You know me, I'm a boater through and through.  I think there is a boater in all of us!  Hope you like my pages!

These pages in the drop down below are pages that people have sent me.  I've posted them because I thought they should be seen more. 

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Since 1938, the Rivolta name has been synonymous with design excellence, sweeping from land to sea as the companies of the Rivolta group bring innovative and responsible development to a new generation of products.

From the late 1940s and 1950s when Renzo Rivolta senior introduced stylish motor scooters and energy-efficient automobiles to post-war italy, through the production of the superb sports cars of the 1960s and 1970s. through highly successful real estate development in the united states, to the current design and production of the state-of-the-art sailing and motor yachts, the Rivolta family has sought to demonstrate that efficiency and high performance are compatible with beautiful design.

The automotive world still cherishes the breakthrough city car concept of the Isetta "Bubble Car," as well as the dazzling design of the vehicles which followed: the Iso-Rivolta GT, and legendary Grifo, Lele, the first high performance four-door car, the Fidia, and Varedo automobiles developed under the direction of Renzo's son, Piero, which still stand today as examples of design taken far beyond what were considered the technological limits of their time.

Today, as Rivolta real estate developments flourish on the southwest Florida coast, Rivolta yachts, guided by Piero's son Renzo, produces a full line of motor yachts aimed at the client who seeks an innovative product with both clear references to classic design concepts and the latest in high-technology design, construction and performance.

In short, the Rivolta story today blends italian design flair with american reliability and international elegance. in their line of yachts, luxury meets high performance in a setting of unrivaled comfort. this is the present-day expression of the ideals and standards of the first Renzo Rivolta, who believed that innovation, beauty and reliability could be combined in products of lasting value.

Since 1938, the Rivolta name has been synonymous with design excellence, sweeping from land to sea as the companies of the Rivolta group bring innovative and responsible development to a new generation of products.

From the late 1940s and 1950s when Renzo Rivolta senior introduced stylish motor scooters and energy-efficient automobiles to post-war italy, through the production of the superb sports cars of the 1960s and 1970s. through highly successful real estate development in the united states, to the current design and production of the state-of-the-art sailing and motor yachts, the Rivolta family has sought to demonstrate that efficiency and high performance are compatible with beautiful design.

The automotive world still cherishes the breakthrough city car concept of the Isetta "Bubble Car," as well as the dazzling design of the vehicles which followed: the Iso-Rivolta GT, and legendary Grifo, Lele, the first high performance four-door car, the Fidia, and Varedo automobiles developed under the direction of Renzo's son, Piero, which still stand today as examples of design taken far beyond what were considered the technological limits of their time.

Today, as Rivolta real estate developments flourish on the southwest Florida coast, Rivolta yachts, guided by Piero's son Renzo, produces a full line of motor yachts aimed at the client who seeks an innovative product with both clear references to classic design concepts and the latest in high-technology design, construction and performance.

In short, the Rivolta story today blends italian design flair with american reliability and international elegance. in their line of yachts, luxury meets high performance in a setting of unrivaled comfort. this is the present-day expression of the ideals and standards of the first Renzo Rivolta, who believed that innovation, beauty and reliability could be combined in products of lasting value.

Since 1938, the Rivolta name has been synonymous with design excellence, sweeping from land to sea as the companies of the Rivolta group bring innovative and responsible development to a new generation of products.

From the late 1940s and 1950s when Renzo Rivolta senior introduced stylish motor scooters and energy-efficient automobiles to post-war italy, through the production of the superb sports cars of the 1960s and 1970s. through highly successful real estate development in the united states, to the current design and production of the state-of-the-art sailing and motor yachts, the Rivolta family has sought to demonstrate that efficiency and high performance are compatible with beautiful design.

The automotive world still cherishes the breakthrough city car concept of the Isetta "Bubble Car," as well as the dazzling design of the vehicles which followed: the Iso-Rivolta GT, and legendary Grifo, Lele, the first high performance four-door car, the Fidia, and Varedo automobiles developed under the direction of Renzo's son, Piero, which still stand today as examples of design taken far beyond what were considered the technological limits of their time.

Today, as Rivolta real estate developments flourish on the southwest Florida coast, Rivolta yachts, guided by Piero's son Renzo, produces a full line of motor yachts aimed at the client who seeks an innovative product with both clear references to classic design concepts and the latest in high-technology design, construction and performance.

In short, the Rivolta story today blends italian design flair with american reliability and international elegance. in their line of yachts, luxury meets high performance in a setting of unrivaled comfort. this is the present-day expression of the ideals and standards of the first Renzo Rivolta, who believed that innovation, beauty and reliability could be combined in products of lasting value.

Boats are a hard nut to crack these days with all that's going wrong with the economy.  Just tonight our president talked about doing whatever he felt was the right thing to do for our growth regardless of what the congress and house would do.  I think it's a big mistake.  First we need to reign in on responsible spending. 

So when I compare our nations debt crisis, I look to my own fiscal statement and think I'm doomed to only being able to afford a row boat.  Is that wrong?  Should I spend the way that our president does?  If that's the case, i'm looking for a lender that will finance the boat or rather mega yacht pictured above here.   We're all spending a yacht budget on a row boat income these days. 

Possibly what I should start looking at are sailing vessels.  Low cost for point a to b travel.  I've seen some pretty inexpensive sailboats but I'm thinking they're low because of neglect and the possible need for lots of costly repairs. 

Maybe I should take a few years off from boats while the economy is bad. 

Maybe that's what I'll do.

More to come later...

