Monday 28 December 2015

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Sunday 27 December 2015

BOAT SHOW HYPE


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              BOAT SHOW HYPE / Another year of Cookie Cutter Boats

Every year at this time I start getting requests for Boat Show Passes, and this year is no exception. I have been involved with several major Boat Shows over the years Toronto, Vancouver, Seattle and Miami. In each case I anticipate seeing something new, something exiting! The last few years I have not been thrilled about my Boat Show experiences at all. The only power boat sector that I have seen go through real engineering and physical changes have been the Wake Board Boat builders. Every one else is playing copy cat right down to the hull side windows. Some were along the line ergonomics and cost cutting have trumped usable design, and since when did boaters all become 5 feet tall. A lot of these new boats have claustrophobic spaces where sea sickness must be included in the price. Boat builders are all following the same trend slightly deeper hulls, flat decks, cramped spaces with more crap than ever crammed into theses areas. You can use the head, take a shower and wash your hands all at the same time on a forty foot yacht. All of this great (NOT REALLY) new design, comes complete with the boat builders all using the same color pallet. I think boat builders have a secrete meeting every year and decide that all the boats will be black (or green or whatever they deem the flavor of the year) so we have no choice as consumers, take the black one. Reminds me of the model A car, you can have any color you want as long as it is black.


I hope this year brings something new but I am not holding my breath. My biggest pet peeve is the Boat Show timing. I mean I get the fact that in certain climates Boat Shows generate off season dollars for dealers, but really they are selling boats! Why not an in the water show in the spring where a boat can be in it's element. A boat at a Boat Show and in the water are two different animals. A 27 foot power boat looks big when you are looking at it on land, however put the same boat at the dock and half of it seems to disappear. Hold it maybe I answered my own question, looking bigger must sell boats! As far as I am concerned the only people who do well at the Boat Show are the people who host the venue.

I know that the idea behind any show like this is to introduce new product to the consumer, however what about the non multi millionaires who are in need of a great used boat why not show some used product, hell quite often the two year old boat is a nicer design than the new one. Why not have a used product show or at least include an area for these boats at the show? Maybe Boat Nut should develop a used boat show  that wont cost the vendors a fortune to be in, what do you think?


Just remember that the boat show prices and deals are available after the show so if you feel you need time to consider the purchase you have it, don't be pressured. I had to laugh a couple of years ago I was with a client at the Toronto show to purchase a davit system. We asked for the Boat Show price (as they advertised a discount) it was hilarious to hear that the discount worked out to fifty cents. No joke a 15 thousand dollar purchase was discounted by fifty cents!! So don't buy into all the hype.


If you are thinking of buying accessories such as bow thrusters shop the boat show and make contacts but you don't have to buy one unless you are familiar with the way the system is rigged into your vessel, or you have been on a boat similar to yours with the same set up on board. Some of these new non tunneled thrusters may show well on a video but may not work in your application. A good vendor will be able to demonstrate one in the water in the spring for you, before you lay out thousands of dollars for a piece of equipment that will not fit your boat on the inside were the wires and relays are to be located.
It is important to remember that you are dealing with sales people and not installers in most cases, if there is an installer talk to them first. The vendors are there for one reason to get your money!

Boat Shows are a great place to go and get ideas and if you are committed to a purchase sometimes to get a great early season deal. However experienced boaters know the best deals are usually END OF SEASON or previous unsold model years not at the Boat Show.


HAPPY HUNTING 

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Author  RP

Tuesday 15 December 2015

Boaters Pledge BOATING GREEN 2016

 

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     BOAT NUT GREEN BOATING PLEDGE


1- I WILL MANAGE MY SEWAGE RESPONSIBLY:
By using pump out services, never discharge my holding tank by way of an illegally hooked up macerator and open discharge through hull. I will only discharge overboard as permitted by regulation. If I am within regulation I will only dump away from anchorages, sensitive areas, shell fish beds and swimmers.
Black Water Regulations

Black Water is defined as sewage that contains fecal matter and urine. It is illegal to discharge black water from a pleasure craft into Canadian waters.



Local Restrictions
Local waterways in Canada may have specific discharge restrictions in addition to those covered here.

Be sure to check for local restrictions before you go boating.
When operating on Ontario waters:

Portable toilets are illegal.

