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I was in Port Alberni recently and a Petro Can station there sells marked marine gas for about 5 cents less a litre that regular. Another station also sold marked premium fuel for the same price as regular.

Does anyone know where in the Vancouver area can I find a gas station with marked fuel at the pump?]]> boats. Basically anything that never goes on a public road.

I was in Port Alberni recently and a Petro Can station there sells marked marine gas for about 5 cents less a litre that regular. Another station also sold marked premium fuel for the same price as regular.

Does anyone know where in the Vancouver area can I find a gas station with marked fuel at the pump?]]> http://www.boatlaunches.ca/forum/thread-26.html Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:52:13 -0700 admin http://www.boatlaunches.ca/forum/thread-26.html <a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/SsoKAHU5xUw&amp;rel=0&amp;fs=1" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/SsoKAHU5xUw&amp;rel=0&amp;fs=1</a>]]> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/SsoKAHU5xUw&amp;rel=0&amp;fs=1" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/SsoKAHU5xUw&amp;rel=0&amp;fs=1</a>]]> http://www.boatlaunches.ca/forum/thread-25.html Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:10:18 -0700 admin http://www.boatlaunches.ca/forum/thread-25.html No Advocacy! Posts or chats of advocacy, proselytizing, campaigning or promotion of such things as politics, law, religion, environment or other "personal agenda" issues are not permitted.

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]]> http://www.boatlaunches.ca/forum/thread-16.html Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:45:01 -0700 admin http://www.boatlaunches.ca/forum/thread-16.html <a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/8CC4plAJvuE&amp;rel=0&amp;fs=1" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/8CC4plAJvuE&amp;rel=0&amp;fs=1</a>]]> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/8CC4plAJvuE&amp;rel=0&amp;fs=1" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/8CC4plAJvuE&amp;rel=0&amp;fs=1</a>]]> http://www.boatlaunches.ca/forum/thread-15.html Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:31:12 -0700 admin http://www.boatlaunches.ca/forum/thread-15.html Article by nos4r2
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Everyone on board should have a life jacket and should be wearing it. They aren't expensive and may well save a life.
You will need a flare pack. Go to a proper chandlers, tell them what boat you have and what you plan to use it for then ask what they recommend. Make sure your flare pack is within it's expiry date.
Get the best VHF radio you can afford. Steer clear of handheld VHF sets unless it's the only option you have due to the layout of your boat-but if you do buy a handhold be aware that their range is somewhat limited. Unless you have a marine radio license don't transmit on it unless you need to call for help-you might get fined but it's better than being dead. Monitor channel 16 and the local coastguard channel-use channel 16 for emergencies only. If you've got a license you'll know the correct procedures anyway but if you haven't that is as much as you need. remember that when you transmit (button on side of microphone) then you can't receive at the same time so don't talk over the person who you're calling-he won't be able to hear you at all until he stops transmitting.Mobile phones don't always work on the water-have one as backup but seal it in plastic so it doesn't get wet. If it does work it takes a lot longer to speak to the local coastguard via mobile than via VHF.
GPS is a very useful tool to have onboard-it means that if you're in trouble you can tell the coastguard/lifeboat/helicopter exactly where you are to within a few yards. Handheld sets are fairly cheap but they do use a lot of batteries so make sure you have a spare set.The best bet is a fixed GPS set, but they aren't cheap.They are also very useful for finding fishing marks!
Get an auxiliary outboard as backup. A good size for an auxiliary engine is up to 4m boat 4hp. After that add 2hp per metre of boat length and round it up to the next available engine size. For example a 7m boat would need a 12hp auxiliary to be adequate. Run it every time you go out and get it serviced with the main engine.
Get one that has its own tank and uses the same fuel/tank fitment as your main engine if possible-or get one with an inbuilt tank that uses the same fuel as your main engine.
Carry a set of paddles. You'll be surprised how useful they are.
If you have removable tanks, carry 2. Carry at least 3 times the fuel you need to get to where you're going to fish work on the rule 1/3 out, 2/3 back and you should always have enough fuel to get home.
