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"Tacklebox"
eNewsletter
Produced
as an update on seasonal fishing issues, practical fishing
how-to's, helpful suggestions, and information regarding BoatUS
ANGLER Member benefits - this eNewsletter is delivered
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Print
Your Own Fishing Log
Keeping a record of your catches can help you improve your
angling skills by allowing you to spot patterns and determine
which baits work best for different times of the year.
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Click here to go to a printable Fishing Log
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Click Here for the PDF version
BoatUS
ANGLER Patches and Decals
Get
your free BoatUS ANGLER patch or decal. The embroidered patch
is measures 2.87" W x 1.87" H and can be sewn on
or ironed on. The decal measures 5.25" W x 3.5"
H. (Click on the logos above to send a request).
Animated
Fishing Knots
 Fishing
knots are designed to be tied in monofilament line and to
run through the eyes and rings of a fishing rod or rig. Compared
to rope, fishing line is cheap. The emphasis for fishing knots
is on reliability and compactness with no interest in being
able to untie them. Click
Here to use Grog's Animated Fishing Knots page
Members
Sell Their Boats for Free Through BoatUS Classified Ads
Basic Boat Ads are free for members on BoatUS Classified Ads,
and allow you to place one photo of your boat in the ad, also
for no charge. Your ad will run for three full months, and
can be upgraded to a Full Web Ad at any time for only $25.
Full Web Ads allow up to five photos, plus a lot more detail
and description of your boat. To place an ad, go to http://ww2.BoatUS.com/classifieds/.
Click on “place an ad”, which will prompt you
to login in as a new user, or use your existing login if you
already have one. Once you’ve logged in, you’re
ready to place the ad – it’s that easy!
"My
First Fish" certificate
Make
your child's first catch official with our printable "First
Fish" certificate. 8 1/2" x 11" size is perfect
for framing.
Spring
Checklist
After winter's cold temperatures, heavy snows and high winds,
boats need special care in the spring. Time spent with this
checklist today - can save time and money later!
Plus,
Click Here for West Marine's comprehensive Guide to Spring
Boat Prep!
Winterizing
Your Boat
Here's a scary thought: The long dreary months of winter,
which play havoc with your own psyche, could also be wrecking
your boat and engine. Here's a better thought: When a boat
is winterized properly, the annual winter hiatus should have
little or no effect. This
Winterizing Guide from BoatUS Marine Insurance tells you,
step by step, how to prepare the various systems on your boat
for the winter months. It includes a checklist for boats stored
ashore and in the water. It's a must read for anyone north
of the tropics.
BoatUS
Magazine
We'll be happy to send you a free copy of our award-winning
boating news magazine. Each issue is packed with news, consumer
tips and feature stories to help you get the most out of boating.
BoatUS ANGLER Members can add a subscription to BoatUS
Magazine for only $6.00!
Hurricane
Warning Bulletin
 Don't
be caught scrambling around for information when the next
hurricane comes to a neighborhood near you--prepare ahead
of time! Take advantage of over two decades of observations
of major storm damage by the BoatUS Catastrophe (CAT) Team.
This guide includes information on securing the boat ashore
vs. afloat, finding hurricane holes, anchoring & mooring
techniques, chafe protection, theft prevention, and all the
other details you won't have time to research, including what
to do after the storm to help get you back on the water
sooner.
Free
Boat Value Check
 Submit
this form and we'll be happy to e-mail you a free
estimate of the fair market value of your current
boat, or another used boat you're interested in buying. |
Free
Copy of Trailering Magazine
BoatUS ANGLER Members can opt to
receive a subscription to BoatUS Trailering magazine
delivered to your door 6 times a year by joining the Trailering
Club for only $10!
The
magazine is packed with trailerboating news, tips, product
info, destinations and more, published by the BoatUS Trailering
Club.
Click Here for your free sample copy!
All
About Trailering
Trailers, like boats and automobiles, require maintenance
and know-how to keep them safe and rolling. This brochure
covers all the details you'll want to know about trailering,
including how to select a trailer, evaluating the tow vehicle,
protecting trailers from thieves, trailer maintenance, and
towing the trailer.
Trailering
Club Trailer Ball Cover
File a ramp report to add to our database of launch ramps
across the USA and the BoatUS Trailering Club will say "thanks!"
by sending you a unique Trailering Club Trailer Ball Cover.
Know
Thy Fish
 The
"Know Thy Fish" pamphlet is produced as a joint
effort from BoatUS Foundation, the US Coast Guard, and the
Aquatic Resources (Wallop-Breaux) Trust Fund. This handy guide
provides Fish Identification info as well as Safe Angling
and Boat-Handling tips.
Keep
Your Boat Afloat
The fittings and hoses that pass water into and out of a boat
are critical to keeping the boat afloat. This guide describes
numerous dockside sinkings linked to avoidable problems with
thru-hull openings below the waterline, and above-the-water
problems with deck hatches, cockpit drains and pump discharges.
Protect
Your Boat From Zebra Mussels
Zebra mussels are established in many parts of the Great Lakes
and are spreading rapidly to other waterways. The biggest
concern for boat owners is the possible blockage of engine
cooling intakes. This Damage Avoidance Bulletin explains how
to protect your boat from mussels, and how to prevent transporting
them to other waterways.
Seaworthy
Click the link to get a free copy of our
popular loss prevention publication. Its pages are filled
with case studies that provide insight into how to avoid accidents,
breakdowns, injuries and the "unexpected" circumstances
that can jeopardize the safety of your boat and guests.
Vessel
Safety Check Locator
Find an examiner near you to perform a free vessel safety
check. The vessel safety check is a courtesy given by local
members of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and United
States Power Squadron to promote safety and awareness.
This
Fire Could Have Been Prevented
Almost all fire damage caused by a short, failure or stray
current from an improperly installed 12-volt electrical system
can be prevented. The BoatUS Marine Insurance Damage Avoidance
Program has produced a guide to help you through a safety
inspection of your boat's 12-volt electrical system.
The
BoatUS Guide to Buying & Selling A Boat
The BoatUS Guide To Buying and Selling A Boat contains
separate sections for the buyer and the seller, a Boat Condition
Checklist, and information about equipment requirements, boating
safety and registration. The easy-to-use checklist format
makes the Guide the perfect companion when shopping for a
new or used vessel.
The
BoatUS Guide To Marine Services
Whether you are buying, maintaining or operating a boat, well-honed
consumer skills will keep your budget on course - and keep
the fun in pleasure boating. The BoatUS Consumer Protection
Bureau’s Guide to Marine Service is a step-by-step
reference tool designed to help you ask the right questions,
make informed decisions and keep hassles to a minimum. This
pocket-size guide gives tips on doing business with boat brokers
and dealers, marinas, mechanics, repair shops, mail order
companies, boat transporters and manufacturers.
Nautical
Greeting Cards
Brighten
someone's day with a free nautical E-card! Choose from a variety
of images and sentiments. Click the link above to send one
now. |