Pleasure craft are not allowed to discharge any type of sewage or sewage sludge overboard into the water



Remember …
  It is illegal to discharge untreated sewage from your pleasure craft into any Canadian waters.





 
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2- I WILL REDUCE MY GREY WATER DISCHARGE:

and use only products with all natural ingredients whenever possible.

WHAT IS GREY WATER: Grey Water is any waste discharge from any showers, kitchens, wet bars, bathroom sinks, washer, dishwasher, hot tubs. Any discharge that is not a toilet. GREY WATER systems are considered any water that drains from the boat directly into the water, some Grey Water systems are brought to a central sump box and pumped over others are drain to thru hull.





 

Discharge of GREY WATER is currently banned in BC's Inland waters.

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 3- I WILL TAKE CARE WHEN FUELING:

Avoid topping my tank, as fuel will expand in the heat and rolling of my vessel can cause fuel burping out the vents. By the time you see fuel at the cap when filling up there is quite often a stream of fuel running down the hull from the fuel tank vent. Use oil absorbent rags and other devises to prevent fuel from spilling in the water.



 


 


 


 


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4- I WILL USE BILDGE FILTERS OR BILDGE PADS:


To absorb oil and fuel so you do not accidently pump over board, This is even more important to keep in mind if you hire out your services.




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5- I WILLMAINTAIN MY BOAT:

I will use environmentally friendly products and or alternatives





 

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6- I WILL USE "HARD" BOTTOM PAINT OR ECO FRIENDLY ALTERNATIVES



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7= I WILL NOT PRACTICE PROP TRENCHING:


I will not use my boat to excavate the bottom of the water way to make room for my drive or running gear.
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8- I WILL KEEP THE AIR I AM ARE BREATHING SAFE:

I will protect my crew and guests from dangerous fumes and environmental hazards by installing a Carbon Monoxide Detector and maintaining a safe cabin environment.





 

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9- I WILL HAUL OUT AT RESPONSIBLE BOAT YARDS:

With containment policies and equipment so my sanding's and pressure wash remains don't end up in the ENVIRONMENT.

Look for CLEAN MARINE SIGNS, here is what to look for




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10- I WILL DISPOSAL OF ALL WASTES PROPERLY

Use recycling facilities made available for me at or near my marina

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11- I WILL HELP OTHER BOATERS BE AWARE OF NON GREEN PRACTISES:

Be a role model and help educate.





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12-FOLLOW SOUND PRACTISES AND PRINCIPLES:
As outlined in our GREEN BOATING GUIDE.







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PLEASE SUPPORT ANY GREEN BOATING INITIATIVE:
You may have GREEN BOATING programs and facilities in your area, get to know who they are and what they are doing. Support a Local or National program. I will get involved in local water way clean up events when possible
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How to pledge:

International Boaters: please leave a comment or give us a like on our Green Boating in 2016 Facebook Page, for more information or to order a copy of Boat Nut Green Boating Guide complete with samples, tee shirt, decal for your boat and a  Boat Nut Green Boating Card for discounts while you are in North America. Please provide us with an email address and we will contact you privately for shipping instruction.
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All information we collect is private and not traded or sold.

 
North American Boaters:   Email us at boatnutmedia@gmail.com and we will forward you information on how to receive your  FREE Green Boating Package from Boat Nut.

All Information we collect is private we do not share, sell, or trade

 

Green Boating Package includes Green Boating App, Green Boating Guide, Event updates and Discount Card. The more boaters who register the more corporate attention Boat Nut can obtain. We need corporate and government attention to achieve all our goals to provide you the boater with the best free service possible.

Take the Pledge

 
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Monday 14 December 2015

Boating Green In 2016 CAMPAIN PART1

BOAT NUT IS ASKING ALL BOATERS TO GET INVOLVED IN OUR BOATING GREEN INITIATIVE, SIMPLY SIGN THE PLEDGE AND JOIN THE MOVEMENT IN 2016

 

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How Much of the worlds water ways do we use? 