Sadie

Welcome to BoatingArizona.net

 My goal and intention is to provide information about the Local Arizona Lakes, Hot Spots, Marinas as well as the local Boat Dealers, Boat Sales, Service and Parts Department here in our Great State...
I hope you find the information useful and please feel free to add your comments and suggestions!

Thanks, Aaron

I want to share the best of the best next.  Bear with me...

NoMI Kitchen is based on the idea that the center of the home is the kitchen, where family and friends gather; an everyday occasion place. The unique design presents the kitchen as the focal point, showcasing the culinary team and features a prominent Molteni stove.

The dining room offers a comfortable and approachable atmosphere. Rich, wooden tables accented with leather will replace the more formal white tablecloths. Contemporary tones with dark browns, creams and pop of colors infuse the space with warmth and complement the restored details of the original mosaic tile floors. The renowned Dale Chihuly hand-blown glass sculptures are  repositioned in the private dining rooms. The artistic “Wintry Branches” adorn the space located above the dining room’s coveted window tables and specially commissioned photographs enhance the interior and overall experience.

To learn more about NoMI Kitchen, please visit NoMIRestaurant.com.

 
To follow NoMI on Twitter, click here.

Reservations:
To make your reservations please visit NoMI Kitchen online or call 312 239 4030.

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Soon will provide Virtual Tour guide for city of Chicago

This will be a page about the history surrounding the City of Chicago.

Welcome to The Tall Shoulders of Chicago...

Moving to the area?  You need to set yourself up with a reputable "family oriented" real estate company in Chicago that can show you the in's and out's of living in Chicago or in the suburbs of Chicago.  We recommend working with Grove Realtors in Downers Grove.   Downers Grove Homes are typically situated on good sized lots with a wide variety of prices and home styles for nearly all income levels. 

Please bear with us as we are just getting started.  Till then, Check out some cool boats.

News....  Coming soon.

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Logoit has access to brand names and premium merchandise

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Logoit will always respond to your questions, we pay attention to detail, and provide you quality merchandise. This is essential to making your promotional efforts a success.

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I recenly found the boat I was looking for on this site.

Specials are on hold right now. 

We have been serving the greater north american businesses with promotional products for just over 20 years.  We are working to better serve you.

We provide a full line of all types of shirts!

We have enjoyed 20 years of providing our customers with only the best, top knotch promotional products that businesses have come to expect from us.  However, we must take some time off to take care of some personal business and must take some time away from the business.  We will however be back as soon as we kick this thing!  Depending on what you are looking for, send us an email to info at tugboatpromoservices.com and we will find a way to service your needs!  Use the link above to have your needs fulfilled till then.

In my years of business, I have come across few who do a really good job, and with the fact that we are no longer servicing clients, we too must go to others to fulfill our needs.  Jim is a great guy.  Just use the link above to find his business and you will see what I mean!

Today on the news a cruise ship in the Mediterranean that ran aground gouging it's side and taking on water.  The captain of which is now in jail for not only failing to do his job as a captain but also for abandoning ship before making sure that his passengers and crew were all safe. 

The root of this I can't help but think that the tide had something to do with the accident.  I mean, it's a cruise ship.  They run the same course every time with every group of people I'd bet.  But rather than this being a case of running off course, I'd guess that someone didn't check the charts or time of day and the depth of the sea in this area based on the tides.  It's truly a shame to see such a loss of a ship like this.  It looked like it must have been quite a cruise liner. 

No matter what size boat you operate, you have to know the waters you are in.  Simply pushing through the water blindly is just a wreck waiting to happen.

My heart goes out to the families of all the lives lost and to those whom are still missing.

1/23/2012

This whole cruise ship sinking brings me back to a time when I was just a younger guy just out of college with some at the time, silly ideas.  One such idea which I actually submitted via a patent search or invention submission company was a system for raising private yachts that had recently sunk.  Or better yet to prevent them from ever reaching the bottom of whatever body of water they were in at the time.  I never heard back from the company on my idea and don't know if anything ever came of it but I'm now wondering if my invention could be used in this situation. 

The idea as it was, would be a pressurized system that detected water submersion and if so, would inflate a raft if you will that would float on the surface of the water and allow the sunken vessel to simply hover just under the waterline.  I'm not a physics expert, but if you pulled the plug of a boat, let her sink, there has to be a way to calculate the mass of air needed to keep the sunken mass from going down any further. 

I figured that this would be a great invention for insurance companies to promote to their customers.  You'd just bolt in some way this pack to the bow of your vessel and another one or two to the back as well.  If submerged for a few minutes or longer, the airbags would deploy and float the vessel just under the waterline.  Then a tow boat could come and just tow it back to shore to a waiting dry dock or crane depending on the size of the boat. 

If you look at the cruise ship in italy, it's on it's side in only I'd say about 60 feet of water.  Fitting the ship with some air bags on the starboard side along with the same amount on the skyward port side, would raise the ship off the bottom and possibly even right the ship. 

Just think if a ship like this had my system or ida in place before this happened.  They could have prevented it from even tipping over or going this far!!!  It's kind of the same concept of having a RIB (rigid inflatable boat) emergency concept device that could be connected to the side of a ship in an emergency to prevent sinking.  Who knows, maybe it'll surface someday.

Hello Everybody!

You see, for years, you have been able to create custom web pages with your account on any of our Hot Deals sites like HotBoatDeals.com for example.  It doesn't matter if you've used the custom pages feature before or not but essentially we have made it possible for us to build you a website from all the information you've put into our site on any domain name!!  The cost of this service is $50/yr + a $50 setup fee and the Inventory feature is $100 per year for each grouping of 25 items from your inventory.  All totaling $200.00. 

Sign up today, and get it all for 50% off!

