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How-to Prepare for a Thunderstorm

Whether you’re a novice or a pro...boating safety should always be a part of your boat outing, whether you are headed out on a fishing trip or just a relaxing day on the water.

ALL thunderstorms are dangerous to boaters. Boaters are at a high risk of being struck by lightning because their boats are often the tallest object on the water. Thunderstorms can occur at ANY time of the day or year. Always remember that if you can hear thunder, it means lightning is in the area, even if you cannot see it.

You can minimize your chances of being struck by lightning by following the “30-30 rule.” The first "30" represents 30 seconds. If the time between when you see the flash of lightning and hear the thunder is 30 seconds or less, the lightning is close enough to strike you. The second "30" stands for minutes. After the last flash of lightning, wait 30 minutes before leaving your shelter. Half of all lightning deaths occur after a thunderstorm has passed.

Before heading out, make sure to check your current local weather and weather predictions. Remain alert for changing weather conditions while on the water with a VHF Marine Radio. In the event that you are caught on the water with an unexpected thunderstorm fast approaching, here are some tips to follow:

*Ensure all passengers put on properly secured PFD’s (Personal flotation devices).

*Reduce your boat speed and proceed with caution.

*Close all hatches and ports to avoid swamping.

*Make sure passengers are in the lowest part of the boat and near the centerline.

*Secure all loose items on your boat.

*Pump out bilges to keep boat high on the water.

*Proceed cautiously to the nearest safe shoreline.

If you are caught in the middle of the storm and lightning is present...you will also need to:

*Unplug all electrical equipment.

*Head the bow of the boat into the waves at a 45 degree angle.

*If the engine stops, drop anchor from the bow to avoid drifting.

Knowing these tips not only ensures boating is fun, but safe, and might just save your life.

How-to Prepare for a Thunderstorm

Whether you’re a novice or a pro...boating safety should always be a part of your boat outing, whether you are headed out on a fishing trip or just a relaxing day on the water.

*Ensure all passengers put on properly secured PFD’s (Personal flotation devices).

*Reduce your boat speed and proceed with caution.

*Close all hatches and ports to avoid swamping.

*Make sure passengers are in the lowest part of the boat and near the centerline.

*Secure all loose items on your boat.

*Pump out bilges to keep boat high on the water.

*Proceed cautiously to the nearest safe shoreline.

If you are caught in the middle of the storm and lightning is present...you will also need to:

*Unplug all electrical equipment.

*Head the bow of the boat into the waves at a 45 degree angle.

*If the engine stops, drop anchor from the bow to avoid drifting.

Knowing these tips not only ensures boating is fun, but safe, and might just save your life.

Tips for Viewing Fourth of July Fireworks from Your Boat

Open waters and open skies make for the best fireworks display. There’s no better place than laid back on your boat with your friends and family while watching fireworks on the 4th of July. But there are a few tips you should consider that will heighten the excitement of the fireworks, and to make sure you’re taking the proper safety precautions while on the water.

First of all, you should check the US Coast Guard’s local notice to mariner’s website for any special instructions for boaters during the big event. Be sure to follow these instructions – they are not only mandatory to keep you safe, but to keep other’s safe as well. Make sure your boat is equipped with the correct safety equipment and check that everything is functioning normally. Life jackets should already be on board, but if you have any newcomers or irregulars that will be joining you on your boat for the special event, you’ll need to be sure you have extra life jackets. When looking for the perfect place to drop anchor, you’ll want to make sure you anchor downwind of the show. If you anchor your boat upwind, you may not hear the fireworks very well – and we all know, there’s nothing better than feeling and hearing the powerful boom of fireworks! Find your location and anchor early. You can take the extra time to eat, play games, or just relax before the fireworks begin. You can also take this time to make sure your anchor is set properly, and see that your anchor lights are on and working. Training your newer passengers on board about the normal procedures and emergency procedures is another great thing to take up this extra time. Better safe than sorry! When it comes to being patriotic on the water, many people enjoy a nice ‘drink’. However, it’s best that you not allow alcohol on board while in the middle of a body of water (read the Preventable Tragedy). Of course, the captain definitely shouldn't drink as it can impair his ability to react or impair his vision in general. But passengers should also be warned about alcohol on board. If an emergency should arise, passengers may not be able to react as quickly as needed. They could also lose their balance more easily than if they were sober. Passengers under the influence of alcohol or any type of drug can also distract the captain of the boat.