MAP OF BOATING ACTIVITY 

Can we make a difference? YES WE CAN

CURRENT GREEN BOATING PRACTISES / DISCOVER BOATING
 
 
When choosing cleaning products, look for the EcoLogoM label which is a registered mark of Environment Canada. These products have been assessed for their environmental impacts across their entire life cycle and are considered to be the "best in class". For more information about EcoLogoM visit the Environmental Choice Program. There are a wide array of products available now and you can be sure that those products that carry eco-labelling have minimal environmental impact and are safer for you and your family.
Be sure when painting your boat to use legal bottom paints and biodegradable cleaning agents and ensure that no paint or cleansers enter the water.

Use or install a device to prevent overboard discharges from your tank vent. Such products will give you a warning and work to prevent spills when your tank is reaching its fuel capacity. Always fill your fuel tank slowly and only fill to about 90% capacity of the tank. Fuel naturally expands as the temperature rises and leaving a bit of space at the top of your fuel tank will help to prevent fuel from overflowing when its warmer outside.

Be sure that your engine reaches its designed wide-open-throttle RPM by choosing a prop with the right pitch. Adjustable-pitch propellers and modular props help to keep your boat running efficiently and ultimately reducing fuel consumption. Make sure your boat, engine and propeller blades are in good condition to avoid wasting fuel and minimizing the chances of any oil, gasoline or other hazardous materials entering the water.

Study your navigation charts and get to know the waterways so that you are familiar with the existing marine environment. You’ll be able to prevent boat propellers from potentially damaging habitats or injuring marine life, as well as consuming less fuel if you take a bit of time to plan your trip in advance and thereby avoid confusion and misdirection. Take advantage of the autopilot feature if you have it, as it can maintain a longer, continuous attention span and even steer better than some captains!

Properly dispose of paints, batteries, antifreeze, cleaning products, oil and other hazardous wastes at a waste collection facility when you return to land. 12V batteries are among the most recycled products in the world. Some marine accessories stores even offer a credit on a new battery when you return your used one. Never discharge your sewage when you are near the shore. Check local rules and regulations for specific restrictions. Nearby pump-out stations and shore-side facilities are available for proper waste disposal.

Protect marine life by properly disposing of monofilament fishing line at nearby marine accessories stores and shore side recycling locations.

Keep your trash onboard and never throw cigarette butts, fishing line, or any other garbage into the ocean. Take advantage of shore-side facilities to recycle plastic, glass, metal and paper. Recycle your winter storage shrink-wrap at local marinas, dealers and
          

BOAT NUT WANTS TO GO FURTHER

  •  PROACTIVE

  • ESTABLISH SAFE RECYCLING AT THE MARINA
MAINTAIN 7 RECYCLING LOCATIONS IN TORONTO TO MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR BOATERS TO ACHIEVE THE GOAL OF BOATING GREEN
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  • REDUCE FUEL BURN BY SHOWING PROPER OPERATION OF BOAT SYSTEMS
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PROVIDE DOWNLOAD AND VIEWABLE DIGITAL VIDEO WITH WRITTEN INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO USE THE SYSTEMS ON YOUR BOAT TO ACHIEVE MAXIMUM FUEL BURN AT ANY SPEED, AND PROVIDE DETAILS ON HOW TO TELL THAT YOU ARE A POLLUTER
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  • MAKE  BOTTOM  PAINT  TWICE AS EFFECTIVE FOR LONGER LIFE AND LESS NEED TO PRESSURE WASH BOTTOMS
 
 
A SIMPLE TIP ON A PRODUCT YOU ADD TO ANTI FOUL WHICH HAS ZERO EFFECT ON THE WATER OR ENVIRONMENT
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  • MAINTAIN STAINLESS WITH NO CHEMICALS AT ALL
A DOLLAR STORE PRODUCT THAT WILL KEEP YOUR STAINLESS LIKE NEW WITH NO CHEMICALS
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  • SHOW AND TELL ON CLEANER BILGE DISCHARGE
SHOW YOU PRODUCTS AND TIPS TO KEEP YOUR BILGE WATER AND GREY WATER AS CLEAN AS POSSIBLE FOR DISCHARGE
 