What can you use this site for?  It's great as a business or personal website for sharing your ideas with the internet public!  If you have inventory loaded into our system, it's a great way to get additional exposure for your items for sale.  You can make 25 web pages to publish with your site also. 

Why is this such a good deal? 

Because this is a website that has all the benefits of a dynamic website all rolled into a basic/static html website.  You use our system to create your pages, inventory, and other essential details.  When you are finished with your updates, simply click on the publish link to update your entire site!  That's right, YOUR ENTIRE SITE!!!  Every time your site is published to the web site hosting server, your entire site with all pages, all links, all content, all pictures are automatically re-written with only the current information and page data from OUR Dynamic system and immediately sent to the host server where we are hosting your domain name. 

Where is the Host Server?  We have set up basic hosting accounts all over the country that allow us to host these websites.   Since these sites are created in our system as static HTML sites, hosting is downright inexpensive.  There is no special functionality on these servers to speak of that would jack up the price.  Just simple, easy hosting.

Want email service as well?  Add $25 (normally a $50) add on. 

Want to have your site hosted somewhere else?  That's fine, you can have the site hosted on your (included) internet access hosting account with Comcast, AT&T, Verizon, or any other host for that matter.  We just configure our system to push your site out to any host of your choosing.

Interested?  Call me, the DotComd Guy at 630-215-9788 to get your own website today!

Something else that I want to mention is that these are very powerful websites built utilizing CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) which in a nutshell means that you can have your website look however you want!  Each and every website comes with a standard yet flexible layout that can be customized pretty well.  If you want a more advanced design, you can either come up with your own CSS, or have our designers work with you to design a look that is appealing to you.  We have a few different authorized CSS designers rangeing in price from $40-$90 per hour.  When having our designers work with you the CSS insertion fee is waived.  I mean, we have to pay for all this somehow...

SeaDek offers a large selection of colors and color combinations.

In this video Jason Gardner will show you how to create a template of a swim platform using a SeaDek template kit to be sent back to the SeaDek factory to have a custom swim platform pad made.

Template Kits

Use our SeaDek template kits to create your own template(s) to submit to us for a quote and to begin production of your pads. This kit includes the following:

1, 2 or 3 sheets of clear Mylar plastic 40" x 80" 1 indelible marker data form 1 template instructions 1 set of EVA foam color samples.

Once you have the kit follow the simple templating instructions. The cost of the kit is refundable upon purchase of a completed pad. Though the templating process is pretty simple, there are DIY video instructions to help you.

Sheet Material Features

SeaDek offers a complete line of non-skid cut pads and sheet material that are perfect for any area on a boat that requires improved non-skid or padding in areas frequently used for sitting or kneeling. These products protect boats’ surfaces, preventing scratching and chipping. They also cover up surface imperfections, helping it look like new. SeaDek is made from soft, durable, UV resistant EVA material specifically designed for the marine environment. SeaDek is a closed-cell material so it will not absorb water.

Perfect for the “Do It Yourselfer” all SeaDek pads come with our robust, marine grade, peel-and-stick adhesive backing for easy installation and are available in a wide range of colors.

Comfort, durability and a finished look and feel are all characteristics of SeaDek's line of stock and custom swim platform traction pads. SeaDek is made from closed-cell EVA material that will not absorb water and is easily applied with our long lasting, easy to apply peel-and-stick adhesive making SeaDek superior to other traction alternatives on the market.

Each pad starts with 5mm foam on the bottom for comfort and shock absorption. A thermo embossed, 3mm layer is then added to the top for durability and superior non-skid performance in both wet and dry conditions. Next the marine grade PSA backing is added to the pad. Next our CNC machine routes a finished bevel along the outer edge of the pad. Finally a logo is routed into the center of the pad. On stock items the SeaDek or boat manufacture's logo is routed into the pad. Custom text and graphics can be incorporated into the pad as well.

Malibu®, Monterey®, Moomba®, Supra®, Yamaha®, Chaparral®, MaterCraft®, Tige® and Sea Ray® are just a few of the brands in our catalog of swim platform pad designs and our selection is growing daily. If you don't see your specific boat and platform don't worry, we will work with you to template your own boat using the template kits available from our online store. This short video will show you how to template you boat: Template Video.

Helm Station Pads

Coaming Bolster Pads

Comfort, durability and a finished look and feel are all characteristics of SeaDek's line of stock and custom swim platform traction pads. SeaDek is made from closed-cell EVA material that will not absorb water and is easily applied with our long lasting, easy to apply peel-and-stick adhesive making SeaDek superior to other traction alternatives on the market.

Each pad starts with 5mm foam on the bottom for comfort and shock absorption. A thermo embossed, 3mm layer is then added to the top for durability and superior non-skid performance in both wet and dry conditions. Next the marine grade PSA backing is added to the pad. Next our CNC machine routes a finished bevel along the outer edge of the pad. Finally a logo is routed into the center of the pad. On stock items the SeaDek or boat manufacture's logo is routed into the pad. Custom text and graphics can be incorporated into the pad as well.

Malibu®, Monterey®, Moomba®, Supra®, Yamaha®, Chaparral®, MaterCraft®, Tige® and Sea Ray® are just a few of the brands in our catalog of swim platform pad designs and our selection is growing daily. If you don't see your specific boat and platform don't worry, we will work with you to template your own boat using the template kits available from our online store. This short video will show you how to template you boat: Template Video.

Surreal:

“Characterized by fantastic imagery and incongruous juxtapositions; resembling a dream…”

Surreal Productions turns dreams of both brands and consumers into a fantastic reality.