When the show is finished and it’s time for the festivities to end, take your time when pulling up anchor and leaving. Remember, there are many other boaters on the water going the same exact direction you are. There’s no rush, so take your time and be cautious. There may be other boaters not following proper safety guidelines, or worse, they may be driving under the influence of alcohol. Rushing back to dock isn’t worth an accident. Enjoy this relaxing moment with your loved ones and cruise slowly back to land.

Bonus: Top National In-Water Destinations For July 4 Fireworks Displays There’s nothing worse than being distracted by lights or obnoxious noises while watching your fireworks show, so be courteous to other boaters. Don’t play with flashlights, spotlights, or large lights of any kind. Also, if you’re playing music on board, make sure it’s not too loud for other boaters to hear. Just because you like a particular kind of music, doesn’t mean others want to listen to it. From all your friends at Scan Marine Equipment; have fun, be safe, be courteous, and most of all… enjoy your 4th of July!!

Create Your Own Boating Movie on Facebook with Movie Maker

Ever dreamed of starring in a movie? Well, now there’s an App for that!

Discover Boating’s new Movie Maker App lets you create a movie featuring highlights from your boating life right from our Facebook page! Tell a story or simply share the joy of boating with your family and friends. It’s quick, easy and FUN!

As the “Director” you can preview your movie to rearrange photos or edit captions. When you’re finished you can post it to your profile or download it. You can even share your “blockbuster” with Discover Boating for a chance to have it featured on the Discover Boating Facebook page!

Star in your own boating movie now.

#Discover Boating #Movie Maker Facebook App #Boating

VHF Marine Radio – The Basics

VHF radios are essential to all boaters. This radio could potentially save your life or help you save the life of another. VHF radios are used for emergency and non-emergency situations, however, they are also used to alert boaters of information on the water – be it an approaching storm or a sinking vessel. There are two main channels you’ll need to remember when on your boat -- channel 16 and channel 9 (note: channel 9 is only available in waters off of the northeastern shore—New York, Northern New Jersey, and New England). These channels are used for emergency and non-emergency calls. All boaters are required to keep a constant watch on channel 16. Many boaters simply turn their radios off because they wish not to listen to static, etc. -- this is a major issue. Your radio should remain on and turned up at all times. There have been many situations where boaters did not have their radios on and as a consequence, were not aware and could not out run storms, or did not know about a sinking vessel close to them. In both situations, casualties could have been prevented if the captain would have simply left their VHF radio on. Radio channels 9 & 16 may be used to hail other vessels or to make the first initial contact with a marina or restaurant when wondering where to tie your boat up when coming into dock. However, you’ll need to switch over to another channel once you make contact with your party so that you’re not jamming up the main channels. At no point should you use your radio as a ‘telephone’ to chit-chat with other boaters or someone on shore. Channels 6, 13, and 22A are also important channels for boaters to remember.

Channel 6 is reserved for intership safety use and is mainly used during search and rescue operations.

Channel 22A is reserved for communications with the Coast Guard and should be for Coast Guard use only (not open to other vessels). This channel is used by the US Coast Guard when relaying marine information broadcasts. Since not everyone is interested in these broadcasts, the US Coast Guard will make their first initial contact on channel 16, letting all boaters know that they will make their announcement (that may or may not be important to each boater) on channel 22A, and that interested boaters should switch over to that channel immediately for more info.

