Apelo Underwater Lighting Brilliance By Hella Marine

Lets You Do It All Select between incredibly intense white or vibrant blue for amazing illumination experiences. Take complete control and choose any color you wish with Apelo RGB.

Apelo Redefines Entertaining Lighting

Optical Intelligence delivers more visible light spread across the transom. Apelo competes with rivals offering higher lumen ratings, while using less energy to achieve equal brightness.

Turn Up The Party, Select The Mood, Switch On The Fish Magnets. Apelo Underwater Lighting Brilliance Lets You Do It All. Apelo shines with more lux in wide horizontal and narrow vertical illumination where it counts. For the lumens, Apelo has superior brightness using less energy. Thermal polymer is employed, an inert housing material 100% resistant to corrosion and suitable for any hull material. The optical nylon lens is incredibly tough and will not embrittle or discolor in harsh UV.

*Keep in mind, while some other manufacturers are no longer making lights for recreation marine, Hella Marine has a direct replacement for almost every product.

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Night Vision Is Better Vision

Add thermal imaging to your suite of electronic tools and enhance your safety in navigation. The Ulysses series thermal camera gives you the edge over fellow boaters with the power to see clearly in lowlight and darkness.

Superior sensor with excellent night vision capability enhances navigational safety and security. Navigate with confidence where potential dangers and obstacles are lurking, in the harbor or out in the shipping lane. Detects invisible heat signatures from all objects, providing a clear visual of your surrounding.

Ulysses Mini

Compact Dual Payload Marine Thermal Camera - The new Ulysses mini is a high-performance, gyro-stabilized marine thermal imaging system, featuring a day and night camera that delivers superior images in any lighting condition for demanding yacht masters and mariners.

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Dear Veteran,

The Department of Veterans Affairs is proposing changes to the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities specifically pertaining to the respiratory, auditory and mental disorders body systems.

The proposed updates to the rating schedule for these conditions will enable VA to incorporate modern medical data and terminology to provide Veterans with more accurate and consistent decisions.

Veterans who currently receive compensation for a service-connected condition in these body systems will not have their disability rating impacted when the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities is updated. Updating the rating schedule allows Veterans to receive decisions based on the most current medical knowledge relating to their condition.

By incorporating modern medical data in the assessment of disabilities and how they impact earning capacity, Veterans will receive evaluations which more accurately compensate them for their service-connected disabilities. Proposed updates include:

• Modernizing the evaluative rating criteria for sleep apnea, using developments in medical knowledge to evaluate it based on its responsiveness to treatment, bringing the rating criteria for sleep apnea more closely in line with the stated purpose of the rating schedule.

• Evaluating tinnitus (ringing in the ears) as a symptom of the underlying disease which causes it, rather than as a stand-alone disability.

• Evaluating mental health conditions based on a more robust and holistic approach that assesses how impactful the disability is to cognition, interpersonal relationships, task completion, life activities and self-care. Additionally, the proposed evaluation criteria include a 10% minimum evaluation for having one or more service-connected mental health conditions and will no longer require “total occupational and social impairment” to attain a 100% evaluation.

No change to a Veteran’s current rating would occur due to these proposed changes. If the proposed changes are finalized, Veterans who currently receive compensation for a service-connected condition can apply for increased compensation, but no reductions shall be made unless an improvement in the Veteran’s disability is shown to have occurred. The public has 60 days to provide comments to VA regarding the two proposed updates via the Federal Register notices located here and here.

Thomas J. Murphy

Director, Northeast District

Performing the Delegable Duties of the Under Secretary for Benefits

Wichard Marine - Reliability & Safety Since 1919

For more than 100 years Wichard's main mission has been to provide customers with quality products that ensure both safety and optimum performance for their sports and professional activities. Choosing a Wichard product means above all choosing a quality product that will ensure safety and performance during your voyages.

Snap Hooks, Shackles, and More! Discover our entire range of stainless steel marine hardware products made in France, offering security, performance, and reliability. Their mechanical strength and resistance to corrosion have forged Wichard's reputation over several decades. Choose the original!

Shackles - The quality of Wichard Marine products, and in particular the shackles, have proven their worth in many applications and especially in extreme sports.

Why Choose a Wichard Shackle?

- Remarkably Strong

- Optimal Size & Weight

- Proven Resistance to Corrosion

- Quality Manufacturing

- A Wide Range of Products

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Many veterans and their families face unique challenges, and while it’s kind to thank veterans for their service, advocating for them and their families on different levels can help provide a different degree of tangible support they need. The US Department of Veterans Affairs is a good resource to start with. Senior vets who live alone are also in need of support just as much, if not more so, than those residing in family units. You can also support veterans by patronizing veteran-owned businesses, like CLMarine.com.