Surreal Productions, a specialized marketing and promotions firm, offers targeted event and entertainment marketing services within Chicago’s influential and impenetrable nightlife and social communities. With the ability to target hundreds of thousands of consumers in the greater Chicago area on a weekly basis, your brand will associate with a demographic whose buying power and emotional loyalties are unmatched.

Social behavior and associated brand relationships are fostered by desirable experiences. Surreal Productions operates at the core of these experiences as both the author and conductor. Specializing in the young-professional, “tastemaker” demographic, please allow Surreal to legitimately activate your brand with proven market influencers via relevant and emotional bonds that they truly crave. These consumers will respond to Surreal entertainment programs and invitation-based promotions, resulting in optimal attendance and genuine brand connectivity.

Surreal Productions maintains long-standing relationships with Chicago’s premiere restaurant, nightlife and alternative venue destinations – providing functional and buzz-worthy locations that are conveniently located where tastemakers live, work and play.

Capabilities:

What We Activate:                                                           Result – What Consumers FEEL:
Event marketing strategy                                                   Connected                
Event concept strategy                                                     Relationship            
Event location strategy and procurement                             Invited            
Event promotion strategy and services                                 Excited        
Event hosting strategy and services                                     Individualized
Talent acquisition and management services                         Entertained
On-site branding strategy and management                           Emotional
Sponsorship and partnership strategy                                   Community

In the past year or so we have been working on cleaning up our yard, cleaning up, and removing all valuable parts from boats that other boats might still need.  From boat windshields, to steering cables, to complete engines and drive parts.  We have a wide variety of parts that could be put to good use on your boat.  If you are looking for parts to use on your boat without paying the new part price, check out our inventory list and see if you find something of interest to you.  Check out our list of used  / salvage boat parts.  We have parts for small boats, runabouts, yachts, and superyachts.  From Chris Craft to the predecessors of Carver Boat Company. 

As we find some hard to find parts that many people look hard for, we will post them to this page as well as our inventory list on Hot Boat Deals.  If you are looking for complete boats, yachts or other watercraft, we have Yachts for Sale on our main website.

Thank you for visiting our page.

Sincerely, The Ritters

Today I sold my first couple of t-shirts on a new shopping cart website that I had set up to help support and spread the word about hotboatdeals.com and boasty.org.  The first to go was a white as well as a blue t-shirt that says "Nauti-Boy" across the chest.  They're pretty basic in nature but are good shirts made by glidden.  I have several from BOASTY that are still in fine shape. 

For the Nautical enthusiast, It's close to a must have!  I plan on making more for myself to promote the line as well.  If you're a fan of HotBoatDeals.com and want to help us succeed, hop on over to www.HotWearables.com and order a few. 

Thanks!  DotComd...

Bottom Paint

Aluminum Bottom Paint

Bottom Paint  Primers

Have Tank Will Travel is a Specialized Yacht & Boat Maintenance Company. In Chicago IL, WI, IN, FL and Islands.

We provide 24 Hr Emergency Services, no matter where you are we are here to assist you.

www.havetankwilltravel.com

This is my family as it was in 2006 before the addition of my litle bLake Cruzer...

This was ellie Meg and tracy on the boat in Kenosha.  Boy we miss that fast boat!

2006 was our second year with the bigger boat.  We had spent the prior year at North Point Marina which was 10 miles south of here in Winthrop Harbor Illinois.  At the end of the year at North Point, the office was hounding us for our upcoming seasons slip fees which was to be paid that fall.  Or at least the deposit was...  We were annoyed by the pressure so we went shopping for a new marina.  We checked out spots in Racine, and a few others.  We found ourselves in love with Kenosha by the end of the day.  There was a fast way to get here from the highway, good shopping spots on our way to the marina, restaurants, night life, and a full marina teeming with people that were so very friendly. 

We really enjoyed out time there till we moved to the larger slips with a bigger boat in the spring of 2007.  Don't get me wrong, the pool, the amenities, and out friends from our other docks where great.  But some of the people on our new docks just didn't get along with us.  Or more to the point me.  It wasn't that I had ever done anything to them, it was simply that one of the people from the new dock had told everyone that I was some jerk from another dock that must have done something really bad.  So in the end, it turned out that all the bad times on the big new dock was due to a case of mistaken identity.   Go figure...

My family loved going here and hanging out at the pool which is fantastic at Southport Marina.  There is a real resort like feeling to this place.  Snack bar, jacuzzi, sprinkler park, water fountains, work out area, & more.  I'd reccommend it to anyone. 

After a few years here, we decided to move closer to Chicago to get more of another kind of boating in...  You know, the one where you do something every weekend!!!  Where you actually go someplace each time you go to the boat!

Till next time...  Keep it safe!

I have worked on the Port City Princess for 15 years.  I am finally the lead Captain.  WOW!  I have done everything on the boat but spend lots of time on the wheel.  Now I get my chance to drive the boat full time.

What's your take on the this?

We'll show you a gas boycott!
THIS IS NOT THE 'DON'T BUY' GAS FOR ONE DAY, BUT IT WILL SHOW YOU HOW WE CAN GET GAS BACK DOWN TO    $1.30 PER GALLON. 
  
This was sent by a retired Coca Cola executive.  It came from one of his engineer buddies who retired from Halliburton.  If you are tired of the gas prices going up AND they will continue to rise this summer, take time to read this please. 
  
Phillip Hollsworth offered this idea.

This makes MUCH MORE SENSE than the "don't buy gas on a certain day" campaign that was going around last April or May! 
It's worth your consideration.  Join the resistance!!!!
  
I hear we are going to hit close to $ 4.00 a gallon by next summer and it might go higher!!  Want gasoline prices to come down? 
  