Channel 13 is for navigational use between vessels. Large vessels us channel 13 (no need to use channel 16 for this situation first, channel 13 is both a calling and working channel) when relaying their intentions to one another and when they arrive at bridges and locks. Channel 13 is restricted to 1 watt, so be sure to switch your radio to low power when using this channel.

Channels 68, 69, 71, 72, 78A are all used as “working” stations and are available for you to use at any time (as long as no one else is using them) when you switch your conversation over from channel 9 or 16.

For a complete listing of all boating channels (including those in international waters), click here.

If you are trying to communicate with a boat that is nearby, make sure you set your radio on low power so that your signal will not carry further than it needs to. If you’re trying to communicate with a boat or location that is further away, you can use high power. In all situations, use kind language and no profanity. Vulgar language is illegal and can also offend other boaters, especially those with small children.

Now that you know the important radio channels, you may be wondering, “how on earth do I use this thing?!” The basics -- be sure to adjust the "Squelch" control as low as possible so that you don’t hear static or ‘white noise’. In order to make a call, hold the button on the microphone down, speak, and then release to hear the other boat or location’s reply.

Believe it or not, there IS a proper way of calling another vessel or on shore location. First of all, make sure you are making your first contact on either channel 16 or channel 9. You’ll also want to listen in for a couple of minutes to make sure the channel is not tied up with another conversation.

Say the name of the vessel or location that you’re calling three times. Ex: See Spray, See Spray, See Spray.

The words "THIS IS", spoken once, and then the name of your vessel, also spoken once. Ex: THIS IS the motor vessel (insert name of vessel)

Say the word "OVER", and then await the station being called to reply.

The station will reply in the same manner that you called them. You should then designate a new channel to switch over to and continue the conversation. Once establish, speak the word "OVER". Ex: Please switch and listen to channel 68, OVER

Wait for the station to confirm the channel. They will then say “OVER” and you’ll both need to switch over to the new channel and continue your conversation by first contacting them in the same way as you initially did, but this time, on your designated channel.

Always move your conversations to a different channel in a non-emergency situation. If you are using channel 16, no one else can use it until you are off of that channel, which means any emergencies that need to be called in will have to wait. In a distress and emergency situation, your call will be very similar to a non-emergency call, but much more complex. However, if the only thing you have time to say is MAYDAY, the name of your vessel, and what type of distress you’re in, that is fine as well. The key is that you give enough information so that the Coast Guard knows how to best respond to your call. You’ll need to stay by the radio and repeat this call periodically until you receive a response. You should also stay close to your radio incase more information is needed once someone replies to your call. First, make sure you’re on channel 16.

Say “MAY DAY”, spoken three times

Speak the words “THIS IS”, once

Proceed to say your vessel name (spoken three times)

Give the position of your vessel by latitude and longitude or by bearing (true or magnetic) and the distance to a well known landmark which will help a responding station located your vessel. Be sure to include all vessel movement such as course, speed and destination.

Speak what the nature of your distress is (sinking, fire, etc.), and the kind of help you require.

Speak the number of people on board.

Give any other information which might help in the rescue, such as length or tonnage of vessel, the type of vessel, the number of people onboard needing medical attention, color of the vessel, etc.

The word “OVER”, spoken once.

If you are potentially in distress but are currently not yet in distress, then you can say “Pan-Pan” (pronounced “Pahn”) instead of “Mayday”. This should be used when referring to a controllable leak in your boat or something that is most likely fixable, but you may want to alert someone in case you do eventually need help or incase your situation goes bad. If you hear a distress call in your area, you are required to respond to it. If you hear a distress call that is not in your vicinity, but that you could potentially get to, then wait several minutes to see if there are other boaters in the area that respond (if there are even any boaters in that area). If they do not respond, you are required to respond. In summary:

Always make sure you keep your conversations short and to the point when using a channel. Keep in mind that you may not be the only person who needs to use that particular channel.

In non-emergency situations, make sure you switch over to a working channel (as listed above) once you make initial contact on channel 9 or 16.

Remember that ALL radio conversations are public and anyone on that channel can hear your conversation, including young children. Radios are not to be used for ‘chit-chat’.

