Trailer Boats articles from October 2001

Trailer Boats archives from October 2001

TESTING, TESTING.
October 1, 2001... During the first decade of this magazine's existence, the editors determined boat speeds -- as the late John Houseman used to say -- the old-fashioned way. Knowing that boat speedometers were notoriously inaccurate (they still are, by the way),...

LETTERS TO THE EDITORS.
October 1, 2001... CYLINDER SEARCH I have two reasons for writing. First, let me say, as a boating nut, how much I truly enjoy your magazine. My second reason for writing is to describe problems in finding a dealer for Amrad aluminum wheel cylinders, which...

LOGIC RE-EMERGES IN TRIUMPH.
October 1, 2001... Remember Logic, the Durham, North Carolina-based company that built polyethylene boats (Trailer Boats, April '97) that you could beat with a hammer and not damage the hull? Well, Logic's parent company, Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Genmar...

CALIFORNIA IMPOSES CLEAN-AIR STANDARDS ON STERNDRIVES.
October 1, 2001... In last month's Propulsion column, Jim Barron outlined California's proposed four-stage emissions standards for gasoline-powered sterndrive and inboard engines. Shortly before we went to press with this issue, those standards became law, with...

SKIPPER'S CHALLENGE.
October 1, 2001... The phonetic or military alphabet is typically used in shipboard VHF communications for word clarity. The phonetic words for T, B, M are: (a) Tom, Betty, Mary; (b) Tango, Bravo, Mike; (c) Tony, Baker, Magpie. For the answer, turn to page...

FORD SET TO EXPLORE NEW WATERS.
October 1, 2001... Ford Motor Co.'s engine subsidiary, Ford Power Products, has decided to get serious about the marine business. The company is setting up a new facility in Kennesaw, Georgia, in which Ford's Marine Division will marinize its auto-based...

MONOLEAF RECALL.
October 1, 2001... Monoleaf springs are in widespread use on many U.S. boat trailers, and we have published a story on how to replace stacked leaf springs with monoleafs ("Monoleaf Retrofit," Trailer Boats May 1998). Thus, we immediately took notice when the...

DON'T SCREW UP!
October 1, 2001... Boatowners are a tough crowd -- we are never satisfied. No matter how well equipped our boats may be, we feel obliged to change, add, redo and improve them to suit our idea of perfection, performance or convenience. This is not a bad thing; I'm...

SEA SENSE.
October 1, 2001... The closest I ever came to swamping a boat happened one October afternoon as I was crossing an open stretch of water separating Lake Erie's South Bass Island from the mainland. My wife and I were returning from gunkholing around the Bass...

ELECTRONICS Q&A.
October 1, 2001... WITH GORDON WEST WAAS vs. GPS The latest advertising from GPS manufacturers reminds me of the old debates: six channels vs. 12 channels or, parallel vs. sequencing signal processing for better accuracy. Now the debate for ultimate...

WEIGHT vs. DISPLACEMENT.
October 1, 2001... Centuries ago, Archimedes found that if he could capture all the water pushed aside (displaced) by a floating object and weigh the water, it would match the weight of the floating object. This became the basic law of flotation that all naval...

MASS HYSTERIA.
October 1, 2001... With the introduction of big V-6, four-stroke outboards from Yamaha and Honda (Trailer Boats, July and August, 2001, respectively), many boaters have expressed concern about the mass of the new models, even though these engines are not yet in...

RAMP ENCOUNTERS.
October 1, 2001... The majority of wakeboarding and waterskiing days begin with an early morning trip to the lake... and a delightful encounter with a slime-covered incline we call the launch ramp. While the launch ramp should always be used with caution,...

GLASTRON CARLSON 24 CSS.
October 1, 2001... Glastron is at it again. Its latest collaboration with legendary designer Art Carlson is sure to earn its place among a storied list of stylized performance boats from this dynamic pairing. Trailer Boats had the chance to put the first,...

CROWNLINE 239 DB.
October 1, 2001... New for 2002, Crownline's 239 deck boat spells flexibility for families that love to spend time on the water. There's plenty of room for your entire gang, which can stretch out on the spacious L-shaped settee in the cockpit, or kick back on the...

