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  1. LadyFish

    Repair kit/breakdown equipment etc

    boateric wrote to me suggesting that I post up a list of items you would carry in a tool box on your boat in our Safety section. I think its a great idea but I need your help compiling a list. ..." tools, electrical wire, variety of wire ends, testers, nuts, bolts, alt./ power steering belts...
  2. LadyFish

    Happy Birthday WIMUSKY!

    :) Have a wonderful day!
  3. LadyFish

    Happy Birthday, DJ!!

    Re: Happy Birthday, DJ!!
  4. LadyFish

    Float Plan

    The USCG Float Plan is the world's only life-saving device on paper. No other float plan in the world addresses both the preparer and the holder of the plan. Why prepare a Float Plan? Why should you take the time to prepare a float plan? The answer is simple... there are just too many facts...
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    Anatomy of a Standard First Aid Kit

    You can buy a first aid kit but you can also make your own. Whether you buy a first aid kit or put one together, make sure it has all the items you may need. Include any personal items such as medications and emergency phone numbers. Check expiration dates and replace any used or out-of-date...
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    Do you carry a ditch bag, ditty bag, boat bag ?

    I'm a firm believer in emergency/survival gear in a grab and go bag for your boat and had one when I had my boat. Be sure its a good stay dry bag. Many of the stay dry bags on the market are available in red and you could stencil on "Emergency Gear" to your bag if that is important to you. Air...
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    Happy Birthday Andy in NY

    :) I know I'm a day early but was looking at the calendar and just happen to see it. Have a wonderful 31st Birthday Andy!
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    PFD and Engine Cutoff Switch Law in Louisiana

    4TH OF JULY BOATERS REMINDED OF NEW BOATING REGULATIONS Release Date: 07/01/2008 The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Law Enforcement Division (LDWF/LED) is advising boaters to be aware of new boating regulations, effective July 1, 2008, that affect hand tiller outboard motorboats...
  9. LadyFish

    Texting Seniors

    For all you texting Seniors out there, here are all those short cuts you will need & what they mean. ATD: At The Doctor's BTW: Bring The Wheelchair BYOT: Bring Your Own Teeth CBM: Covered By Medicare CUATSC: See You At The Senior Center DWI: Driving While Incontinent FWBB: Friend With...
  10. LadyFish

    Lunar Eclipse

    In case you missed it. You won't be able to see it again during the winter solstice for another 400 years. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhZWIgUUPZ8&feature=player_embedded
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    NY Life Vest Law update 11/2/2010

    N.Y. life vest law mandatory Albany, New York - November 2, 2010 New York officials are reminding people about a new law meant to keep everyone safe on the cold winter waters. Life vests are now mandatory for anyone riding in a boat less than 21 feet long, from November to May first. It's...
  12. LadyFish

    Swimming and Snorkeling

    Swimming & Diving Near Boats There?s nothing like swimming from the back of your boat on a hot summer day. But swimming from your boat isn?t nearly as predicable as swimming in your pool. Boats may anchor in deep water and then, seconds later--a puff of wind or current-- and the terrain...
  13. LadyFish

    Kids and Boating

    Kids and Boating: An opportunity to instill Recreational Boating Safety values that will last a lifetime By Wayne Spivak National Press Corps United States Coast Guard Auxiliary It is often said that a young mind is an impressionable one. There is great truth to this saying, as countless...
  14. LadyFish

    Expired Flares = No Flares = Fines

    "On your mark. Get Set. Go!" Is your boat going to be ready as soon as the season starts? Summer is not far away and there are a number of things you can do in the next couple of months to prepare your boat for the season. One is checking your flares and, if they need replacing, there are some...
  15. LadyFish

    Happy Birthday Eaglejim!!!!

    Have a wonderful day!!!!!
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    Navigation and Maneuvering

    Rules of the Road Right of Way Rules Whenever you meet another boat, it?s like approaching an unmarked intersection in your car. Knowing a few, simple right of way rules will help you avoid a collision. Just as motorists must know what to do when approaching a four way stop, every...
  17. LadyFish

    Boating Etiquette

    Boating, as a recreational sport, has been around for over 300 years. During this time many customs and traditions have been developed in order to help relieve the natural stress that comes with dealing with the elements. No matter how long you have been boating there is always that tense...
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    Happy Birthday rogerwa !!!!!

    Just a month shy of your ten year anniversary with iboats too. Congrats and Happy Birthday. I hope you have a wonderful day!!!
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    Water Skiing and Diving Safety

    Water Skiing Safety Water skiing is a great way to have fun while enjoying boating. That said, it?s not an activity to be undertaken without preparation. It requires some special skills by the boat operator and the skier, an understanding of hand signals, and demands a lot of attention to safety...
  20. LadyFish

    PFD "Life Jacket"

    PFD "Life Jacket" The best PFD is the one you wear! Mustang Survival is continually improving the design and performance of Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) to encourage full-time use of PFDs. The result is a wide choice of PFDs to suit activities, water conditions and lifestyle. This...
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