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Hauler Racks, Inc. is excited to announce that we will be exhibiting in Las Vegas at the SEMA Show 2010 from Nov. 2nd – 5th. We will be in Booth #33204. Please stop by if you are attending the show. We would like to see you.

They will have a “Hauler II” universal heavy duty aluminum rack along with our NEW “Top Mount Hauler II Cap Rack”.

 They will have other POP’s on display, too.

by MaxiMini

The top three most common items stolen from boats over the winter are:

1. Electronics: To avoid a theft, it is worth your time and energy to remove electronics and store them at home. If they are permanently installed, record ownership information including model and serial numbers.  Photos may also assist with a potential recovery or insurance claim.
2. Outboards: Small outboards should always be removed and stored in a secure location, such as your locked garage or basement. Larger outboards should have a lock installed.
3. Outdrives: Again, the best way to avoid this type of theft is to remove the unit and store in a safe location and ensure the serial number is recorded. If it will not be removed, install an out drive lock.

From BoatUS

Often when preparing a boat for its long winter’s nap, owners overlook minor, but critical details, such as exposed zippers and snaps. They can easily stick and rip the surrounding canvas and plastic when exposed to the corroding effects of rain, dirt and grime.  Luckily, a quick dab of Snap Stick lubricant from Shurhold Industries will eliminate fighting with fasteners and hinges on awnings and straps come spring thaw.

Unlike gels, liquids or sprays, Snap Stick is applied directly to the head of a snap, along a zipper or on the barrel of a hinge without causing a mess.  Ideal for winter storage, one easy application from the handy tube lasts up to three months.  Non-toxic and biodegradable, Snap Stick won’t harm fabrics, plastics or metals.

The suggested retail price of a .45 oz. tube of Snap Stick from Shurhold Industries is $6.48.

Do you take steps to insure that the engine and it’s oil is warm when you change it?

How many engine hours will be “on” your engine and its filter when you WINTER IZE this year?

The QL Neutra-Salt Engine

Flushing System is now available

for installation on all gasoline

inboards and sterndrives.

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        Bobby Banister owns a GarWood 40.  GarWood has long produced fine, high-performance wooden powerboats that are a joy to drive.

        A major part of the maintenance regimen involves keeping the GarWood dry.  Excess water sloshing around in bilges only causes problems, and it is a continuous hassle to manually dry out all of the small compartments that tend to gather water.

        “You never run out of pockets on a wooden boat,” said Banister.  ”You can never get [the water] all out.  You can only take it so far, as the bilge pump only takes it to an inch of water.”

        The GarWood is watertight.  However, freshwater from rain or washing is likely to make its way into obscure areas, where it will stagnate.

        Using vacuum technology, every last drop of liquid is drawn through the pickups into the central Arid Bilge unit, where it is automatically expelled out of the boat.  Banister no longer has to worry about standing bilge water, and the resulting unpleasant odors; instead, he can focus on enjoying his classic speedboat.

        The Series 2 nano unit from Arid Bilge Systems is available in one or two zone configurations.  Measuring 11.75″ H x 5.75″ W and 7″ D, it has a dry weight of only 8 lbs. and a maximum flow rate of 3.5 gallons an hour.  Operating on 12V DC, it draws only 1 amp during charge cycles, less than 1/2 amp during suction cycles and less than 1 milliamp during normal standby use.

Wow, what a book!

Details on Gar Wood and Chris Smith as racers. competitors, partners, boat builders are all covered with fresh insight and facts.

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Absolutely the best BOAT hose you can buy.

• Lead-free: Complies with Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act for lead content
• Manufactured with patented NTS® Reflex Mesh® technology to eliminate kinks, twists & tangles
• Grip-Tite® couping for an easy, leak free connection at the faucet
• ThumThing® coupling for easier attachment to the faucet (1/2″ diameter only)
• Manufactured with F.D.A. sanctioned materials
• Drinking Water Safe
• Available in 5/8″ diameter in 25′, 50′, & 75′ lengths.
• Lifetime Guarantee
• Made in USA

1. Always rinse down the area to be cleaned prior to washing. This helps remove any loose surface grime preventing you from scrubbing it into the finish.

2. “Dirty” rain can leave black streaks. Try to wash them off immediately. The sooner you do it, the easier they will be to remove.

3. Less is more when it comes to mixing soap with water. Too much soap will make it hard to rinse leaving soap scum.

4. Wash early or late in the day, avoiding intense sunlight will make it easier to clean because the areas you are working on won’t dry too quickly.

5. Once everything is clean, wax or polish it to make the next cleaning easier. Keep a good coat of wax on all metal hardware to prevent corrosion. You’ll recoup the cost of all the cleaning, polishing and waxing products you use in your investment’s resale value.

6. To help prevent corrosion on seals, hinges, snaps and zippers, they should be coated with water-resistant lubricant

Hering Propellers is a high performance propeller manufacturer, recognized by racers and boat enthusiasts throughout the world. With over 40 years of experience in the boat racing circuit, they have built a reputation that the competition can only follow.

Top boat manufacturers such as Cigarette, Donzi, Fountain, Nor-Tech, Outerlimits, MTI, Skater and others choose to equip their boats with Hering propellers over any other propeller manufacturer. Why? Because of Hering Propeller’s attention to detail, performance results, and personalized customer service.

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