Flame On!
October 1, 2001... Stretching 26 feet in length, Chaparral's snazzy new 263 Sunesta sets the water on fire with big-boat amenities and full-sized fun 'Where's the fire, buddy?' leases the man at the gas station where I'm filling up Chaparral's big new 263...

TBM DESTINATION ISLAND TIME.
October 1, 2001... * The turquoise waters of the saltwater swimming lagoon at Hawk's Cay Resort beckon families with children of all ages. Time Island Dan Armitag An island within an island, Hawk's Cay Resort in Florida is an idyllic getaway for...

SUPPLY'S LIMITED.
October 1, 2001... Bryant's new 188 bowrider is based on a rare boatbuilding philosophy: Less is more There is an elan to possessing rare objects. That's why many companies create "limited-edition" items. Whether watches, cars or boats, these select models...

As Good As New Part II.
October 1, 2001... Want more performance without spending a fortune? An aftermarket fuel-injection system may be the answer This is the second part of our story on rebuilding a 1990 Sea Ray Seville runabout. As you may remember, in Part I (September 2001), we...

Warm and Dry.
October 1, 2001... Being cold and wet while boating is no fun. Here are tips for staying toasty, even when the elements conspire against you Few things can ruin a day on the water as quickly as being cold and wet. Shivering from the cold and feeling a trickle...

New Kid.
October 1, 2001... The 2002 Axiom, Isuzu's fresh entry into the compact SUV category, belnds a car-like ride with truck-like strength Brisk business in the compact sport-utility-vehicle (SUV) class is the result of increased consumer demand for fuel-efficient...

Easy Does It.
October 1, 2001... Here are 12 accessories that can make towing a boat safer and more convenient What makes a towing accessory worth the money? For us, it's something that makes trailer boating easier, safer and more convenient. It has to be one of those, "I...

Tech Letters.
October 1, 2001... Jim Barron ROLLING ALONG I purchased a 1997 Stingray 190 last year from the original owner, and I have a safety question regarding the boat's handling. While towing inflatables or just cruising, when the boat is turned, it seems to...

TOW CAR.
October 1, 2001... MERCEDES SURPRISE I have a 1999 Mercedes Benz ML 320. I outfitted the truck with a Draw-Tite Class III hitch, and I am amazed at how well the truck tows. The Benz has virtually no sag in the rear, and handles almost like there is no boat...

QUICKSTEP II LETS YOU HITCH UP TRAILERS WITH EASE.
October 1, 2001... How may times do you have to back the truck up to the trailer before you can make the connection? Now you can save time and impress your friends. QuickStep II offers two handy features that any trailer boater can appreciate. The adjustable ball...

LEVERAGE KING GIVES YOU THE UPPER HAND ON FISH.
October 1, 2001... Even if you are built like the Incredible Hulk, if you fish on a regular basis you could be exposing yourself to the risk of repetitive stress injuries to the wrist and elbow. Leverage King, a device invented by a fisherman for fishermen, is...

KEEP YOUR CABLES TIDY AND SAFE WITH HELI-TUBE.
October 1, 2001... Are you tired of an engine compartment that resembles a bowl of spaghetti? If you would like to gain control of your pneumatic and hydraulic hoses or electrical or mechanical cables, Heli-Tube might be just the ticket. Resistant to abrasion,...

HITCH YOURSELF TO A STAR.
October 1, 2001... Eagle Trailer recently announced the addition of models available in its Spirit Series line. A number of upgrades have been added, while at the same time the company has reduced the list price for the trailers. Added features include...

Hot Tickets.
October 1, 2001... Get a load of these babies -- it's our annual sneak peek at some of next year's bowrider, cruiser and cuddy cabin models, soon to be heating up the water near you We were pushy. We had to be. Its the nature of the job. We're editors. Our...

COBIA 250 WALKAROUND.
October 1, 2001... Anglers looking for an easy-towing, 25-foot walkaround will find that Cobia's new 250WA successfully combines fishability, trailerability and affordability in a good-looking, 3755-pound package. This is a dry hull weight only, of course, and...