When you buy an anchor, buy the next size up to the one recommended for your boat size if you plan to anchor in anything other than flat calm. Use 2m of chain minimum on it (but preferably the length of your boat or more if fishing in tidal flow/rough water) before the anchor rope-it 'll hold better that way. Use 3 times the depth of water in rope to anchor with.
Carry a method of bailing out water just in case. A bucket will do, but a bilge pump and a bucket are better.]]> Article by nos4r2
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Everyone on board should have a life jacket and should be wearing it. They aren't expensive and may well save a life.
You will need a flare pack. Go to a proper chandlers, tell them what boat you have and what you plan to use it for then ask what they recommend. Make sure your flare pack is within it's expiry date.
Get the best VHF radio you can afford. Steer clear of handheld VHF sets unless it's the only option you have due to the layout of your boat-but if you do buy a handhold be aware that their range is somewhat limited. Unless you have a marine radio license don't transmit on it unless you need to call for help-you might get fined but it's better than being dead. Monitor channel 16 and the local coastguard channel-use channel 16 for emergencies only. If you've got a license you'll know the correct procedures anyway but if you haven't that is as much as you need. remember that when you transmit (button on side of microphone) then you can't receive at the same time so don't talk over the person who you're calling-he won't be able to hear you at all until he stops transmitting.Mobile phones don't always work on the water-have one as backup but seal it in plastic so it doesn't get wet. If it does work it takes a lot longer to speak to the local coastguard via mobile than via VHF.
GPS is a very useful tool to have onboard-it means that if you're in trouble you can tell the coastguard/lifeboat/helicopter exactly where you are to within a few yards. Handheld sets are fairly cheap but they do use a lot of batteries so make sure you have a spare set.The best bet is a fixed GPS set, but they aren't cheap.They are also very useful for finding fishing marks!
Get an auxiliary outboard as backup. A good size for an auxiliary engine is up to 4m boat 4hp. After that add 2hp per metre of boat length and round it up to the next available engine size. For example a 7m boat would need a 12hp auxiliary to be adequate. Run it every time you go out and get it serviced with the main engine.
Get one that has its own tank and uses the same fuel/tank fitment as your main engine if possible-or get one with an inbuilt tank that uses the same fuel as your main engine.
Carry a set of paddles. You'll be surprised how useful they are.
If you have removable tanks, carry 2. Carry at least 3 times the fuel you need to get to where you're going to fish work on the rule 1/3 out, 2/3 back and you should always have enough fuel to get home.
When you buy an anchor, buy the next size up to the one recommended for your boat size if you plan to anchor in anything other than flat calm. Use 2m of chain minimum on it (but preferably the length of your boat or more if fishing in tidal flow/rough water) before the anchor rope-it 'll hold better that way. Use 3 times the depth of water in rope to anchor with.
Carry a method of bailing out water just in case. A bucket will do, but a bilge pump and a bucket are better.]]> http://www.boatlaunches.ca/forum/thread-14.html Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:33:56 -0700 admin http://www.boatlaunches.ca/forum/thread-14.html Article by nos4r2
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Make sure your boat is SECURELY fastened to the trailer before towing. The winch strop is NOT enough-Chain the bow eye to the winch post too. Use a padded ratchet strap or tie downs (specially on a RIB use tie downs rather than a ratchet strap) to hold the stern down. Contrary to some people's opinions, boats WILL bounce off a trailer.
Make absolutely certain your outboard is tilted and can't drop down while towing.
There should be about 25 kg of weight or 5-10% of your outfit's weight (depending on the weight/setup of your rig)on the tow ball of your car from the trailer. If there's significantly more or less then move the gear in the boat or if that's not enough move the trailer axle-they usually move on U-bolts. If it snakes about at normal motorway speeds at all then it needs adjusting.