Always speak slowly and clearly so that the responding station can understand you.

The more information you can provide when speaking with another vessel or the coast guard, the better.

When speaking to a vessel nearby, switch your radio to low power. When speaking to a vessel further away, you may use high power.

Always have your radio turned on and turned up. You never know when you or someone else may need information or help.

Have you even used your VHF Marine Radio? Let us know in the comments below.

#VHF Marine Radio #Boating Communication

Fishing is Fun - For the Whole Family

Fishing has been a favorite sport for many generations. You could say that fishing has been one of the very first activities that a father and his child have enjoyed together – and what better bonding time than in the outdoors fishing? Fishing can be fun and beneficial for both children and adults, and has created a lifetime of traditions and memories. Not to mention all of the other benefits it holds!

There are many different types of fishing, but fishing in general is good for your health. While you may look like a bump on a log at certain points throughout your fishing day, you’re gaining a great amount of Vitamin D from the sun, which is a major vitamin deficiency in most people’s daily nutritional intake since our main source of Vitamin D only comes from UV rays. Be sure to wear sun block though. Vitamin D isn’t necessarily a good thing when your skin is burnt! Another health benefit is the simple active nature of fishing. It takes a lot of muscle groups in your body to reel a fish in. From your forearms to your thighs, you may be working more muscles than you realized. While fishing may not help you lose a noticeable amount of weight, it can help you tone your muscles. This is also a good way to get your family active while having fun! I often remember my grandfather coming home in the evenings from doing a little fishing. When he’d get home, well after dark, we were always intrigued to hear about ‘the one that got away’ or the ones that didn’t. But quite differently, as children, we misunderstood his still happy face when coming home after catching absolutely nothing. What’s the point of fishing if you don’t catch anything? As an adult, I can now fully understand. Fishing isn’t always about catching fish. Being on a boat with a line in the water is one of the most rewarding activities. It’s unexplainable, but fishing is relaxing. Maybe it’s the silence. Maybe it’s feeling the water swaying back and forth under your feet with the expectation that at any moment, that pole might bend. Maybe it’s being one with nature, or maybe it’s because, in most cases, fishing requires little thinking and allows your mind to wander. Either way, it’s worth the relaxation, even if you don’t catch the ‘big one’. Fresh clean fish are tasty, that’s a given. Fishing is often used to put food on family’s tables, especially during the spring and summer months. Providing fish for your family is a great benefit to fishing. While most anglers enjoy catching and releasing fish, many people still enjoy what the sport was originally created for …food! You’ll of course need to check with your state to see if there are any special requirements on length and types of fish that you can keep. You’ll need to make sure your fishing license is up to date as well, whether you plan on keeping a fish or not. Whether walking in the river, standing on the shoreline, or sitting in a boat, fishing is fun for the entire family – even mom! Introducing your children to nature at an early age not only improves sensory skills and lures them away from the television, but it also offers a fun learning experience about water, safety, and teaching them patience and independence. Growing a strong bond with your family is also another benefit. Families that enjoy the simple activities in life together, including fishing, are more relaxed, bonded, and overall, happier. Take this time of doing something you already love doing to bond with your family and enjoy teaching them about leadership skills, nature, fishing, and life. Involve every member of your family. Every family member, old or young, will learn more when they sense the feeling of being involved and having their family involved. You are showing true leadership skills when you take the time to first apply these skills to your family, patiently. Fishing is an amazing leadership and independence builder. These simple skills will help your child feel more confident and able in everyday life at school or with their friends. Your family will feel comfortable in having conversations with one another, especially when there is a common bond. When you and your family can completely enjoy something together, a lifetime bond begins to form. There’s nothing like watching the face of your child when they catch their first fish – or their second, or their eighth! Make sure you have all of the necessary “kid friendly” fishing tools before you set off on your fishing adventure. Things such as bobbers, a small child size fishing pole, and live bait can enhance the experience for everyone. A word of advice, keep your camera handy. You’re guaranteed to catch more than just fun slimy fish during the day! Laughing – just one more key benefit to fishing with your family. So now that we know that fishing is relaxing, good for your health, and a great bonding experience – you may be wondering “where does the ‘fun’ for the kids come in?” There are so many great tools on the web for you to enhance your child’s fishing experience, but nothing is better than actually getting out there and getting their little beginner angler hands dirty. Before you go fishing, let your child pick out a fishing pole that’s just their size. Whether it’s a Disney fishing pole or simply satin black, it’s always fun when you have something of your own that you got to pick out all by yourself. Next – the bait. Live bait is always fun when fishing with your family. But if it’s not accessible, that’s fine too. Have your children search for worms and critters under rocks and in the yard or along the river bank. Give them mason jars or other types of clear containers so that they can see what they’ve collected. If you have more than one child, turn it into a game! See who can collect the most bait.