 
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  • HOW TO KEEP THE AIR IN YOUR CABIN LESS HARM FULL TO YOU
THE AIR WE BREATH IN THE CABIN OR ON DECK CAN BE DEADLY. WE WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO AVOID THIS FATE AND KEEP YOUR BOAT DRY AND BLACK MOLD FREE
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  • EVENT PLANNING TO CLEAN UP OUR WATER WAYS
WE WILL HELP PLAN AND ATTEND CLEAN UP DAYS . AS PART OF OUR RECYCLING PROGRAM BOAT NUT WILL SUPPLY A RETREVAL TOOL TO CATCH AND DISPOSE OF FLOATING DEBRIS IN YOUR MARINA
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  • KEEP SPIDERS OFF YOUR BOAT WITHOUT SPRAYING THE WHOLE DOCK AND BOAT
 
STOP SPRAYING YOUR BOAT DOWN WITH CHEMICALS TO KEEP THE SPIDERS AWAY , WE WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO KEEP THOSE SPIDER'S AWAY IN A SIMPLE EFFECTIVE WAY


PROP TRENCHING, USING THE BOAT MOTOR AND PROP TO EXCAVATE THE BOTTOM BELOW YOUR BOAT














NOT ONLY DOES THIS PRACTICE BRING HEFTY FINES IN MOST COMMUNITIES BUT IT DESTROYS NATURAL HABITAT


 
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WE ALL KNOW BY NOW TO BE CONCENSUS OF THE PRODUCTS WE PURCHASE AND NOT TO THROW TRASH AND CIGARETTE BUTTS IN THE WATER , BOATERS NEED EFFECTIVE REAL WORLD LARGER WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. WE WANT TO PARTNER WITH YOU TO PROVIDE SOLUTIONS TO ISSUES THAT EFFECT THE ENVIRONMENT ON A DAILY BASES AT OUR MARINAS  
 
 
 
GLOBAL INDUSTRY ANALYSIS:
North America accounts for the largest share in the global recreational boating market. In North America, the U.S. holds the largest share of recreational boat market. Around 34% of the total population of the U.S participates in recreational boating on annual basis. In 2010, about 75 million people in the U.S. participated in recreational boating. The number increased to reach over 88.5 million by 2013 end. Such growth in the participation trend in recreational boating in North America is expected to boost the recreational boating market. Europe is the second largest market for recreational boating after North America. Italy, UK, Germany and France are some of the major recreational boating markets in European region. The share of recreational boating market is expected to grow at higher rate in Europe region as compared to North America. Growing demand of luxury cruisers is expected to help the market growth in the European recreational boating market.
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CURRENT GREEN BOATING GUIDE  FROM BC

 
 Boating is a popular pastime! With over 350,000 boats in the Strait of Georgia, we need to minimize our impacts, especially in areas where boats congregate such as marinas, anchorages and marine parks.
You can make a big difference, by pledging to follow these guidelines:
  1. Manage My Sewage Responsibly by using pump-out services. Where no pump outs are available, I will only dump as permitted by regulation, and I will dump responsibly away from anchorages, sensitive areas, shellfish beds and swimmers.

  2. Reduce My Grey-water Discharge and use only products with all natural ingredients whenever
    possible.

  3. Take Care When Fuelling, avoid topping up my tank, and use oil absorbent rags and other devices to
    make sure no fuel goes in the water.

  4. Use Bilge Filters Or Bilge Pads to absorb oil and fuel so none gets pumped overboard accidentally.

  5. Maintain My Boat, using environmentally responsible products and/or alternatives.

  6. Use “Hard” Bottom Paint Or Eco Friendly Alternatives.

  7. Haul Out At Responsible Boat Yards with containment policies and equipment so my sandings and
    scrapings don’t end up in the water.

  8. Dispose Of All Wastes Properly.

  9. Help Other Boaters Become Aware by role-modeling and education.

  10. Follow Sound Practices And Principles as outlined in our Guide to Green Boating.

  11. Support Clean Marine BC Certified Marinas and Boating Facilities, and other facilities with correct practices

PART 2 THE PLEDGE


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Tuesday 8 December 2015

Affects of New Power Boat Sales and Buyers


 

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 Affects of New Power Boats Sales and Buyers /  Changes are coming to boating


 After 2009 and the economic blow out, the Power Boat market has made a shift that I believe has changed our market forever. Boat buyers are buying boats that support lifestyle choices, not so much buyers who want to stick their toe in the boating pool and try it out. Boaters are more educated and know what they want. A great example of this was one of the Canadian Boat Shows last year numbers at the door were down but boat sales were up. Not as many tire kickers more persons who new what they wanted from their investment. As this shift to serious buyers takes place we will see the boats go through drastic changes to keep pace.

