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For those looking for a great way to help the Haitians in the wake of their catastrophic earthquake, consider a donation to Shelterbox.org. A Shelter box is a big plastic box containing a tent or tents, water jugs, blankets, ground cloths, tools, cooking utensils, a multi-fuel stove and many...

A buddy and I are thinking about making the trip down to Miami in February for the boat show. Is it worth the trip from Iowa? Neither of us is really in the market for a new boat; we're just into looking and oogling and breaking up the nasty Iowa winter. Any recommendations for a first-time...

My Clarion radio/CD/etc player suddenly doesn't recognize the 6-CD changer. Nor will the CD changer eject the 6-CD cartridge. Apparently, the changer has no power. I suspected either a blown fuze or a loose wire. There are two 25 amp fuses on the amp. Their OK. There's a 1-am and a...

I spend most of my time on the hook in a very popular anchorage off the main channel of the Mississippi. On weekends, there might be 50 to 70 boats anchored in this approx. 500 yd. by 800 yd. inactive sand and gravel pit. On weekends, the "necked people" raft up in one corner. Anywhere from...

My drystack called today to let me know that my Sea Ray dealer had taken my boat back to their shop. It was nothing I had arranged so I called the dealer and was told that Mercruiser wanted the boat do do a leak down test. I know what a leak down test is but it's a mystery why Mercruiser would...

From my prior post, you may recall that my 2005 270 SLX became waterlogged between the hull and deck with a weeping crack on the bottom chine below the waterline toward the bow. I called Sea Ray Customer Service and the SR factory team was dispatched to Davenport. As I understand it, the...

Check out photo #6 at the link below. This feature has to improve ventilation on a hot day on the hook. And, it improves access for inspection of the rope locker. http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1735278/0

Let's hear three cheers for my Sea Ray dealer in Rock Island Illinois. Joe Wakeen of Wakeen's Family Boating has donated a new 2007 175 Sport to a 16 year old boy who's "dream" was to own a boat. Way to go Joe!! Dennis

At the risk of starting another "weirdest thing to happen to you on your boat" thread, I gotta tell you guys about my muskrat encounter last Sunday . . . . I blew up my "water hammock", you know what I mean - one of those floats that fold up for storage - and got in the water for some...

My 2005 270 SLX has had around 20 cracks, spider cracks and at least one blister in the gel coat. I've taken them in stride and the gelcoat guy at the dealer has done a decent job of making them practically disappear. But one of the latest cracks has me concerned. The crack appeared on the...

I need to change the muffler in my IAC. (Stalls 1st time in gear when cold.) The manual says to refer all IAC service to a Mercruiser dealer. What's the big deal? From other threads it sounds like some of you guys service your own. How do I change the muffler w/out screwing something up...

Can anyone recommend a good reliable handheld spotlight? I've gone through several. Seems they last but briefly and stop working. I'm looking for something in the 1.5 or 2 million candlepower range and will use it for spoting navigational aids on night trips. It doesn't have to be...

Imagine you're the owner of a brand new 72 ft. yacht. The crane fails in the act of delivering the yacht. No more yacht. Ouch!!! Photo at link: www.thelog.com/news/newsview.asp?c=204465

If you've been to any boat shows this winter, what awsome dream boats have you been on? I was at the Chicago boat show last weekend. My favorites were the Meridian yachts. They just seem to have more class than anything else I was on. The Meridians are a work of art. Let's see. Sell the...