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ere are some stories and interviews we think you'll find interesting, instructive and timely. |
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Mayday Wake Up Call |
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Now is a good time to consider the events of this story while taking a good look at the safety of your own equipment. In fact, now is the very best time. |
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Fun with Boatspeak |
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This is definitely a "make of it what you will" moment for Waggonerguide.com. |
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Family of Four, Olympia to Skagway and Back, 7 Weeks, 22-foot Boat |
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The title gives you an idea of the scope of this article, but the link provided lets you follow along for the whole journey! |
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Summer’s Cruise |
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The Littlewoods, in the M/V Osprey have given us a treat to share with all of you. Enjoy! |
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How to Get in Trouble with U.S. Customs |
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Know the rules before you go. Here is an example of what can happen when you don't. |
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We Take the Power Squadron Intro Course and Learn a Lot |
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Bob goes back to school. How did he do? |
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Tolly’s 98th Birthday Party |
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Tthe title says it all. Happy Birthday, Tolly! |
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Interesting Cruise Web Site |
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Take a look at life aboard the Sea Foam. |
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Coast Guard Boarding Story |
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Here’s a longish but interesting little tale. |
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Cheap Northwest Vacations |
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Here's one way to look at the cost of yachting. |
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Ship at Sea |
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It's an old joke, but the video is new! |
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Estero Basin |
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Our thanks to David Helland and his adventurous spirit. |
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How to Remove a Luxury Boat from a Beach |
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Warning: viewing this article may cause gasping, cringing and open weeping. |
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Excellent Review for Cruising the Secret Coast |
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We may blush at these raves, but secretly we are warmed with pride. Here is the latest; we humbly share it with you. |
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Two Entertaining Local Books |
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You might have guessed that Bob, being a writer and editor, loves to read as well. Here are two books recommended to him, and from him, to you. |
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Unwanted Water, a Grounding, and Haulouts |
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Things go wrong on the water. But if things have to go wrong, being here amid the generous communities of the Pacific Northwest makes it a lot better. Here's a story that demonstrates that with warm clarity. |
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Check the Engine Room Daily |
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It was a close call, but Bob and Boat are doing fine. |
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Free Fall at Shoal Bay |
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And the winner of the Longest Sentence on the Waggoner Website goes to... |
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November 2007 Shoal Bay Newsletter |
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Mark returns to Shoal Bay, and is given a warm welcome home...sort of. |
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MMSI Numbers for U.S. Boats in Canada |
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Some of our articles are just for fun. But some, like this one, are both urgent and time sensitive. |
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Mark I WIFE |
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An apt analogy! |
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Coast Guard Rescue Footage, South End Lopez Island |
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More dramatic footage of how wrong things can go on a boat, and how heroic the rescue can be. |
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Bear Advice |
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With human settlement moving outward, all sorts of wildlife are meeting up with us. Here's valuable information on how to deal with one of the most dangerous of animals in that category. |
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Yelled At |
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When abroad, not only are you a part of the boating community, you're an ambassador. |
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Good News on FCC License Applications? |
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Hesitant, confused, or just procrastinating, here's one reader's experiences to help you get your FCC license. |
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Gertrude and the CAT |
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The story of a cat, several committees, a giraffe, a native tribe, and a cast of many many more. |
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Stern-tying Isn’t Always Easy |
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Here's a quick little story of a struggle that a lot of us have shared. |
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View from the Bridge |
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You might want to put down your coffee for this one. We don't want you to need a new keyboard. |
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Shoal Bay’s Latest Newsletter |
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Mark MacDonald has had his trials, but it sounds like he's found his path to serenity as well. It sounds lovely. |
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PFD's For Kids' Sake |
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Water safety always comes first. This article offers some common sense advice about young children and the water. It's worthwhile reading for anyone with a child. |
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Deep Freeze on the Fraser River |
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The last few days of November 2006, here in the Pacific Northwest, rightly made the news. Here are a few images that give a good idea of how bad the storms got. |
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A Rescue Story That Will Amaze You |
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A tale that will change your estimation of the endurance of the human body, and the measure of human valor. |
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Article: Good Pic of the Two of Us |
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We here at the Waggoner enjoy it when our readers send in images, especially great ones like this. |
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Article: Dumb and Dumber |
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This reprinted article from the May, 2006 issue of BoatU.S. Magazine will definitely bring a chuckle or three. |
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Article: Faulty Wiring and Water |
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A quick saftey warning from an amusing writer. |
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Article: Get Everyone Involved with Running the Boat |
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Taking lessons from the practices of commercial shipping and aviation, this article shows how boaters can improve their own safety. |
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Article: Shoal Bay January 2006 Newsletter |
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This one is a must-read. |
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Article: Close Call in Yuculta Rapids |
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We can't say it often enough; the slack water transit is the safe transit. Here’s a letter that describes what can happen at times other than slack water.