Power Boats will no longer be a miss match of components from many suppliers they will become systems where the boat is a Mercury or Volvo (for example) package from stem to stern. This will mean that all panels, switches, gauges and pumps will be all supplied by one vendor. Power Boats will become more of a platform construction, similar to cars. Over all design, colors and layouts will, and already are becoming standardized through the industry. As more value and concern is placed on the environment the amount of companies that will be able to make substantial investments in R& D and keep up with the required changes to standards will fall off.  Power Boats will be so similar that other factors other than the name on the side of the boat will become the motivation for purchase.

Boaters will be making purchases based on warranties, resale value, retail prices, and after purchase cost of ownership. New boats are a costly venture, so boaters will be buying boats that come with inclusive services, so that after the purchase of the boat there are fewer out of pocket costs as possible. Buyers will want all the bells and whistles included in the purchase price. Why do you think the dealers who sell boats now have a eye to the marinas. If they can include docks and slips in the deal up front then you buy the package selling the lifestyle and controlling the stresses and cost of boat ownership. A boaters time at the boat is valuable they do not want to have to source service, marinas and after market items to meet their needs. One boat, One deal its not the price its the convenience.

If you are buying or own an older boat you need to consider how new boat sales and the structure of these deals are going to affect you, because they will. Marinas are closing their yards to outside technicians and providing in house services for their clients and these agreements are  being done more and more by the dealers. Equipment to be able to service new product, which will become used product is restricted. This will and in  many cases already has made your choice of service provider for you.

There is also a shift amongst  boat buyers today, city boaters are more apt to buy a PWC than a runabout, the overall cost of ownership is lower and you don't need a big slip or driveway to put it in. There are four kinds of boaters (does not include PWC owners),
 1- Cottage owner (The boat is an accessory to the lifestyle of being on the lake)
 2-  Cruising boater ( The boat takes me away to destinations)
 3- My boat is the cottage boater ( The boat is my getaway and I don't even care if it runs)
 4- The boater who loves the boating lifestyle but can not afford all that goes with it (The boat is older but I love being here anyway)

Dealers cater to boaters 1 thru 3, boater 4 is generally buying the older used boats that the dealers generally won't broker

 Since the late 1980's Marina's used to have a mix of all of the above boaters but even this is changing. Marina's are now a mix of boater 2 and 3 and very little 4. Boaters 2 and 3 are the marinas priorities and new boats play a huge role in this decision. Marinas require the high disposable income clients to carry their costs. It you want to watch a marina die start to move out the newer boats and their owners. They may fill the slips still but the boating experience diminishes. A great example of this is Ontario Place Marina, not because the park closed but boaters 2 and 3 did not want to bother with all the added stress that a partial (fuel and pump out only) service marina brings them. Now that they have decided to stay open they have a mountain to climb to get these boaters back.    

The whole industry is affected by new boat sales, new boats create quality used boats, certified service,  boating supplies and cash, lots of cash. I hate to admit it but the days of the independent service provider are in the books, and the book is closing. New boats are changing the service landscape, if you are not up to date with the new technology you will left in the dust. So boaters who have owned a boat for years and are comfortable with a marina and independent service providers fantastic. However I predict that change is coming and if you still  haven't felt the change that new boats are creating you will soon.

                                       We Will Make A Boat Nut Out Of You


                                                                                    Author RP
 
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HOW MANY BOAT BRANDS ARE THERE?


                                    

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WHO'S WHO POWER BOAT MANUFACTURERS / WHAT BRAND SHOULD I BUY/ PT 2 


There are several different groups of power boats in today's market. They include Fishing Boats, Utility Boats, Ski and Wakeboard, PWC, Pontoon, Cruisers and Yachts. Many of the manufacturers have product lines that stretch across all market needs, some even include Sail Boats. However are the boat builders who specialize in one portion of the market better than the builders who try to make the full spectrum. Yes they are these builders have a specific audience, they spend time and money on R and D to capture as many buyers in their niche as possible. These builders also understand the needs and demands that their boats will face (more market feedback and more real world testing).