Always check your trailer tires for cracks and correct pressure,brakes for binding and operation (if braked)and wheel bearings for stiffness/rumbling/notches before towing any distance. None of these last too well when they get dunked in salt water regularly. If it's got grease nipples on it then buy a grease gun and use it regularly. Make sure you hose your trailer down with fresh water after every recovery-brakes included.
Regularly check the bolts holding your trailer together. The trailer may well be galvanized but bolts still rust and may well give way. Pay special attention to the bolts holding the tow hitch on.You really don't want to kill someone or lose your boat when it decides to cross all lanes of the highway before it hits a car head on.
On braked trailers use a safety chain that will stop the tow hitch hitting the ground if it becomes disconnected.
On braked trailers use the correct wire breakaway cable-this will apply the trailer brakes then snap if the trailer becomes disconnected from the car while moving.
Check your trailer board/lights works properly every time you use it. The one time it doesn't you'll get stopped by the police for it.
Don't forget your braking distance will be around double your braking distance without a trailer.]]> Article by nos4r2
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Make sure your boat is SECURELY fastened to the trailer before towing. The winch strop is NOT enough-Chain the bow eye to the winch post too. Use a padded ratchet strap or tie downs (specially on a RIB use tie downs rather than a ratchet strap) to hold the stern down. Contrary to some people's opinions, boats WILL bounce off a trailer.
Make absolutely certain your outboard is tilted and can't drop down while towing.
There should be about 25 kg of weight or 5-10% of your outfit's weight (depending on the weight/setup of your rig)on the tow ball of your car from the trailer. If there's significantly more or less then move the gear in the boat or if that's not enough move the trailer axle-they usually move on U-bolts. If it snakes about at normal motorway speeds at all then it needs adjusting.
Always check your trailer tires for cracks and correct pressure,brakes for binding and operation (if braked)and wheel bearings for stiffness/rumbling/notches before towing any distance. None of these last too well when they get dunked in salt water regularly. If it's got grease nipples on it then buy a grease gun and use it regularly. Make sure you hose your trailer down with fresh water after every recovery-brakes included.
Regularly check the bolts holding your trailer together. The trailer may well be galvanized but bolts still rust and may well give way. Pay special attention to the bolts holding the tow hitch on.You really don't want to kill someone or lose your boat when it decides to cross all lanes of the highway before it hits a car head on.
On braked trailers use a safety chain that will stop the tow hitch hitting the ground if it becomes disconnected.
On braked trailers use the correct wire breakaway cable-this will apply the trailer brakes then snap if the trailer becomes disconnected from the car while moving.
Check your trailer board/lights works properly every time you use it. The one time it doesn't you'll get stopped by the police for it.
Don't forget your braking distance will be around double your braking distance without a trailer.]]> http://www.boatlaunches.ca/forum/thread-13.html Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:23:07 -0700 admin http://www.boatlaunches.ca/forum/thread-13.html
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[attachment=4]]]> http://www.boatlaunches.ca/forum/thread-9.html Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:38:41 -0700 admin http://www.boatlaunches.ca/forum/thread-9.html
1. Preparation
Do all the preparations in the parking area away from the ramp. If you are new to the ramp check it out before you launch. Park your car away from the ramp and walk to it to check the depth of the water and slippery areas.
It is important not to gear near the ramp until your boat - and you for this matter - is ready to launch. Nothing shortens tempers like someone who drives to the ramp and then proceeds to undo straps, prepare the boat when all the others are waiting
2. You have prepared your boat, what is next?]]>
1. Preparation
Do all the preparations in the parking area away from the ramp. If you are new to the ramp check it out before you launch. Park your car away from the ramp and walk to it to check the depth of the water and slippery areas.
It is important not to gear near the ramp until your boat - and you for this matter - is ready to launch. Nothing shortens tempers like someone who drives to the ramp and then proceeds to undo straps, prepare the boat when all the others are waiting
2. You have prepared your boat, what is next?]]> http://www.boatlaunches.ca/forum/thread-8.html Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:38:10 -0700 admin http://www.boatlaunches.ca/forum/thread-8.html