When you’re fishing with the entire family, make a day of it! Don’t just narrow your day to fishing. Take a cooler full of food and drinks, maybe even a blanket to sit on when you’re on shore. Go exploring on shore or on a beach, play some games, go swimming. There are so many things you can do to make the most of your time with the ones you love. The most important part to making fishing fun for your family is to sit back, relax, and don’t force it. If you find that your family is getting bored (especially if the fish aren’t biting), let them take a break. Let them go swimming or set the poles down and let them enjoy a snack, read a book, or play a game while waiting. The fish will always be there, but quality time with their parent(s) won’t be. Take this time to talk to them about their week, toys, school, events, or for the older kids….what they want to do with their lives. You see, fishing is more than just throwing a hook and line into the water; it’s about involving and showing your family that you’re taking the time to be with them. It’s about showing them that you care, and that no matter what, you’re always there. It’s about generations of families following traditions and making new memories. And if you catch fish, that’s pretty cool too.

#Fishing #Family #Family Boating #Cooking Fish

Navigation Rules: What you need to know

Driving a boat is just like driving a car, right? I mean, you stop when you’re supposed to stop, go when you’re supposed to go….all while imagining stop signs and green lights, right? Think again. Boating navigation is completely different than on road vehicle navigation. And no, I’m not talking about an English woman telling you what next left you need to take on your GPS. If you haven’t already purchased a book approved by the U.S. Coast Guard on boat navigation, then it may be wise to invest in one and leave it on your boat. However, you can also find these same rules online at the U.S. Coast Guard’s website, here. Boating navigation classes should also be considered for new and experienced boaters, if you have not already taken one. Studies have shown that 80% of boaters who are involved in a boat collision have never taken a boat safety course. While it can’t guarantee that you’ll never be in a bad situation, it can guarantee that you’ll know the rules to navigating a boat. Boat navigation is much more complex than just allowing a boat to pass you or just keeping a steady speed. It’s best to know the actual ‘Rules of the Road’ before setting sail in that nice shiny vessel. A collision can happen in an instant – be safe and know the rules! First, let’s talk about vessel priorities. There are so many different types of boats on the water, so this is a very important rule to know by heart! In general, the priority of vessels on the water is as follows. The highest priority goes to vessels that are not in direct control or have limited ability to maneuver. Barges come to mind. The second priority goes to working boats because well, this is silly, because they are working. Boats involved in fishing are third priority, and last but not least, sailboats and powerboats. Yes, sailboats are considered powerboats whether their sails are up or not. More on that later. Right of way is a biggie when it comes to navigation. You’ll eventually find yourself in a situation where everything you’ve learned about boat right of ways becomes completely garbled. That’s why it is good to know and be comfortable in knowing the navigation rules of the water. There will always be situations that will require you to determine who has the right of way, you or the other boat(s). The good thing is, that neither one of you have the right away if you are simply approaching one another head on. You can pass one another on either side, but you should always try to pass port to port.

Which side is port? Left. Remember, both port and left are four letter words.