 

MY RANT!


When builders start to stray away from their core line up and provide too many models the whole line suffers for it. A great example of this was Bayliner ( to broad a range to many brand names), and today it is Sea Ray a brand that has been known for its cruisers and yachts. When manufacturers like Brunswick start to buy up the competition the boats begin to share technology and become too much alike,(it will be interesting to see what happens to Chapperal) a comparative line to Sea Ray now owned by Brunswick. There are very few Cruiser and Runabout builders that really provide a unique design and boating experience. Chris Craft is one of those production (Production; means volume builders not custom) boat companies that has kept an independent brand design and experience, but your going to pay for it. Cobalt and Mariah market their boats as unique in design and they do have some tells but across the water can you immediately pick one out of a crowd? One disappointing fact is that most Power Boats and PWC are so similar in design its hard to tell them apart, if you took the name off the side and could you really tell them apart? There is nothing more mind numbing than buying a new boat and the only way you can pick yours out is the name on the back, as a technician for years I wandered many a dock trying to find a boat without a name to set it apart. Come on boat builders do we really need the same designs and colors over and over, lets see something that sets you apart from the crowd!!!!!

Who's Who?




 Back to the subject at hand:


In 2011 there were 1394 boat builders registered with Manufacturer Identification Codes

Consider that there have been around 690 car builders around the world now and in the past.

THE BOATS THAT MADE THE BOAT VALUE GUIDE 2011

 


 

Alumacraft   = In Production

Arriva  - Out of production

Baja  -  In Production

Bayliner   - In Production

Bennington   - In Production

Boston Whaler  - In Production

Cadorette   -  Out Of Production

Campion  - In Production

Carver  -Now Carver Yachts/ In Production

Celebrity  - Out Of Production

Century  -  In Production

Chaparral   - In Production 

Chris Craft   - In Production 

Cobalt   - In Production

Crestliner    - In Production

Crownline    -  In Production

Cruiser Yachts   -  In Production

Cutter    - Out Of Production

Delta Jet   - Out Of Production

Donzi   -  In Production

Doral   -  Out Of Production

Edson   -  Out Of Production

Excel   -  There is an Excel Boats, This one Out Of Production

Four Winns    - In Production

Generic Trawler

Glastron    -  In Production

Grew   -  Out Of Production

Harbercraft   -  Out Of Production

Invader    -  Out Of Production

KMV   -   Out Of Production

Larson   -  In Production

Legend  -  In Production

Limestone   -  In Production/ Medeiros Boat Works

Lowe    -   In Production

Lund   -   In Production

Mainship   - In Production

Malibu   -  In Production

Mariah    -   In Production / UK

Mastercraft   -   In Production

Maxum    -  Out Of Production

Monterey   -   In Production

Moomba   -  In Production

Nautiques    -  In Production

Nitro  -  In Production

Peterboro   -  Out Of Production

Princecraft   -   In Production

Profisher   -  Out Of Production

Prowler    - Out Of Production

Ranger  -  In Production

Regal   -  In Production

Rinker  -  In Production

Sea-Doo    -  In Production

Sea Ray   -  In Production

Seaswirl   -   Stripper Boats/ In Production

Silverton    -  In Production

Smoker Craft   - In Production

Spectrum    -  Tracker Marine/ In Production

StarCraft    -  In Production

Stingray   - In Production

Sun Runner    -  Out Of Production

Sunbird    -  Out Of Production

Sunray    -  Out Of Production

Sylvan   -   In Production

Tahoe    -  In Production

Tempest  -   In Production

Thompson    -   Out Of Production

Thunderbird    - Formula Boats/ In Production

Thundercraft      -  Out Of Production

Tige     -  In Production

Tracker    -  In Production

Trojan   -  Out Of Production

Vanguard   -  Out Of Production

Vectra      -  StarCraft Boats/ In Production

Wellcraft     -  In Production

Wilker      -   Out Of Production




As of 2011 a full 1/3 of the boat manufacturers who were listed in the Boat Value Book in Canada were out of production. You need a Play by Play book to keep track of the market. The interesting thing is that several of the manufacturers that are on this list that we associate with building cruisers are no longer in that segment. Two great examples are Carver and Wellcraft, Carver is only building five boats and they are all yachts. Wellcraft is a fishing boat line. Actually the fishing boats seem to rule the market.