We need to take some intelligent, united action.  
The oil companies just laughed at that because they knew we wouldn't continue to "hurt" ourselves by refusing to buy gas. 
 
It was more of an inconvenience to us than it was a problem for them. 
BUT, whoever thought of this idea has come up with a plan that can Really work.  Please read on and join with us! 
  
By now you're probably thinking gasoline priced at about $2.00 is super cheap.  Me too!  It is currently $3.30 at Arco and Costco for regular unleaded in Salem , Oregon and climbing every week.
  
Now that the oil companies and the OPEC nations have conditioned us to think that the cost of a gallon of gas is CHEAP at $2.50 - $3.25, we need to take aggressive action to teach them that BUYERS control the marketplace..not sellers. 
  
With the price of gasoline going up more each day, we consumers need to take action. 

The only way we are going to see the price of gas come down is if we hit someone in the pocketbook by not purchasing their gas!  And, we can do that WITHOUT hurting ourselves. 

How?  Since we all rely on our cars, we can't just stop buying gas. 

But we CAN have an impact on gas prices if we all act together to force a price war. 

Here's the idea: For the rest of this year, DON'T purchase ANY gasoline from the two biggest companies (which now are one), EXXON and MOBIL. 

If they are not selling any gas, they will be inclined to reduce their prices.  If they reduce their prices, the other companies will have to follow suit. 

But to have an impact, we need to reach literally millions of Exxon and Mobil gas buyers.  It's really simple to do!  Now, don't  wimp out on me at this point...keep reading and I'll explain how  simple it is to reach millions of  people!! 

I am sending this note to 30 people.  If each of us send it to at  least ten more (30 x 10 = 300) ...  and those 300 send it to at  least ten more (300 x 10 =  3,000)... and  so on, by the time the message reaches the sixth group of people, we  will have reached over THREE MILLION  consumers .
If those three million get excited and pass this on to ten friends each, then 30 million people will have been contacted! 
 
If it goes one level further, you guessed it.....  THREE HUNDRED MILLION PEOPLE!!! 
  
Again, all you have to do is send this to 10 people.  That's all! 

(If you don't understand how we can reach 300 million and all you have to do is send this to 10 people...  Well, let's face it, you just aren’t a mathematician.  But I am.  So trust me on this one. 

How long would all that take?  If each of us sends this e-mail out to ten more people within one day of receipt, all 300 MILLION people could conceivably be contacted within the next 8 days! 

I'll bet you didn't think you and I had that much potential, did you!  Acting together we can make a difference.
 
 

You have only the rights you are willing to fight for!
 

If you think of it this way, your boat is made up of many many layers.   All the rubbing compound did was remove the bad layer to expose the good layer underneath!  Of both gelcoat and also of paint (which was faded).   The boat after 3-4 years of ownership now looks like a brand new boat!!!  I'm stunned and soo satisfied with the results.  I still need to do the back of the boat and will do that soon.  But for now the Krazy Klean does a good job to make it white.  Just not shiny.  Maybe I'll have a chance to do it in the morning before the wife and kids get up.

I'm planning on redoing my eisenglass with all canvas to make it easier and quicker to put up and take down and also so that I'm not continually damaging the plastic eisenglass windows that always seem to yellow and get all disgusting.  Plus I can't wait to be able to just fold up the sections and put them under a seat or something.  I do also still plan on making a eisenglass set as well as a total screen set.  That way I can have all the pieces for either total privacy, bug protection but still wind and air, or protection from the rain while still being able to see or whatever.  So I'm about to buy, what kind should I get? 

Yes, I know, most people who do this screw it up,  I plan on it.  For what the material cost is I can screw it up many times and still save a ton over having someone else do it.  Plus what I'm looking forward to is the pride of knowing that I did it myself. 

So what do you think?

   I am Aaron (boatbouy) with Century Marine here in Mesa Arizona.  We have been serving Arizona's Boating needs for over 30 years.   We are a Dealer for Monterey, Regal, Ebbtide, Correct Craft Nautiques, Moomba as well as high quality Used and Pre-Owned Boats.   Please visit my site and dont hesitate to contact me our the staff here at Century Marine, we will be glad to help with all of your boating needs.  Thank You!

Aaron (boatbouy)

Century Marine

www.centurymarine.com

Email: aaron@centurymarine.com

  Anybody know what classifies a "Ski Boat"?  Being in Boat Sales I get asked this question all the time.  Providing it has enough power you can "ski" behind just about any boat, right?  I look forward to your response.

Thanks, Aaron (boatbouy)

Century Marine

The 39' Patron is aimed at being on the water the first week in February. The 30' Ecco (our first true Deckboat) will be following behind around July of next year.

I will post some recent pictures here soon!

If you are unfamiliar with Kachina, please visit our web site at www.kachinaboats.com.

I look foward to chatting here and answering any questions you may have.

Have a wonderful and safe holiday season!

