Trailer Boats articles from August 2000

Trailer Boats archives from August 2000

WHICH STATE HAS MORE BOATERS?
August 1, 2000... For many years, the state with the most registered boats has been Michigan (980,378 in 1999), followed by California (895,132), Florida (805,581), Minnesota (780,097) and Texas (625,754), according to the National Marine Manufacturers...

YOUR PROFILE.
August 1, 2000... Every few years, we conduct a survey of Trailer Boats subscribers to gain a better understanding of who is reading the magazine. As announced in the May 2000 "Back at the Ramp," we undertook our latest survey this past spring, and an astounding...

LETTERS TO THE EDITORS.
August 1, 2000... MANUAL TRANSGRESSION I disagree with your response to the question from Tad Breeden of Austin, Texas, about boating manuals in the June 2000 "Prop Wash." Yes, as you wrote, your magazine is a good source of information, but he obviously...

GROUND THOSE PLASTIC GASOLINE CONTAINERS!
August 1, 2000... Many boaters transport gasoline in portable gasoline cans -- either remote tanks or plastic jerry cans. During the fill-up process, however, grounding these containers -- especially plastic containers -- is essential to avoid build-up and...

ROSIE'S MAKING WAVES.
August 1, 2000... During the taping of a recent show in Orlando, Florida, television and film celebrity Rosie O'Donnell took some time to cool off for a good cause. O'Donnell climbed aboard her Sea-Doo personal watercraft (PWC) to film a public service...

TERM OF THE MONTH: "Leeway".
August 1, 2000... No, it's not what you need from your spouse to spend more time on the boat. Leeway is the sideways movement of a boat caused by either wind or current.

INJECTION PERFECTION.
August 1, 2000... Fuel injection has always had a magic ring to it, evoking visions of exotic systems that create dramatic improvements in the performance of internal combustion engines. The fuel-injected Chevrolet Corvettes of the early 1960s drew awestruck...

STAY COOL.
August 1, 2000... The hottest and coldest I have ever been both involved experiences aboard a boat. I nearly froze to death one May morning when I rode as an observer in a bassboat jockeyed by a lead-footed driver who knew only two speeds: 0 and 70 mph....

ELECTRONICS Q&A.
August 1, 2000... YIKES, A SPIKE I have a 1994 Four Winns 180 I/O with a 5.OL Ford V-8. Every time I start the engine, all the memory presets are erased from my new AM/FM stereo. I went so far as to wire this radio directly to the house battery, yet I...

NEED FOR SPEED.
August 1, 2000... I'm the last person in favor of speed limits on open waters, and don't get me started on the can of worms better known as operator licensing. Nevertheless, I'm concerned about the emphasis on top speed in boats, especially trailerable-sized...

NEW SMOG LAWS.
August 1, 2000... We all knew it was going to happen. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are preparing to propose emissions standards for gasoline-powered marine inboard engines, including sterndrive...

ASK THE DOCTOR.
August 1, 2000... The calendar says summer, but you're feeling half-hearted about skiing or wakeboarding. If so, it's time for your annual skiing physical, courtesy of me, a certified Doctor of Skiology. To help you determine the precise nature of your malady,...

BOSTON WHALER VENTURA 21.
August 1, 2000... If your love for boating goes in multiple directions -- whether it's skiing, fishing, diving or day-tripping -- then you need a craft that can pull it all together. Few boats meet such a tall order with the panache of Boston Whaler's new 21...

PRO-LINE 26 SPORT.
August 1, 2000... From the git-go, ProLine's 26 Sport center console looks and handles like what it is - a hard-working offshore fishboat. Although the 26 Sport is equipped with plenty of amenities, it boasts a no-nonsense layout. The hull of this 27 1/2x8...

VELOCITY 390.
August 1, 2000... If you've got the need for speed, the new Velocity 390 will take the checkered flag. Designed by racer Steve Stepp, the 390 is slightly wider in front than in the rear, and features near-bulletproof construction using a balsa-cored hull and...

Swedish Meatballs.
August 1, 2000... Is attempting a world circumnavigation in an open 18-footer a rational act? These two Scandinavian adventure say yes! If 50-foot and looming icebergs couldn't change their minds what chance could a near-ramming by a Cuban gunboat, or mere...

New Species.
August 1, 2000... Although aimed at the deck boat market, Sea Ray's new I/O-powered 190 Sundeck is a different kind of animal I overheard two couples talking as they stood in mid-arena at the Miami International Boat Show. "Didja see the new Sea Ray deck...

Toy Story.
August 1, 2000... From carbon fiber waterskis to steerable tubes, watersports gear is going high-tech and high fashion From waterskis and wakeboards to bindings and inflatable watertoys, watersports products are progressing at wide-open throttle. Improved...

Rocky MOUNTAIN High.
August 1, 2000... Boating on Wyoming's magnificent Yellowstone Lake is an experience that may leave you breathless As much as we enjoy the sociality of the boating fraternity there are times we would rather tow the boat to out-of-the-way places that provide...