This has to make you wonder how used cruiser values will be affected by this change. It is this type of shift and continuous market change that has created a place for Boat Nut. Names like Scarab are back but they are jet boats now, Scarab is a line of jet boats that were formerly Sea Doo a couple of years ago. Keeping track of where to get factory replacement parts and manuals will become a full time job. There are a lot of other manufacturers not on this list, however this list reflects the Power Boat market today, Boats are being built in Mexico (Bayliner), Europe (Mariaha) all over the world and imported back to us as the brands we recognize as North American. This along with the entry of Sail Boat builders who have introduced Power Boats. This will create some interesting service issues for owners and technicians who are not used to negative switching for example ( Jeannue Power Cat Yachts) . As we move forward into the future the Power Boat market is and will start to resemble the automotive industry. Boat systems will become a package, warranties will be virtually the same materials and designs similar, you will need to be more than brand loyal to buy a new boat. As the quality and prices amongst the top builders close in factors like ergonomics, ride quality and after purchase cost of ownership will become deciding factors in buying a boat. That is were Boat Nut comes in we will provide the best most accurate information for you the boater. We want you to enjoy your time on the water not stress over uninformed decisions that you will need to make.

BEING INFORMED IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER!


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Wednesday 2 December 2015

THE ART OF FIBERGLASS REPAIR PART 3 / HOLES


 

 

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HOLES IN MY BOAT /  Fiberglass Part 3 How to fix holes in the fiberglass
This happens on every boat over time we either install new canvas, electronics or snaps pull out of the deck, and there you have it a hole. I will be it a small hole but these are the most common holes in a boat. There are a few steps that need to be taken in the case of any small holes in the fiberglass of your boat.

Do not leave these holes unattended as this is a place were moisture will enter and start to break down the lamination, and worse yet if core is exposed create a place for wrote to set in!
  • The first question you need to ask is are you going to drill a new hole in the same place.
  • Are there stress cracks around the hole.
  • What color are you going to have to match. (If you don't know contact the manufacturer with Hull ID Number)
  • How large is this hole.
  • How many holes are there and are they all in one area
  • Can you get to the back of the hole(s)
  • Is the hole into some type of structure ( is there wood core at the bottom of the hole)

Each one of these answers places a role in the repair you will have to complete,  For small holes the procedure is straight forward. You will need a few tools and supplies:

  • Drill with a large rasp bit with a rounded end
  • 120 sand paper,  400, 600, 1200 wet and dry sand paper
  • A small trowel ( I like an oil paint trowel the long one with a rounded tip)
  • Acetone
  • Clean rags
  • Pencil
  • 3/4 inch masking tape (blue)
  • Polyester resin c/w catalyst
  • 2 Small mix cup
  • Clean mix board (a clip board works good)
  • Pre Val Sprayer
  • Masking paper
  • Buffer and compound ( I make my own compound) a supplier will advise what they have
  • Color Match gel coat
  • Cabosil
  • Small sanding block
  • Patch Aid (speed will be fast)
  • Milled fiber or Chop Strand fiberglass
  • Water spray bottle
  • If you choose you can purchase a premix color match gel coat patch kit ( your local fiberglass supply company can advise you if this is available)
Some advice from over 39 years and being a top rated fiberglass tech, forget all the BS about needing to use any  thing other than Polyester resin. If the area were the hole is requires more than what this repair procedure out lines such as water or dry wrote you will need to consult a pro or get further information on procedure to repair. You need to know that epoxy and vynlester resin do not bond to polyester resin unless you provide a mechanical bond. You will pay more for fancy resins and they are NOT, I repeat NOT healthy for you to use! Do not let anyone bull shit you.


