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It doesn't get any better then this. Bays and coastal waterways smooth, wind less then 5 knots, tide is rising. Had to go out, took an extended lunch break and launched form Navarre Beach boat ramp and cruised to Pensacola Beach via the ICW. Thought I would share some pics.

What is the best method to protect my engine from freezing, here in the Panhandle of Florida we are hitting below 26 for 3 - 4 hours straight. I have drained the engine and freshwater system. Do I need to do more? Lightbulb in bilge perhaps, I have an industrial shatterproof that I can put...

This is a little unusual, CG stops a runaway boat in Choctawhachtee Bay. http://www.nwfdailynews.com/news/stops-20070-bay-boat.html

Here is a local story with video from the Northwest Florida Daily News: http://www.nwfdailynews.com/news/festival-17853-city-officials.html We will be out there Friday evening for the fireworks show.

http://www.nwfdailynews.com/news/boat-17481-fwc-officers.html Husband pushes wife overboard Comments 42 | Recommend 0 May 18, 2009 - 6:56 AM Wendy Victora Daily News OKALOOSA COUNTY -- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers helped locate a boat in the Santa Rosa...

Docked all day yesterday at Juanas Pagoda for the Navarre Fun Fest, put in about 9 am and stayed til after the fireworks at 10 pm. Great time was had by all and I got to show off my new Magma grill, shrimp and steak kabobs was the menu. Was really surprised by the lack of boat traffic, it was...

Got a call from our boat dealer telling us the Ft Walton Beach Marine Max, where we purchased our boat has relocated and consolidated with the Pensacola Marine Max location. Not really that big of a deal for us a little further drive, 8 miles according to goggle maps. Don't know if the Destin...

Found in the Northwest Florida Daily News: "2006 Sea Ray Sundancer 60 Manz Turbo Diesels, Low Hours, Dual Raymarine E Series, All available options, Fine leather throughout, Bose audio, Sat TV, Like new condition. Cost over 2 mill. Short Sell 875,000 obo Trade ins considered. This ad has...

We are now cruising on the Florida Panhandle with our camper canvas on. I remove the rear portions of the canvas before we launch and also remove the front center piece over the walkthrough, however I have noticed a lot of the station wagon effect while travelling at speed. Would I be better...

I have a magic tilt dual axle aluminum trailer. I was wondering what does everyone use to clean (clean not polish) their aluminum trailer? I was considering using an aluminum wheel cleaner, spray on type product. I am a saltwater boater and rinse and wash the trailer after every use but it...

Went to MM to check on an upcoming event and saw this, thought it was interesting. http://www.marinemax.com/page.aspx/pageid/5751/page.aspx Of course as a 240DA owner I am surprised by the new 230DA and 250DA as well as the 270DA, pretty crowded.

I was watching a streaming camera from a bar in Galveston at this website http://www.severestudios.com/livechase couldn't believe the knuckleheads when the camera moved to show a fire at a boat storage area. It is the second webcam listed.

Yesterday I posted that our boat was finally back after 80 days at the dealer... Well guess what...today preparing for a short trip, checking all systems and the shower sump still leaks..still leaks after 80 days in the shop.. it still leaks..sink drains great right into shower sump that drains...

Our saga has finally ended. After 80 days at the dealer (dropped off on the 14th of November), all repairs are complete and I picked her up yesterday. Repairs completed: New trailer hitch, new trailer jack, new thermostat, fixed fuel tank brackets, fixed shower sump leak and replaced all...

From my original post on Dec 21st: Brought in our 240DA on the 14 Nov for a number of issues. Number one the enigne is running cold, no higher then 110 on the gauge. Second floor in cabin is wet all the time from a leak in the shower sump. Third is some clearcoat overspray on the swim platform...

Brought in our 240DA on the 14 Nov for a number of issues. Number one the enigne is running cold, no higher then 110 on the gauge. Second floor in cabin is wet all the time from a leak in the shower sump. Third is some clearcoat overspray on the swim platform. Fourth is a broken trailer...

Received this from my Senator this morning and wanted to share the information with everyone: Thank you for contacting me with your support for the Recreational Boating Act. I appreciate hearing from you and would like to take this opportunity to inform you of my sponsorship of this important...

Thought this may be of interest. I know there is a similar bill introduced into the House. MARTINEZ INTRODUCES RECREATIONAL BOATING ACT Effort seeks to exempt recreational boats from onerous EPA permit process September 19, 2007 - WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) this week...

Admiral and I spent Saturday evening out on the water. Couldn't overnight as our daughter decided she wanted us home. We launched from Navarre Beach around 5 pm despite the weather on weather.gov SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION SOUTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS INCREASING TO AROUND 20...

Two links (one with video) to boat accident during the annual Boat Week Poker Run. http://www.nwfdailynews.com/article/7615 http://www.nwfdailynews.com/article/8695 We did not go down to Crab Island for Boat Week, preferred to go to a more secluded spot. Here's why...