Boat right of way simplicity changes when boats begin approaching each other at an angle, you’ll find yourself in a more complex situation. When approaching boats on an angle, the boat on the other vessel’s starboard usually has the right of way. But that’s not all. You’ll need to remember which vessels have top priority or, if it is a larger vessel that won’t allow easy maneuverability or cannot slow its speed quickly, you’ll need to allow them to go first. Another complex example (though a bit easier to remember): if you are in a powerboat and you find yourself near a sailboat under sail power alone, the sailboat has the right of way. In all situations, if someone isn’t paying attention…do whatever you need to do to avoid a collision.

Navigation light and sound signals are another must have. While navigation lights and horns/whistles are not required on all types of vessels, it is still something to consider. Horns and whistles come in quite handy when in foggy situations, down pours, or other low visibility times. Sound and light signals allow you to communicate with other boaters on your intentions or to warn other boaters of potential danger. Again, with all navigation rules, you should know when to properly use them. They are not to be used at all times or for the wrong reasons. Personal Water crafts are the only vessels that don’t require navigation lights. All other vessels must have some type of light on them. Be sure to check with your local and state government to see exactly what types of navigation signals (lights and sounds) are required of your vessel. And don't worry, we check all of our boats, new and used, to make sure you have all the proper lights and they're in good working condition.

Purchasing navigational charts of the specific waterways that you travel is another good safety precaution when it comes to navigation. Make sure you store them in a safe and dry area on your boat. Laminating them or keeping them in plastic bags is a good way to ensure that they don’t get wet. Knowing the waterways is one of the greatest things you can do to help yourself while boating. Memorizing landmarks, shallow areas, dangerous submerged objects, and safe channel markers are not required, but are a wise thing to do. Also, knowing where local marinas, channels, ports and other navigable waterways are can be extremely helpful should you find yourself in a dire situation or lost in a particular area.

Remember, channel 16 is the universal emergency channel for your VHF marine radio. Speaking of getting lost, carrying a compass, GPS, or your handy dandy waterway chart (has mentioned above) will allow you to feel more comfortable should you find yourself off course. Navigation doesn’t just mean knowing how to properly steer a vessel or knowing who has the right of way – navigation also means knowing where you are at all times, and if you find yourself in a situation where you’re lost, you’ll have the ability to maneuver your way back to a safe haven. The few rules mentioned above are simply scratching the surface of navigational rules when it comes to boating. I urge every single boater to take a navigation safety course or to at least study the navigation rules to boating before getting onto (or back onto) the water. Do yourself a favor and know the rules. And when you think you really know them, study again! As with driving a car, you know the rules and can naturally react in a situation. You should have the same mindset and ability when navigating your boat – it just comes naturally.

#Navigation Rules #Boating Navigation #Boating Right of Way

Boating With A Family

With the weather steadily growing warmer, families are eager to get outside and onto the water to enjoy these beautiful Summer days and cooking aboard. It’s easy to get excited about boating, especially when you have children and a family to enjoy it with. But while boating with your family can be amazingly fun and educational, you should constantly remember that boating with younger children and family members can be dangerous if you do not take the proper precautions before leaving the dock.

Life vests & “no-no’s”: First and foremost, each person and child should be equipped with a life vest. Make sure younger children have life vests with a ‘heads up’ collar that ensure their faces will automatically be turned upward and away from the water, should they go overboard. Whistles are a good option to have on a child’s life vest as well. It is wise to tell any and all passengers to wear slip resistant shoes if they have them. Boat decks can at times become very slippery and may unfortunately cause unwanted falls. In addition to wearing slip resistant shoes, running, jumping, and hanging over the side of the boat are all major “no-no’s” in order to prevent a fall or to even prevent capsizing smaller boats.

It is best to let your family know upfront that these precautionary rules are not flexible and there are no exceptions, even if life vests are itchy or the children become bored.

In Case of Emergency: You should always be sure that the adult and teenage passengers on board know what actions to take should an emergency with the boat arise. It will equip them with much needed knowledge should something happen to you or the boat. These passengers will also serve as helpers on board in case you need them in a time of panic.