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Article: Weather in Alaska |
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Here is a useful article and link to information for those of our readers who reach Prince Rupert and just keep going.... |
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Article: Radar Advice |
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In case you think that just because you have sophisticated equipment aboard, you're safe, read this. |
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Article: Another Must-Read Newsletter from Shoal Bay |
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With Autumn coming on, Shoal Bay is glorious. Read about it here. |
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Article: British Columbia Cruise Notes |
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Several important lessons are learned in this account. |
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Article: The New Shoal Bay Yacht Club Newletter is Here |
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Once more, our intrepid friends up in Shoal Bay face spring in the north. |
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Article: U.S. Customs: Port of Entry List |
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An updated list of our local border crossings and how they will be handling the new U.S. Customs rules. |
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Article: Alone and Lost on the Wrong Side of an Island |
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Never underestimate the fallibility of people, nor their ability to pull together in times of need. |
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Article: We Go Christmas Cruising |
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Here are some great ideas for next Christmas. It is, after all, less than a year away... |
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Article: Quick and Easy Wins the Race |
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Please note that before cooking some of these recipes, you might want to see your physician. |
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Article: How to Swim with the Fishes, in Five Easy Stupid Steps |
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A cautionary tale if ever there was one. |
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Article: Another Great Newsletter from Shoal Bay |
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Another year ends, and another Shoal Bay Newsletter helps us to start the new one laughing. Thanks Mark! |
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Article: Take a Look at Maine Boats & Harbors |
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While we here at the Waggoner concentrate on helping our readers dream about the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, sometimes our minds drift to other places. |
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Article: Boating in Fog |
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More on safety techniques for small boats crossing the lanes of large ships. |
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Article: Almost Contained by a Container Ship |
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Here's a harrowing story you can easily watch in your mind's eye. |
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Article: Breaking the Rules on Queen Charlotte Sound and Getting Away With It |
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Opinions and experience may differ, but just remember as you read this: safety first, last and always. |
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Article: Major Engine Repair |
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It's going to happen someday. Here's an article about one boatowner's experience. |
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Article: Shoal Bay Newsletter Strikes Again |
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It's baaack... |
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Article: The Good Old Days |
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It's not always what you think. The good old days can come around again with a few good old (and young) boaters. |
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Article: New Waggoner Every Year? |
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We don't say it lightly (or even commercially!) when we recommend a new Waggoner every year. Here's one example why. |
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Article: Digital Camera to the Rescue |
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Sometimes the most intractable problem has the simplest solution. |
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Article: Leonard Shrock Passes |
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A true Seattle personality who will be sorely missed. |
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Article: A Small but Glowing Act of Heroism |
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Not all acts of heroism are grand in scale. The little ones count, too. |
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Article: New to Northwest Boating |
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Just getting started boating? In the market for a new boat? Or merely daydreaming about that perfect craft as the summer warms up your cruising spirit? Here is an article to entice you. |
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Article: Nasty Surprise in Peavine Pass |
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Another cautionary tale proving the old adage: you can never be too careful. |
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Article: Ultimate Safety |
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We're very lucky, here at the Waggoner, to be able to get the permission of sensible, smart boating authors to reprint their articles. Here's one we think you'll like. |
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Article: Port Neville News, and a Good Cruising Story |
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Everyone loves a good story, especially one about boats, B.C. and bears. Oh my. |
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Article: "I Have GPS" |
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Just remember that we are all beginners sometime . . . |
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Article: Get the Proper Hitch for Trailer Towing |
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This article, though short, gets right to some crucial information for those who tow their boats. |
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Article: Wonderful Shoal Bay Lodge Newsletter |
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If you enjoyed Mark MacDonald's last newsletter, you'll love this issue too. |
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Article: Outstanding NW Cruising Web Site |
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For wintertime, armchair sailing . . . |
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Article: Life Jackets Important? Read These. |
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Here are a series of email messages that are both thought-provoking and potentially life-saving. |
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Article: Doc Freeman's Gone (1) |
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A requiem for a departing Seattle landmark. |
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Article: Doc Freeman's Gone (2) |
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Another recollection of Doc Freeman's, this time from behind the counter. |
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Article: More History on Waghenaer |
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Another answer to our earlier letter writer from Turkey. |
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Article: Letter from Mark at Shoal Bay |
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This is a good-time-was-had-by-all newsletter sent in to us by Mark MacDonald. |
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Article: Letter from Turkey: What's a Waggoner? |
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Here's a question many English speakers may have taken for granted. The answer is a fine history lesson as well. |
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Article: Traveling Mercies Does Search and Rescue |
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Here is a rescue story well worth reading, both for inspiration and education. |
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Article: Washington Boaters Should Join RBAW |
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In this article, Robert Hale lauds an organization which serves Washington Boaters. |
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Article: Heavy Breathing at the Waggoner |
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And now for something completely different . . . |
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Article: Give All Ships in U.S. Waters a Wide Berth |
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In troubled times, it never hurts to review safety procedures. Bob Hale gives a quick rundown of what to do when encountering the various kinds of ships granted special protection for national security. |
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Article: Bigggg Ships |
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How important is VTS for the average yachtie? Here's an article by Waggoner contributor Bruce Evertz that shows just how crucial it can be. |
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Article: We're Going Slow, & We Like It (Most of the Time) |
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How much of a difference does 8 knots make? Here's Bob Hale with his experiences on taking things a little easier. |
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Article: Battling Winter Mold and Mildew |
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An important winterizing piece, reprinted with our thanks, from Pacific Yachting magazine. |
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Article: Everything You Wanted to Know About Ranger 21s |
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An informative e-mail dialog prompted by Jerry Schroeder's “A Week in the Gulf Islands on a 21-foot Boat.” |
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Article: Close Call With Carbon Monoxide |
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An important safety issue is revisited in this reprint from the February, 2002 Tollycraft Boating Club newsletter. |
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Article: Dangerous Tide-Rips in Rosario Strait |
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This letter describes the rip that can develop at the south end of Rosario Strait on an ebb tide, especially a large ebb tide, when a strong current is flowing. |
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Article: A Week in the Gulf Islands on a 21-foot Boat |
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A n interesting, informative and inspirational tale, sent to us by Jerry Schroeder. |
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Article: We Install a Synchronizer |
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Twin engines need to run the same speed to run straight and smooth. A synchronizer makes it easy. |
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Article: Propeller Tune-up Brings Big Improvement |
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We thought the vibration was from the engines. Turns out the vibration came from the propellers. |
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