Procedure to Repair:

  1. With your drill and the rasp tip, put the drill in reverse. The reason for this is that in forward with a sharp rasp you can simply bore a bigger hole in the area you are trying to fix. On slow speed you will place the rasp dead center of you hole and remove some of the gel coat and some of the pink fiberglass behind it. You are looking to create a clean dimple were the gel coat has a nice tapper all the way around. It should look like an over size golf ball dimple with the pink fiberglass and drilled hole in the center, at the bottom of this dimple.
  2. Around the hole with 120 sandpaper on a sanding block remove the shine for 2 inches all around the dimple. Do not make a hollow around the dimple simply remove all shiny gel coat surface.
  3. Clean the area with acetone and rag, remove all dust and be sure to let some down the hole. Acetone not only cleans the surface but it drives moisture out.
  4. If you are certain that you have removed any chipped or cracked gel coat than you can now get your masking tape. Mask around the hole half way onto your sanded area. You should have 1 inch of sanded area showing around the dimple and 1 inch under the tape. Make the tape line two layers thick. this will allow for the fill gel coat to shrink during curing.
  5.  If you can get to the back of the holes mask over the area so resin doesn't drip out onto what ever is below the area. Mix up some milled fiber with resin following the manufacturers instructions, add you catalyst and mix again. Take this mixture and stuff the actual drilled hole only, do not fill the entire dimple. Allow to cure completely and again with the drill running backwards clean up the dimple and wipe with acetone. You should now have a dimple without a drilled hole at the bottom.
  6. Mix up your gel coat and cabosil combination until you have the consistency of peanut butter, add your speed patch and if the fill gets to runny add more cabosil until you have a peanut butter consistency again. This fill must be just like smooth peanut butter, take a large enough amount of fill, (to over fill the dimple) place it on the mix board and add catalyst, you must be sure the catalyst is mixed all the way thru the fill. Take your trowel and fill the dimple to the height of the masking tape , create a nice even top to the fill area and immediately remove the tape. clean your trowel with acetone and a rag.
  7. Allow to fill cure completely. If you have added patch aid, the fill will be dull and not sticky to the touch when cured. Run a dry buffer over the fill before you sand this will pre shrink the fill. take your pencil and write all over the repair area, you will use this as a guide to see when your flat and fair. With your block sand down the repair area with 120 sand paper until surface is even or very close to it.
  8. You now have two chooses you can spray the repair area or sand it out and polish, if you choose to sand it out grab a pencil and write all over the area that you have sanded with 120 and now sand with 400 wet and dry with water ( use your spray bottle and add a few drops of dish soap), use a sanding block and sand until the pencil marks are gone repeat with 600 and 1200. When you are done simply buff the area up and check the results.
  9. If you do not like what you see sand the area down with 120 and follow the next procedures. In some cases just the fill and finish works great, this is usually based on the gel match quality.
  10. If you intend to spray you will leave the area at the end of the 120 sanding, clean with acetone and mask an area of at least 6 inches by 6 inches, this area must be sanded slightly larger with 120 sand paper. Mask the area spray off allowing the masking line to be just inside the sanded area place masking paper around the spray area use the masking line as your guide.
  11. Grab your Pre Val sprayer read the instructions and take the glass jar and lid out. you will mix the color match gel coat and patch aid per mixing instructions this will seem like a thin mixture do not compare to paint. You can add a small amount of acetone but only if necessary to thin down not to much it can yellow the color. Place the lid on and shake the mixture now you can add your catalyst. You will have about 5 min max to spray and clean the Preval Sprayer. Grab a clean rag with acetone and wipe the spray area again just before you spray ( to get ride of dust). Hold the Preval back about 8 inches and start in the middle and spray your way out tapering the spray towards the tape line this is important. Usually three or four passes will work. Remove the tape and masking paper right away. Allow to cure completely. To clean the Preval simply dump out the gel coat in a jar and fill and spray acetone through the Preval
  12. Once the spray area has cured. You will use the same pencil trick write all over the repair area only this time you will only sand with the 400, 600 and 1200 wet sand papers with the water bottle. Once you are completely sanded buff and clean up. This method not only fills the hole but will last as along as the boat and you can re drill this very spot again in the future.
Any of these steps can be repeated if necessary to create a good fill or good spray, Step by step video will be available in our spring Magazine. Look for it and buy it on line!!!!!
 If you have several holes together simply treat each hole individually and make your spray area over the entire area as one. The truth is 90% of a great repair is in the color match, if you are not that fussy about the match the repair will last and the fade from the sun will eventually make the area harder to see over time. Just buy quality materials!

 

If you read our blog on colored hulls it goes into more detail on how to buff to a factory finish...

                                                                                                                    Author BW

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