Shannon

we've been boating seriously for about 10 yrs and started out with a 2455 Ciera sunbridge. nice enough boat for a starter but danged difficult to dock in any kind of wind or current...it would spin in a new york minute...

then we moved up to a Maxum 2700SCR...we got a good deal on this one concidering it was an engineering model....it was equipted with tons of extra's...6.2ltr mpi with b3 drive....4.5 kva genny...ac/heat...winch...built in gps system...it was really a great boat and would take us anywhere in the puget sound...she was easy to drive and really an awesome boat..but with 2 dogs and us...it was tough to move around with a 9.5ft beam...

so..we started looking for a bigger boat...we looked at 4winns....searay.....maxum's...you name it....we almost went with a deal at a boat show for a used 360 searay..but it wasn't a real deal per se.....just then the bottom fell out of the industry and boating prices dropped like a stone....after about 6 mos and very frustrated at the types of boats we were looking at in the used market...my wife decided to call our good friend Mac of lake union searay in bellingham wa....he tells her he's got a really nice boat that might fit our needs.....he tells us to let him get it up to bellingham..it's presently stored in a warehouse and he'll give us a call later in the week with numbers...

well...bout later in the week Mac gives us a call and tells us the numbers for the boat is 189k..(way out of our budget)...the good news is 50k is taken right off the top cuz it's a 1 yr old boat..(note..it had 1.3hrs on each engine when we got to the marina).....plus a factory incentive of 24k...then there was our trade in....valued at 32k(not what I was looking to get but sometimes you deal some at the top to get some off the bottom..or visa versa)...anyway...we get up that weekend to bellingham and the marina....

The 340 is already in the water and both engines are idling...smooth as a sewing machine...the crew is finishing off wiping the boat down and getting things running on the boat....she's gorgeous....black and white (we vowed we'd never own a black and white boat)...but this one we fell in love with.....she's long...35 ft...11.5 ft beam....roomy as hell....the crew takes us out and the only thing I can find is that there is a slight leak from the head and the throttles are completely out of adjustment and stiff....she has twin 5.7mpi engines and b3 seacore drives....

we take her out for seatrails and before we know it we're up on plane and running with huge grins all over our faces...the wife and I are just completely taken on how she handles ....we hit about 40mph and run over wakes left and right....the boat just goes bump and we're done......she didn't even feel anything we tossed at her.....when I go out on a seatrail..I like to take some wakes to see how they will take the bumps...how she takes water over the bow or across the beam....how the trottles respond..how the engines respond to throttle inputs....how the drives react to trimming...I don't like to push the speed of the engines until she's properly broken in....

once we got back from seatrails....the wife and I couldn't get the smile off our faces as we signed the papers and the sales crews paced nervously ....we get the manuals for every system and shake hands with Mac and the store manager....

the wife and I stop at a local boat shop and pick up 2 fenders for our new boat..and then go for a well deserved lunch at anthony's on the bay in bellingham....completely shocked we got such a great deal on a brand new boat....

so far the 340 has been spectacular....we had an issue with the bellows leaking in both drives ..thus requiring both to be replaced at Bayliners expense...now we're all set to go for many yrs of great boating with a wonderfully spacious boat...

so far about the only thing I've needed to do is add a tv in the midberth and some minor repairs....but overall the boat has been absolutly amazing and comfortable....and fast....did I mention how fast she is capable of???...the sales crew told me 50 mph...I didn't believe them....last time I was out alone..I decided to see what she was capable of while heading up river...there wasn't any wind...water was flat and the current was calm.....I hit the throttles and instantly jumped up to about 40mph......then as she planed out (well below 40)...the speed of the boat started increasing quickly...hit 45mph rounding the bend....48mph as I was running out of river before hitting the no wake zone....and I hadn't even started trimming the drives up ...at 4900rpm...I was running at 48mph....yep..she'd hit 50 mph with no sweat.....

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What do you think, do you like it also?

Who knew?  am I just slow on the uptack or did everyone else already know about this on google?

So, Is it possible to keep birds, bird droppings and other unwanted animals away from a boat if there is a possible threat of a snake on board?  

I've seen a boat on my dock which looks like it has an owl mounted on the very front of the bow rail.  Is this for the same effect?

Anybody have experience with something like this?  I really hate snakes, but if it works, I'll try it! 

we (the wife unit and I) live and boat in the puget sound in washington state....some of the most amazing boating on the planet....we have a 35ft 2008 bayliner.....monster boat from my other ones we've owned...but loving it ...she's big...fast and roomy...can't ask for anything better....

hope to make more contributions to the site in the future...

Steve

30' Hunter Sailboater here.  I'm also a powerboater.  So I like this site as well.  When i was a kid there was a kid in grade school that used to call me popeye because my dad had some old broken down wooden sailboat in the driveway.  I don't know if he was gealous or not but he helped me get the name.  I've got a small ski boat with an outboard like in my avatar but I also have a 30' hunter sailboat.  Both work well for a guy on a limited budget. 

Anyways i just wanted to introduce myself since it seems that's what some others on the site are starting to do.  I've been on this site for months.  I like it.  it's fast and once you get aquinted to how this guy built it, it's very easy to make your way around.  It seems to have been built as if the builder uses the site.  I think hes dotcomd.  He seems to have the most stuff on the site and hes always the first one to post in most of the sections. 

In any case, I'm Popeye the sailor man!  toot toot!!

I'd love to see replies from the guests we had out there.  So let's get this thread going!

Is there anyone doing the great loop?

My name is Branden, I'm the moderator and creator of this forum.  Please feel free to contact me if you have any suggestions about the site and or this forum relating to new topics, sub topics, the BOASTY event, or anything else. 

Have fun and keep it clean please.  No canned ham here please!

So should anyone else like to head up an initiative to get people involved in the BOASTY event, please reply to this forum, list any contact info you'd like anyone to have to contact you about the event. 

If you would like to contact me, please feel free to contact me at 630-299-6999 for the details about the event and how you can help.

Thanks, Branden

Any experience with this?

This boat only had 1/8 of a tank of fuel, no water, and on top of that only two people on board.  They dare to post numbers and fuel burn numbers which I'd guess are supposed to make it look good.  But when i run, especially on long trips, I'll run with 3/4 to full tanks of fuel, full water, and with 5-8 people on board.  Do that, and then you'll have some numbers to post. 

