A revamped DiscoverBoating.com Web site officially launches today, featuring an updated look and several new, interactive features designed to show visitors how easy it is to become a boat owner.   “All of the new tools on DiscoverBoating.com, both active and planned, are designed to generate additional boating prospects, which is especially important this year for our industry stakeholders,” Carl Blackwell, vice president of marketing communications for Grow Boating, Inc. and the National Marine Manufacturers Association, said this afternoon.   The site focuses on activities for boaters, while incorporating images of people partaking in fishing, sailing or watersports.      Consumers have the opportunity to select their activity of choice by clicking on the specific icon and are redirected to a page providing relevant information about that particular activity, including boat type selections, tips and resources.   “By increasing the focus on boating activities and making the site more interactive, we anticipate people will get that much more excited about getting out on the water and, ultimately, buying a boat,” said Armida Markarova, director of interactive marketing for Grow Boating Inc. and the NMMA, in a statement   DiscoverBoating.com also features the Boating Affordability Tool/Budget Planner, which compares the cost of boat ownership to several other popular family leisure activities.   Another new feature is the “Baby Boomer” section, which goes live this week. The Boomer section positions boating as the ideal activity to enrich a person's “Golden Years.” The Boomer section features a call to action for visitors to request a free copy of the “Get Started in Boating” DVD, experiment with the Boat Selector Tool and calculate the cost of boat ownership.   To answer pleas from wannabe boat owners, the Spousal Conversion Kit also launched this week as part of DiscoverBoating.com's overall redesign. The kit provides Web site visitors with a seven-step process to help convince their significant other that the time has come to purchase a boat.   Blackwell said recent media coverage of the Spousal Conversion Kit and our spokesperson, Mike Schmidt, a baseball hall-of-famer, has helped drive people to the Web site.   “Schmidt conducted countless interviews recalling his experiences talking his wife into allowing him to purchase a boat (eventually two boats) that were fun and entertaining,” Blackwell said. “It resulted in stations all across the country coming to us requesting interviews. The interview drove people back to DiscoverBoating.com, as Schmidt mentioned his experiences as a boater and angler and the time he spent on the Web site. The results far exceeded our expectations.”      For information about DiscoverBoating.com, contact Markarova at (312) 946-6284 or amarkarova@nmma.org.  

  Garmin VIRB®X Marine Bundle - VIRB®X, 10M Rugged Marine Power Cable & Float The VIRB X action camera shoots rich, high-definition, wide-angle footage at   1080p30, 12 megapixel photos at up to 10 frames per second, and captures more   of your action. Designed for the toughest environments, VIRB X is able to dive to   50 meter depths without a case, allowing capture of cleaner and clearer audio.   Powered by Garmin GPS, G-Metrix allows you to track and overlay how fast, how   far, how high and how intense the moment truly was.       Garmin quatix 3® Marine GPS Smartwatch Equipped with important cruising, fishing and sailing capabilities, its appearance commands attention, even on land. More than a watch, its a wearable instrument that streams data from compatible Garmin electronics. This smartwatch features a fish catch counter and competition timer, race timer, start line and tack assist for sailors, plus an anchor watch to warn you of drifting. Delivers smart notifications for emails, text messages and more. It can even control your FUSION® stereo system. Also includes activity tracking and multisport functions for running, hiking, swimming and more.       Garmin Nautix™ In-View Display   Garmin Nautix™ enhances mariners' situational awareness by putting important information in their optimum viewing position, either below or above their direct line of sight, without being an obstruction. It is ideal for fishing, sailing and cruising. The versatile design of Garmin Nautix  attaches to most eyewear, and it displays key boating data, including speed, heading, water depth and temperature, wind direction, engine RPM and more from a compatible onboard Garmin device.     Specials     Rebates    Close Outs     Remanufactured