Double Edged Sword.
August 1, 2000... Like King Arthur's fabled broadsword, Wellcraft's 23-foot Excalibur cuts both ways Wellcraft has always been a leader in the sport-boat market. The Nova line was its initial entry in the early 1970s, and remained in the lineup until 1995....

Old Barney.
August 1, 2000... New Jersey's thriving Barnegat Bay offers protected waters, sandy beaches and a host of summer boating activities Encompassing over 20 miles and nearly 17 percent of New Jersey's 120-mile coastline, Barnegat Bay accommodates one-third of...

Radar LOVE.
August 1, 2000... We show you how to install a radar/chartplotter with our step-by-step installation of a Raytheon RL72RC and RayStar 114 DGPS Mention radar to the average boater, and he or she immediately thinks of navigating through thick fog, or having to...

Time Traveler.
August 1, 2000... Last summer I took a trip back in time, a trip made possible by a nautical time machine. My trip was short, less than half a day, and it wasn't at a particularly high rate of speed. However, it was extremely enjoyable and packed with nostalgia...

Setting the Course.
August 1, 2000... With an 8100-pound tow rating, the new 300 hp 4WD Navigator is leading the charge toward more powerful SUVs As automotive sales boom and the average trailerable boat grows in size, towing capacities are becoming more important to both...

Tech Letters.
August 1, 2000... BURBLING EXHAUST I own a 1989 255 IMP Eleganza with a 330 hp MerCruiser 454 with a Bravo 1 drive. I love the boat, but at a slow idle while under way, the engine wants to load up. It then clears itself out. I have been told that the...

TOW CAR.
August 1, 2000... TRUE TOW CAR I have a 1988 Harris Flotedeck 170LS with an Evinrude 150 outboard on an EZ Loader trailer with surge brakes. The boat and trailer weigh about 2800 pounds. My 1992 Chevrolet Caprice LTZ is approaching the end of its useful...

NEW vs. USED.
August 1, 2000... "When you purchased your current boat (the largest craft you own), was it new or used?" That was the question we posed to readers in the June 2000 issue. The poll on our website -- www.trailerboats.com -- took place from May 20 to June 15....

SMART LEG BLUEWATER CHARGERS PAMPER YOUR BOAT BATTERIES.
August 1, 2000... Available in models to suit any need, the new Smart Leg Bluewater Battery Chargers from Guest give each of your boat's batteries individual attention. Designed to differentiate batteries and supply the necessary amperage each one needs, these...

NEW DELUXE CABLES FROM TELEFLEX ARE SUPER SMOOTH.
August 1, 2000... The TFXtreme cables from Teleflex have an innovative patent-pending "splined core" design that works like an ice skater's blade on ice, allowing the cable to move freely within the inner liner. Less friction and tighter tolerances mean superior...

3-IN-1 PRODUCT PROVIDES SAFETY WHILE IMPROVING PERFORMANCE.
August 1, 2000... The newly patented Hydro-Foil Propeller Guard from CalNeva Marine Co. is a hydrofoil, a skeg and propeller guard all in one. Made of high-impact plastic, it keeps your prop from being damaged, while at the same time protecting swimmers and...

LIQUA-LUBE LETS YOU CHECK WHEEL HUB LUBRICATION AT A GLANCE.
August 1, 2000... Keeping trailer hubs lubricated is a messy but very important job. Liqua-Lube now provides an easier way by offering a hub lubrication system that uses a liquid lubricant and eliminates the need for packing bearings with grease. The clear hub...

NEW NIXON E2 BINOCS ARE GREAT FOR EYEGLASS WEARERS.
August 1, 2000... Nikon has restyled and optically upgraded its popular classic porro prism binoculars. Being offered in 8x30 and 10x35 configurations, the Nikon E2 binoculars have a new ergonomic chassis and newly formulated rubber armor that provides a sure...

SPRAY-ON GALVANIZING TREATMENT PROTECTS YOUR STEEL TRAILER.
August 1, 2000... Seymour of Sycamore has introduced a galvanizing aerosol spray that helps minimize rust on your steel trailer. It also produces better weld-through characteristics than a hot-dipped galvanized finish. Hi-Tech Spra-Galv is a smooth-flowing,...

STAINLESS MARINE'S TAB INDICATORS KEEP YOU TRIMMED RIGHT.
August 1, 2000... With Stainless Marine trim tab indicators, you'll know your trim tab position with pinpoint accuracy. The compact, side-by-side LED gauges are connected to the trim tabs via easy-to-install, no slack, corrosion-resistant cables. Kits are...

SEE CLEARLY WITH CLEAR VIEW.
August 1, 2000... Hate the fog and haze that gets on your glasses or binoculars in cold weather? With Clear View from Pentax that won't be a problem anymore. According to Pentax, Clear View fog reducer and cleaner can be used on most glass and plastic lenses....

NEW FLAME ARRESTOR FOR MERCRUISER MPI MAGNUM ENGINES.
August 1, 2000... Specially made for MerCruiser's 454/502 MPI Magnum engines, the new ultra high flow Vortech Maxflow flame arrestor is machined from T-6061 T6 billet aluminum. Featuring a form fit, washable, reusable air-filtering element, it permits 35 percent...