Once these safety precautions have been taken, be sure to include your family and teach them about the responsibilities that come along with boating. Teach them the boating ‘language’ so that they can feel included in your adventure and understand when you say ‘starboard’ or ‘bow’. This is especially exciting for children as they are using their ever growing imaginations daily.

Pack a cooler & tote: Taking a picnic lunch or a cooler packed full of drinks and snacks will allow you to spend more time out on the water with your family. Let your children pick a few of their own snacks while preparing for your trip – it will make them feel more involved and they’ll become more excited about the big day.

Along with packing a cooler, make sure you pack a tote with extra clothes, underwear, towels, swim suits, a thick blanket for the little ones to lie on, hats, and sun block. The sun’s reflection off of the water will cause sunburn much quicker than being on dry land. There’s nothing worse than coming back from a fun day of boating with horribly painful sunburn!

Games & Swimming: It’s hard for children to sit still for an entire day of boating – bringing along games keep children (and some adults!) busy. If you have babies or toddlers in your family, make sure you provide them with age appropriate games or toys. They will most likely be the first ones to become easily bored or tired.

Being in a boat without the thought of jumping into the magnificent, cool, water is hard to avoid as well. After all, you’re surrounded by it on all sides. Make a schedule and plan to drop anchor some place nice for your family so that they’ll have time to go exploring, or even just swimming and splashing around for an hour. This will also give you more one-on-one relaxation time with your family and a break from being ‘captain’!

Overall, the object is to have a fun and safe boating experience. Taking precautionary steps before getting on the boat will make for a more relaxing day, not only for your family, but for you as well. Knowing that you’ve given your family the best knowledge you can give about your boat, safety, and having fun while being safe, makes for an exciting new adventure and hopefully, a new family tradition.

Tell us in the comments below, what memories do you have of boating with the family?

#Boating #Family #Family Boating #Wallas Marine Heating #Wallas Marine Cooking

Diesel fuel for your Wallas product

Diesel Fuel

Over the last ten years, diesel fuel in America has undergone a significant

transformation, particularly as it impacts heating and cooking systems. In

particular, the amount of allowable (and actual) sulfur content has

dropped from 500 ppm (parts per million) to 15 ppm for on and off

highway use, including marine. This change alone has made diesel a

much more attractive fuel for personal heating use, since sulfur has been

the primary cause of objectionable smell from diesel.

Wallas® diesel products will run well on either diesel #1 or #2 and on what

is commonly called “red” diesel. Diesel has higher (abt. 138,700 BTU/US

gallon) heat energy value than kerosene (abt. 135,000 BTU/US gallon.

While any liquid petroleum fuel can form gum deposits if left sitting for

months at a time time, diesel is quite stable if measures are taken to

prevent condensation in the storage tank.

Diesel stored in tanks can become contaminated by water (usually

condensate). If this happens, 3% to 5% isopropyl alcohol can be added

to the fuel, but ONLY in the case of this being fuel that will be used solely

in the heating system.

If your Wallas® product’s diesel supply is the same as the main engine, DO

NOT add isopropyl alcohol to the fuel. Adding alcohol to fuel can

eliminate natural lubricity from the fuel. While fuel lubricity is not important

to Wallas® products, it is critical to diesel engine fuel injection systems.

Wallas diesel products will tolerate most diesel fuel additives used by

diesel engines.

Wallas Mobile Heating and Cooking Systems

- brought to you by Scan Marine Equipment, U.S. importer and distributor for Wallas heating and cooking products.

A Wallas mobile heater will make your boat or RV a better investment, allowing you to use it more than twice as many days per year than you probably do today. Set up properly, a Wallas mobile heater will help dry your cabin’s interior and increase interior oxygen levels.