No matter whether you are an experienced boater looking for a replacement pump or a manufacturer specifying pumps for your marine application, we are prepared to provide you with the support you need. And no matter where you work or live, access to our products, services, spare parts and support are never far away. In fact, you will find SPX FLOW's Johnson Pump marine brand represented in every major industrial country of the world today and in more than sixty nations altogether.   SHOP JOHNSON PUMP     The Aqua Jet five chamber diaphragm pump provides the perfect water pressure or deck wash solution for both small and medium sized leisure and commercial boats as well as mobile homes, campers and summer homes.     Quiet and pulsation-free even at low speeds. Efficient and compact, Aqua Jet pumps are particularly suitable where low amperage and sound levels in relation to water flow are placed at a premium-such as in shower and galley applications. Integrated pressure switch turns pump on and off automatically when tap is opened and closed. Operates in fresh or sea water.   SHOP THE Aqua Jet five chamber diaphragm pump     Specials    Closeouts    Remanufactured    Rebates  

Summer, swimming and boating are all synonymous with having a good time on the water. Whether you are on a boat or on a dock, when the heat of the sun kicks into high gear, your first impulse is to head for the water.   Swimming off a boat or dock can be refreshing, but safety has to be the first consideration. Unfortunately, it is the swimming accidents and statistics about these accidents that stick in our minds.   What to do if you see Electric Shock Drowning   According to ESFI, The Electrical Safety Foundation International, a premier non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to promoting electrical safety at home and in the workplace, the following should regarding potential Electric Shock Drowning:     Do not enter the water.     • Turn off the source of power     • Call 911     • Use an insulated device (such as fiberglass rescue crook) to attempt to remove the victim from the water     If a swimmer is experiencing difficulty, such as paralysis, don't let anyone jump in the water! Get the dock power turned off immediately. Most docks have an emergency shut off switch. Contact your dockmaster for its location, or about getting one installed. Anyone using the dock should know where the emergency switch is located.   To assist the swimmer who has been shocked, get a nonmetal device. Stay away from the dock's metal swim ladders.     Electricity can seep into the water from a boat, hot tub, pool or marina. Swimmers can also experience electric shock when reaching for a metal ladder (mentioned above) that has been in the water with electrical current.   The Electric Shock Drowning Prevention Association, an organization dedicated to raising awareness and educating people on the risks of electric shock drowning, has recorded 84 cases in the U.S. since 1986. It may seem like a low number of fatalities, but if it is someone you love who dies, one death is too many.   The best way to avoid electric shock is to install ground fault devices on power sources at the breaker. A ground fault device protects the entire power source from its start and prevents the current from following any unintended paths during a ground fault (contact between an energized conductor and the ground).   Swimming off the dock in a marina.             Please don't do it. It is a dangerous adventure that can quickly turn fatal. Electric Shock Drowning (ESD), will most likely be fatal. It happens when 120-volt AC (alternating current) from nearby boats, or docks electrocutes or incapacitates swimmers in freshwater. As swimmers enter the water the electricity  paralyzes their muscles, causing the person to drown.     Swimming off a boat                               Electric Shock Drowning happens in freshwater and many times involves a swimmer making contact with a metal ladder that is electrically charged. If a swimmer is attempting to board your boat and feels any tingling or paralysis:     • don't jump in the water     • turn off all power on the boat     • Call 911, the marine police, coast guard, or coastguard auxiliary to get help underway.      • Use wooden oars or some nonmetal objects to rescue the swimmer.   More safety features when swimming off a boat       • With swimmers in the water, one adult who knows how to operate the boat should be on board at all times.    • All engines should be off before swimmers enter the water    • A flotation device attached to a tow rope or line secured to the boat should be in the water for a swimmer to grab if needed.        Keeping your boat safe   Talk to marina owners or operators about the danger of ESD. Ask your marina operator to prohibit swimming at their facility and post signs. Ask marina operators if they are aware of and following the guidelines from NFPA 303 (Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards) and National Electric Code (NEC) 555. Never use household extension cords on your boat. Shore power cords meeting UL standards are required. Your boat can be tested and inspected for electricity leaks by a qualified electrician trained to ABYC standards. Whether in freshwater or saltwater, never dive on your boat for repairs while connected to shore power. ESD How does it happen              ESD is caused by alternating current (AC) flowing through fresh water encountering a human body. The current tries to pass through the body and causes skeletal muscular paralysis, which ultimately results in a drowning. The above picture shows you how the current flows.     There are many devices that can be installed in the water near your boat, dock or pool to detect electrical leaks that could lead to electric shock. One example is. It is used for boats, pools, and marinas. The ShockAlarm is easy to test and continually monitors while in the water. One user said it had detected electricity in the water on several occasions before swimmers were about to enter. Users suggest that this alarm is in the water at all times when swimmers are present.   Swimming during the summer or anytime should be enjoyable, refreshing, and safe. Have a great summer on the water.   Fair Winds. Smooth Sailing.   ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________   To obtain more information about the products and services mentioned in this article, please contact CLR Marine https://www.clrmarine.com/. Award-winning author Cheryl Kuba has been at the helm for more than 30 years sailing the Great Lakes, with side trips to the British Virgin Islands and St. Maarten. She has served as past- Commodore of Great Lakes Fleet 21 -Chicago region. 3happycampers.com ©Copyright Cheryl Kuba, 3happycampers.com, 2020  