DO IT OVER BOATING MAG!  Test it again and get back to me!

All tug lovers are invited owners or not.

Be sure to give full details on the form of what you will do with your guests for the day.  If you have any questions or would like to make a donation to the cause, please call Branden @ 630-299-6999.

However, If I were able to build a complete new hard top for the boat that looked like all the new hardtops on all the new boat lines coming out I think it would make my boat look just about brand new!  Most of these boats are between 500k and 900k for the same basic boat that I have and also have that hardtop look.  If it cost me $50k to make the hardtop it'd still be a great deal because I'd have the look and features of a new hardtop on an older boat that looked really cool!

So, does anyone know of a company that can get me started or do the whole thing?

What do you guys think?

Your Choice of Power: Mercury, Yamaha, Honda, Evinrude, Suzuki!!

"""""Features"""""

""""HELM"""" • Deluxe Fiberglass Helm Stand w/ Woodgrain Panel
• Humminbird 385ci, Color GPS / Fishfinder with UniMap
• JBL Stereo System w/ MP3 Plug & INFINITY Speakers
• Tilt Steering and Italian Design Soft Grip Wheel
• 12 Volt Receptacle & LED Courtesy Light
• Windshield w/ Quick Release Hardware

"""""UPHOLSTERY""""""
• Luxurious Soft Touch Contoured Seating
• Plush Captain's Seat w/ Sliding Adjustable Pedestal
• Stainless Steel Cup Holders and Latches
• 1/2" Thick Plastic Seat Bases w/ Storage & Ventilation
• SRT, Stain Resistant X-Panded Back Vinyls
• Portable Cup Holder

""""COMPONENTS""""
• 23" Diam. Pontoons w/ Full Length Keel
• Weathermax Bimini Top and Storage Boot
• Robust Aluminum Rear Entry Ladder
• Running Lights
• Stainless Steel Mooring Cleats
• Custom 22 oz. Marine Carpet
• Contoured Anodized Railings & Rub Rail
• Riser Trim w/ "Qwest" Logo
• Hi-Flex Chrome Graphics
• Quick Release Bimini Hardware
• Deutsch Waterproof Electrical Connectors
• Heavy Duty Gate Latches & Pinch Protectors

"""""XRE PACKAGE"""""
• Rear Fishing Seats w/ Removable Pedestals
• Rear Fishing Station w/ Rod & Cup Holders
• Aerated Livewell
• Available in Cruise or Fish Packages

""""FUSION TRIPLE TUBE PACKAGE"""""
Three 23" diameter pontoons for increased stability, bouyancy and strength
Lifting Strakes offer quick planning and better control
Tunnel Hull aluminum under skin reduces drag and creates a smoother ride with higher top end speeds.
Standard 8'ft wide deck..
Heavy-Duty nose cones with integrated splash guards..
Seastar Hydraulic Steering

Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery and for more information please contact Aaron at Century Marine = 480-835-9134

This is not a kit boat! It is 100% custom.

5 year hull warranty and 2 year powertrain warranty!!

Just a few of the many kind words people are saying about Minncraft Boats:

"Impressive in the pictures Minncraft has posted but even more impressive seeing it in person as we did tonight. The craftsmanship is top notch and The Lexington sure stood out as the gem of the boat show. Congratulations!"

"I was seriously looking at Hackercrafts, but I like your approach better."

"You my friend, surely know about hard work…..the Lexington is amazing!!!"

"The Lexington 23" Features and Options:

• Built with cold molded technology using alternating layers of material totally encapsulated in epoxy (see videos on website for more info). The entire hull from the rubrail down is also covered with 6 oz fiberglass. The top layers are solid mahogany and teak with an acrylic automotive UV clear coat. This is the best and most accepted building practice for non fiberglass boats. It is stronger and lighter than fiberglass! This boat weighs only 2,800 lbs.
• Powered by a dyno tested 383 stroker producing 427hp and 464 torque with a velvet drive transmission and dual 3 1/2" stainless exhaust. The motor has a ceramic coated intake and custom valve covers and flame arrestor. The valve covers can be customized with your logo.
• Best feature is the 8" Simrad touchscreen system that controls most of the boat's functions including switching, engine monitoring and gauges, GPS, sonar, navigation. It also features a built in AM/FM receiver with amp. It has video, DVD and satellite radio options. Also included with the system is a docking station for ipods, iphones, mp3, memory stick. Everything for the audio is controlled on the touchscreen. There is a premium 6-speaker Polk Audio system. This Simrad system is typically installed on yachts and is a first in the smaller pleasure boat market.
• Start your boat with nothing more than your fingerprint - Finscan start system features 1,000 programmable fingerprints and safe mode start that automatically starts blower and monitors bilge area with a fume detector before allowing a safe start.
• Premium interior is completely custom, featuring the best vinyl with french seams fooling everyone into believing it's real leather. The exterior also features a 5' x 5' sun deck that operates on an electric actuator. The front bucket seats have bolsters and slides.
• Teak floor features a built in insulated cooler. The dash and center console are made of South American leopardwood and features custom cup holders, non slip dash tray built in to padded dash cap
• Banjo style mahogany steering wheel
• Custom designed motorized LED bow light (no other manufacturer has this feature - check out the 2012 Minneapolis debut video to see it operate)
• Rear anchor light is recessed, motorized and telescopic
• Recessed ski pylon rated for 1500 lbs and is fully retractable
• Premium recessed deck cleats and built in fender storage, anchor, rope, and ski lockers
• Two bilge pumps are installed, one on either side of the keel
• Includes a Shorelandr' dual axle trailer with black powder coated 6" frame, aluminum wheels and a spare tire.

