of more than 5 million Great Lakes boaters—high stakes that warrant careful attention to people with a vital interest.

Charge N' Flow Portable Pumps

glbm — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:07:40 +0000

Charge N’ Flow™ Portable Pumps from ITT Corporation are rechargeable, submersible and designed for a wide variety of applications.

Aboard, the Charge N’ Flow pump can be used to pump bilge water from tight spaces, as a deck shower, for general washdowns, de-watering or fluid transfer. It is capable of pumping hot or cold fresh water, seawater, antifreeze and even diesel.

Advanced Rudder Control

glbm — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:05:03 +0000

An economical steering aid and rudder positioning device, the analog Rudder Master provides constant monitoring of the rudder angle from zero to 45 degrees. Offered in five versions, each unit comes complete with a calibration box, 30 feet of wire, sending unit and all other necessary installation components. Repeater units are available for multiple station readouts.

The round MK2 and MK3 models are spray-proof and conveniently backlit. A flush-mount meter, the MK445 features an edgewise readout while the MK5 and MK6 models offer an easy-to-read panoramic meter.

Compact, Horizontal Windlasses

glbm — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:02:59 +0000

Maxwell America’s HRC Series Windlasses, including the HRC-6 and HRC-8, have been designed for trailerable and light displacement vessels up to 42 feet in length.

The HRC Series’ pressure-arm system guarantees a trouble-free rode transition from rope to chain. It utilizes an integrated composite nylon, thru-deck hawse pipe to ensure snag-free operation.

Message in a Bottle Connection

glbm — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:51:20 +0000

This may sound absolutely crazy and I am shaking while I write this, but the article by Joseph S. Gulotti about the message in the bottle (“Letter in a Bottle,” May/June ’09), well, the man that answered his message, William C. Bivin, was my daddy. I would really like to talk to Mr. Gulotti.

It would mean so much for me to talk to him. I was two when my daddy answered his message. I just Googled his name and saw this and couldn’t believe my eyes.

Toronto World-Class Port of Call

glbm — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:44:21 +0000

By Justin Hoffman

Toronto has been home to Europeans for 175 years, since its incorporation as the City of Toronto in 1834. The French have been coming to the area since the middle of the 18th century, when they set up a fur trading post. Located on the northern shores of Lake Ontario, the city has grown into arguably the lake’s most exciting port of call.

Splash Absorbing Fueling Collar

glbm — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:08:33 +0000

FuelKleen™ from Centek Industries catches drips and splashes from boat fuel filling nozzles.

The patented medium instantly catches and binds to oil, gasoline and diesel fuel before they spill into the water and cause pollution. The collar slips easily over any fuel pump nozzle and can be reused until it is fully saturated.

Suggested retail price of FuelKleen is $5.50.

centekindustries.com // (229) 228-7653

Pro Polish

glbm — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:01:40 +0000

Serving as a cleaner, sealant and polish with UV inhibitors, Shurhold’s Pro Polish is scientifically formulated to protect fiberglass, gelcoat, clear coat and aluminum. Pro Polish repels water and provides a deep, glossy sheen, while protecting the surface from the harsh effects of the sun, salt water and other environmental elements.

This polish is polymer-based and contains no fillers or talc, so when users buff out Pro Polish, there won’t be a major mass of white powder. Producing virtually no waste, it enables owners to finish the job in less time and with less effort.