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Imagine a warm Saturday evening at your local sailing club. Three boats motor out to the middle of the moonlit lake and raft up. The one in the middle drops its anchor to keep the raft in place. Everyone puts on a swimsuit and jumps over the side. The lake is fed by a river and you can feel the cool stream of water as it moves past your body. Once you are sufficiently cooled off, you swim up to the boat to get back in board and, looking up, see that the top of the transom looks as high as the Eifel Tower. How in the world are you going to pull yourself out of the water, over the side, and on board? No problem, you say. Well, if you haven't tried it you have no idea just how hard that act can be. This is particularly true for young children, and for older folks. And just to scare you some more, entire crews have succumbed to hypothermia after jumping over the side of a sailboat that drifted in a total calm in the middle of the ocean, just because no-body thought about a  boarding ladder or at least dropping a line over the side.   Boarding or swim ladders should be listed as necessities, not just to climb back on board after taking a dip, but also to have as means of getting crew back on board after getting in involuntarily. The issue is a bit less pressing on modern boats with built-in transom steps, but it is still a good idea to have at least a collapsible, removable ladder on board. Swim ladders come in a wide variety of styles but there are a few designs features to consider for usability and practicality, especially on a trailerable boat. Use ladders with hull stand-offs that provide more stability. There should be at least a couple of rungs extended down below the water surface, which makes it easier to get a foot on the bottom rung, to push the body weight up, especially for a fully clothed person who fell in the water. Many boats have folding boarding ladders attached to the transom. A folding ladder is an excellent solution to both routine and emergency re-boarding. Every high-sided boat should have grab rails or steps located at the transom. This will allow a person to hang on while re-boarding. If you thought this blog post was helpful or informative, stay tuned for more content on everything boat related. If you are looking for supplies for your boat, head over CLR Marine's product page for a list of high-quality boat supplies.