If you like what you see, but aren't interested in this boat, we're also accepting orders for custom boats in different sizes and configurations. Contact us via email: minncraft@yahoo.com

Find many more pictures and pictures of the build process as well as several videos at: www.minncraft.com

Thanks for visiting and don't forget to FRIEND us on Facebook to continue to follow future builds www.facebook.com/minncraft

• 2011 Mercury 300 Verado 4-Stroke Engine w/only 139 hours

  2011 Mercury 9.9 4-Stroke Pro Kicker Motor

  Minnkota Terrova Trolling Motor w/I-Pilot

  Lowrance HDS 10 @ Console

  Lowrance HDS 8 @ Bow

  RayMarine Ship to Shore Radio

  Sony Stereo System

  Walk-Thru Windshield

  Bike Seat

  Barrel Seats

  Rear Deck Extension

  Front and Rear Rails

  Oxygenator

  Keel Gaurd

  Shallow Water Ramp Kit

  Bimini Top w/Enclosre

  Full Custom Mooring Cover

  AND MUCH MORE....

   

   

The Regal 3360 Window Express Cruiser::

Take a good look. Here is a totally new 33 that is worthy of extensive and educated scrutiny. Outside: sleek, distinctly Regal styling slices clean through wind and water at speeds approaching 50 mph. Large cat eye ports on either side, and a sleek bank of windows forward, bathe the luxurious interior in natural light. The smart and sophisticated layout provides lavishly for creature comfort and entertaining ease. Life will take on a comfortable elegance in this exquisitely detailed and superbly equipped, high performance SportYacht.

2006 Regal 3360 Window Express Only $125,000 Includes Custom Triple Axel Trailer.... (Private Party Sale, No Sales Tax...) Worldwide Shipping and Nationwide Delivery Available....

Only 135 Original Hours on Twin Volvo 5.7L OSXI Multi-Port Fuel Injected V-8 with 320hp Each, XDP Composite Dual Prop Drives, Factory A/C-Heat & Generator, Full Camper Canvas, Anchor with Windlass, "Loaded with Options & Upgrades" All Services up to date and ready to go! Only $125,000 Includes the Trailer... For more information please call 602-two-nine-zero-7458 or email this ad... Boat is Located in Lake Havasu....  Cell 602-290-7458 Lv Message.. 

For More pictures please click on the Photobucket link:: http://s1110.photobucket.com/albums/h443/redrider215/2006%20Regal%203360%20Window%20Express/

PostingID: 2746540213

This 1977 Bertram 26 Express with Tower, is loaded and ready to fish today! Recent paint job, low hours, tower, fighting chair, outriggers and more make this the best Bertram anywhere!

She was repowered in 2001 with 3ltr mercruisers and has been dry stacked every since then and it shows. This is not a beat up charter boat that needs work before she is ready to go, she is ready now and needs nothing but a new owner!

While priced agressively, the owner is motivated and looking for offers! Willing to consider trading up to newer 26/27' walkaround that is trailerable, (265 Abaco for example).

Don't Miss This One!!

 Sit at the head of the Class in the Monterey 298 SS. This Sport Boat schools all others with its sharp combination of performance and luxury. There's plenty of storage and amenities, providing recreation and room for the entire family. The attractive 298 features include a spacious double berth that sleeps two comfortably with Flat Screen TV and DVD player and Built in MicroWave Oven. A cockpit wet bar with built in Refridgerator and removable cooler, a large sun island aft and extended swim platform with recessed telescopic boarding ladder for safe and easy access in and out of the water. An oversized cockpit with an abundance of room for entertaning. The Helm features a back to back seat that folds down flat for a sun lounge or a sleeper. With the SS package you also get a Stainless-topped windshield , Stereo Upgrade with amp and sub with remotes, Premium Steering Wheel with Full Instrumentation, Sporty Fiber Glass Radar Arch, Garmin GPS, Automatic Fire Extinguisher, Hot Water Heater, Shorepower with 50ft Cord, Anchor Windlass with Anchor, Remote Spotlight, The full sized bow area is perfect for lounging or entertaining your guests. Large Full Bathroom with sink, shower and marine pumpout head. Plus many more features, Includes Custom Triple Axel Trailer with Brakes. Only $59,900.00 Financing Available O.A.C!

For more information on this used boat and many others please visit:

www.centurymarine.com
or
Century Marine
3302 E. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85213

480-835-9134 (ask for Aaron)

Her spacious cabin accommodations provide  comfortable sleeping arrangements for up to 6. Her wide beam, (9'11") makes her seem much larger than a 27' cruiser.

Her walk-thru windshield makes for easy access to the forward deck sunpad and anchor windlass.

Great cockpit arrangement features an L-shaped lounge with removable table and a foldaway aft settee to maximize the space.

Great boat at an even greater price! Don't miss this one!

Fresh bottom job just completed in September,2011. She is staying on a trailer until sold. Truly shows as NEW! Don't miss this one!

While she is priced aggressively, this MOTIVATED seller says to bring an offer!

3302 E. Main Street, Mesa AZ 85213

480-835-9134 (Ask for Aaron!)

   Only 148 total hours on (Just Serviced!) Mercruiser 7.4L LX 310hp V8 and Bravo I Drive, Sport Seating Package, Bow Filler Cushions, Tons of Storage, Bimini Top, Snap Down Bow and Cockpit Cover, Depth Finder, Hour Meter AM/FM Cassette Stereo, Wood Grain Dash, Tandem Axel Trailer and more Only $15,900....

For more information on this used boat and many others please visit:

www.centurymarine.com

480-835-9134 (ask for Aaron!)