A Wallas heater is quiet, efficient and ecologically friendly. A Wallas heater can be installed in a variety of locations in either new or retrofit applications. Available in either diesel or kerosene models, Wallas heaters are the final word in fuel and energy efficiency. Wallas manufactures the only diesel combination boat stove and boat heaters available. These devices can replace propane cooking and/or heating systems, providing a much safer alternative.

A Wallas stove can be installed in less than one day, easily replacing alcohol or alcohol electric stoves and providing both improved cooking and cabin heating in one installation. Wallas boat stove/heaters are the most efficient products in our lineup, providing more than 1,000 btu per ounce of fuel burned!

Safe, quiet and without any exposed flame, a Wallas heater or Wallas stove/heater or furnace will transform your small cabin cruiser into a multi season second home! Those cold, clear spring and autumn days will become your favorites for coastal cruising and entertaining.

By utilizing diesel or kerosene, a Wallas heater or Wallas stove eliminate the need for explosive gases for cooking and heating. The Wallas process is safe, silent, dry and free of any combustion odor.

All Wallas diesel forced air stoves, diesel Wallas heater products, diesel boat heaters and diesel ovens are variable power. This means that unlike our competitors, a Wallas diesel forced air device does not have to be stopped and started in order to hold a desired temperature while cooking or heating the cabin.

Since diesel Wallas heater and Wallas stove products can run full time at a broad range of power settings, they can be installed in a range of boat sizes and tuned to each type and size of vessel. Thermostatically controlled through the new P.I. controller, or optional rheostat control means on demand power output you can customize as conditions change.

Scan Marine is your source for Wallas cottage heaters, designed for simple, efficient heating of small cabins or remote locations off grid. Based on 12 volt power, they can run for days on a small amount of fuel and 12V power, Wallas cabin heaters are quiet, safe and environmentally sound.

Scan Marine is your source for Spotless Stainless rust remover. Formulated for cleaning 304 and 316 stainless items, this solution is totally biodegradable and non-toxic, based on citric acid. Safe for use on stainless surfaces and not harmful to wood, fiberglass, plastic surfaces typically surrounding marine stainless items. Spotless Stainless will remove all surface iron and rust from most surfaces, even rust staining in wood, plastics and other porous surfaces. Formulated for use at temperatures above 70F, Spotless Stainless is simply painted on, left for 30 minutes and hosed off. No rubbing, no scrubbing!

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Boat Show Tips

When you’re interested in buying a boat, boat shows are one of the best ways to try on many different shapes and sizes of boats, from sport boats to deck boats to cruisers and fishing boats. Boat shows also provide a great time to mingle with the boating community and hear firsthand how boating is a wonderful way to spend your free time. With all this excitement, boat show can feel a bit overwhelming. To help you save time and money, follow these tips.

Do Your Homework

Boat shows are a great way to begin the boat buying process. But with all the different styles and sizes to choose from, it’s hard to make a decision if you haven’t already narrowed down your choices. Before attending our boat show, visit the web and start looking at the different models you like. While browsing, think about what you’ll use your boat for and how many people you’ll take out at a time. That way, when you visit a boat show, you’ll be able to spend more time on the boat that fits.

Come Prepared

When you come to the boat show, you should bring a few things with you.

Questions - bring all your questions. There are expert teams on hand to help you understand everything there is to know about the boating lifestyle and the different boats.

A Notebook - you may want to take notes about and/or compare different boat models, sizes, how many people can fit or how much fuel the boat can hold. Having a notebook handy will come in handy.

Printed Address Labels - if you plan to visit multiple venders during the show, bring pre-printed address labels that have your name and contact information. Many vendors ask for this information and having an address label ready to peel and stick will save you lots of time.

Climb Aboard

You’d be surprised at how many people are too nervous to climb aboard and check out the boat that caught their eye. Go ahead, climb aboard! Have a seat at the helm (the Captains chair), open doors and check for storage room or take a peek at the head (the restroom). Want to know more? Ask the friendly staff, they are there to answer your questions or show you a few features that may surprise you.

Are you ready for the boat show season? We sure are!

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