Several of our most recent blogs have been about emergencies while on board. This blog presents probably the most critical type of emergency and rescue in the form of airlift by a helicopter from your boat to shore. A helicopter is brought in when this is the only way to immediate safety and medical services.     Two events prompt evacuation by helicopter: Weather so severe that you will perish without removal, and a medical emergency where time is critical.   First, your VHF radio must be tuned to Channel 16 at high volume. When you make the emergency call for the helicopter, know your position. The helicopter pilot will give instructions as to what your course heading should be, and your speed. Clear your deck of any loose items that could blow into the water or create problems, such as coolers, soda cans, garbage cans, buckets, towels, jackets, etc. Lower all antennas, if possible. If you are on a sailboat, all sails should be lowered and secured.   The only passengers on deck should be the one rescued and those who can help. All others should be below.   Important things, every skipper should know. 1. The helicopter pilot sits in the starboard seat, and the retrieving cable is launched from the starboard side of the helicopter. 2. No spotlights or flares are launched or shined in the direction of the aircraft.   Your boat and the helicopter work better when both are aligned and underway on the same heading. If the boat engine is not working, then the vessel should still be set to the course indicated by the helicopter pilot.   Follow through with all instructions from the helicopter pilot before the helicopter is overhead. Once the aircraft is overhead, be prepared for extreme noise and windy conditions. At this point, the only signals from boat to helicopter will be hand signals because of the noise.   When an item is lowered from the helicopter – a static discharge cable is usally attached to the, stretcher, hook, or equipment – the spinning blades act like a generator and can generate thousands of volts of electricity into the cable. To avoid an electrical shock, let the static discharge cable touch down on the boat or in the water before touching it.    If the helicopter is lowering a person, the person may be lowered directly to the boat. Another way to lower a person or item to the vessel is with a high wire safely flown to the vessel's deck, and then the equipment will be lowered. Never secure a cable to the boat that is directly attached to the helicopter. If an ill or injured person is being secured into a gurney on deck, the helicopter will move away until the individual is ready to be hoisted up.   In extreme weather where the entire crew needs to be evacuated, know that the boat will be lost. There won't be anyone from the rescue squad that will be bringing the boat back to shore.   Rescue by helicopter is most likely a life and death situation. Remain calm. Listen to the directions of the emergency personnel. Review safety instructions with all visitors to your boat.   Fair winds. Smooth sailing.   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------   Award-winning author Cheryl Kuba has been at the helm for more than 30 years sailing the Great Lakes, with side trips to the British Virgin Islands and St. Maarten. She has served as past- Commodore of Great Lakes Fleet 21 -Chicago region. 3happycampers.com    ©Copyright Cheryl Kuba, 3happycampers.com   To obtain more information about the products and services mentioned in this article, please contact CLR Marine https://www.clrmarine.com/.  

Carry Case for BlueSmart IP65 Chargers & Accessories Smart and professional; this new snap shut carry case provides protective stowage and easy transport for your Blue Smart IP65 charger, and its accessories. Compartments accommodate the charger, its input/output cables; plus the battery-clamp/eyelet cable options. *Charger and accessories not included Warranty Info WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov. Please contact your dealer for any returns, repairs or support issues related to this product.

Newport SS 2" Trim Gauge for Mercury/Mariner/Mercruiser/Volvo DP/Yamaha The Newport Stainless Steel (SS) family of marine gauges is a classic style of gauge, engineered to be the new Modern Retro.   Designed with the latest fog resistant features, this Retro Style gauge far surpasses all expectations.  Perimeter lighting makes reading these gauges easy to read Day/Night.  Features:  Perimeter lighted Retro White Dial Black and Gray Graphics  Domed fog resistant lens  Two-piece Black pointers  Hand-polished Stainless Steel bezel Studded connection for ring terminals Red illuminated edge-lighting Technical Specifications:  Operating Range  - Up - Down 2.06" (53 mm) Mounting hole Operating Voltage - 12/24 V In the box: Gauge Mounting Hardware Installation Manual Factory P/N GP8186 *Sold as an Individual **Gauge Cover not Included This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

Newport SS 4" Multifunction Gauge The Newport Stainless Steel (SS) family of marine gauges is a classic style of gauge, engineered to be the new Modern Retro.   Designed with the latest fog resistant features, this Retro Style gauge far surpasses all expectations.  Perimeter lighting makes reading these gauges easy to read Day/Night.  Features: Perimeter lighted Retro White Dial Black and Gray Graphics  Domed fog resistant lens  Two-piece Black pointers  Hand-polished Stainless Steel bezel Studded connection for ring terminals Red illuminated edge-lighting Technical Specifications: Operating Range  - Fuel (e - 1/2 - F), Volt (10 to 16 V), Oil (0 to 80 PSI) and Water Temp (120° to 220°F) 3.375" (85 mm) Mounting hole Operating Voltage - 12/24 V In the box: Gauge Mounting Hardware Installation Manual Factory P/N GF0128 *Sold as an Individual *Gauge Cover not Included This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

Padded Grill and Accessory Carrying/Storage Case for 9" x 18" Grills  Conveniently store and transport your grill and accessories in one of Magma's luggage quality Padded Carrying/Storage Cases.   This case is outfitted with a large storage compartment for a grill, with a separate side pocket for storing a serving shelf, griddle, fish/veggie tray, and/or grilling utensils.  Includes removable internal section in the main compartment for carrying up to (2) 1lb. propane canisters and upper mesh pocket for up to (2) control valve/regulators.  Additional features like thick padding for maximum protection and heavy duty carrying handles and strap make this a must have for every grilling enthusiast.  With the same quality and craftsmanship you've come to expect, once again Magma has just what you've been looking for. *Sold as an Individual

Padded Grill and Accessory Carrying/Storage Case for 12" x 24" Grills  Conveniently store and transport your grill and accessories in one of Magma's luggage quality Padded Carrying/Storage Cases.   This case is outfitted with a large storage compartment for a grill, with a separate side pocket for storing a serving shelf, griddle, fish/veggie tray, and/or grilling utensils.  Includes removable internal section in the main compartment for carrying up to (3) 1lb. propane canisters and upper mesh pocket for up to (2) control valve/regulators.  Additional features like thick padding for maximum protection and heavy duty carrying handles and strap make this a must have for every grilling enthusiast.  With the same quality and craftsmanship you've come to expect, once again Magma has just what you've been looking for. *Sold as an Individual

Padded Grill and Accessory Carrying/Storage Case for 12" x 18" Grills  Conveniently store and transport your grill and accessories in one of Magma's luggage quality Padded Carrying/Storage Cases.   This case is outfitted with a large storage compartment for a grill, with a separate side pocket for storing a serving shelf, griddle, fish/veggie tray, and/or grilling utensils.  Includes removable internal section in the main compartment for carrying up to (3) 1lb. propane canisters and upper mesh pocket for up to (2) control valve/regulators.  Additional features like thick padding for maximum protection and heavy duty carrying handles and strap make this a must have for every grilling enthusiast.  With the same quality and craftsmanship you've come to expect, once again Magma has just what you've been looking for. *Sold as an Individual

Padded Grill and Accessory Carrying/Storage Case for Marine Kettle® Grilles Conveniently store and transport your Marine Kettle Grill and accessories in Magma's luggage quality padded carrying/storage case.  Designed to conveniently organize, transport, store and protect all of your grilling gear.  This case is outfitted with a large main storage compartment for a grill with additional pockets for storing a griddle, fish & veggie grill tray, grill tools, control valve/regulators and up to (4) disposable 1 lb. propane fuel canisters.  Additional features like a heavy duty shoulder strap and handles allow for easy use.  While the thick padding provides maximum protection of both the grill and boat during transportation and storage, making this convenient case a must have for every grilling enthusiast. Compatible With: Marine Kettle Grills Technical Specifications: Material - Padded Polyester Fabric  Dimensions (L x W x H) - 16-1/2" x 12-1/4" x 18-3/8" (419.1 x 311.2 x 460.4 cm) Weight - 5.47 lb (2.49 kg) *Sold as an Individual

Portable Fuel Tank - 12 Gallon with Gauge Attwood has engineered the industry’s only comprehensive EPA-certified fuel tank-to-engine solution. Tough materials and innovative design stand up to harsh marine conditions. A 12-gallon tank is ideal for pontoon boats where more fuel capacity is needed. Includes gauge. Features:  12 Gallon fuel capacity Compatible with 1/4-inch NPT fuel fittings High-Contrast, easy to read gage Additional oil and ullage/vapor capacity EPA Cap with automatic, high-flow vacuum valve UV-grade multi-layer tank material Automotive-grade, multi-layer construction withstands the pressure build-up associated with closed fuel systems Cap with built-in vacuum valve means no need for manual venting Meets EPA and CARB (California Air Resources Board) regulations Complies with all ABYC/NMMA requirements for portable marine fuel tanks Dimensions: Length: (inch) 22.75" Width: (inch) 14.25" Height: (inch) 14.47" *No fuel line included