Veteran And Military Family Challenges

A career in the military impacts a service member's whole family. From deployments and frequent relocations to combat-sustained physical injuries and emotional needs, military families juggle a wide range of issues. Reintegration into civilian life can be particularly tricky. Of course, all veterans and their families are different, and there are no one-size-fits-all approaches when it comes to how best to support them. According to the National Council On Family Relations, open and honest dialogue about needs and ways to support is a good starting point.

Access To Resources

While there are a number of community and government resources available for vets and their families, there can be waiting lists, red tape, and a lot of levels of bureaucracy to wade through to access them. As such, making yourself available to help compile documentation, track down resources, access information, and make appointments can be a big stress reliever. Some vets are eligible for home modifications, and others qualify for home loans and specialized medical care. The National Veterans Foundation offers access to a wealth of information and resources on varied topics related to veterans’ needs.

Mental Health Resources

Unfortunately, many vets develop mental health issues following their time in the service and can be at high risk for depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol abuse, and even suicide. It’s not just illegal drugs to be on the lookout for - some vets become addicted to prescription pain medications originally prescribed to treat injuries sustained in combat. Warning signs to watch for include hoarding or hiding medication, clumsiness or memory loss, irritability and mood swings, withdrawing from friends and family, and suicidal ideation.

Successful Reintegration

Most veterans receive exceptional degrees of training in the military, and many skill sets can be applied to jobs in the civilian world. You can help vets create resumes, get familiar with job boards, or even connect to hiring firms or companies that actively recruit veterans. You can also help by performing mock interviews, making referrals, and writing letters of recommendation. You can even be an advocate on a larger scale, encouraging local companies to consider direct outreach to vets through local VA facilities and groups.

Advanced Education

Some veterans may prefer to get training or education that prepares them to pursue a new line of work. According to Student Veterans of America, you can help them determine if they qualify for special tuition programs and assist with exploring different education and career paths. They don’t even have to be physically on campus to pursue a degree - in fact, online degree programs offer great flexibility and provide the chance to work at your own place and learn from virtually anywhere. Online programs have extensive offerings and are often less expensive than traditional college environments.

Sometimes, the greatest support you can provide to a veteran or a military family is to be a shoulder to lean on, allowing them to voice their challenges, fears, frustrations, and concerns. While there are myriad resources and information available, every vet and their family are unique individuals with their very own experiences, thoughts, and feelings. Your willingness to be an advocate can go a long way.

CLMarine.com is a veteran-owned business that specializes in boating, fishing, and outdoor sporting activity products, supplies, and services. Visit the site to learn more, or contact the company for more information.

Written by; Rhonda Underhill

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Discover the World of LAKA - New Line Alert! Each LAKA cooler is thoughtfully designed to stay super chill while you live life to the fullest. Get the high-quality you deserve and the features you need wherever you go. It’s the best of all worlds. It’s LAKA. A different degree of cool.

Perfect Sizes for Life's Many Adventures! The LAKA 20 is super tough yet 25% lighter than comparable coolers to easily go on your everyday outings. The LAKA 45 is a larger, multi-purpose workhorse that’s ideal for your big trips.

Outdoor Adventures! LAKA Coolers are perfect for fishing trips, camping, tailgating, hunting, boating, golfing, long road trips, and more!

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Humminbird FREE LakeMaster Promotion

Humminbird ICE HELIX with built-in GPS gives you exclusive access to LakeMaster lake maps. To show you just how good LakeMaster maps are, Humminbird is giving you a FREE high-definition lake map with your purchase of a new Humminbird ICE HELIX with built-in GPS.

Offer valid now until February 28th, 2022.

Humminbird ICE HELIX Series

The ICE HELIX 7 CHIRP GPS G4 will not only help you catch the fish but will also help you find where to catch them. Take advantage of outstanding features like Dual Spectrum CHIRP Sonar with 3/4" target separation, CHIRP Interference Rejection, built-in GPS with Humminbird Basemap, and compatibility with both LakeMaster or Navionics maps. Take it all in on an ultra-bright 7" full-color LCD

display.

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Happy New Year from all of us at CLR Marine.

We hope that everyone stays safe and health in 2022.

Lowrance Ghost Trolling Motor - Now In Stock at CLR Marine !

Quiet by name, powerful by design, the Lowrance Ghost freshwater trolling motor helps anglers fish longer, run faster, and move in closer without spooking fish. Ghost’s revolutionary propulsion technology and brushless motor generate the most thrust and the longest run time of any trolling motor on the market. With integrated Lowrance sonar options, GPS anchoring, and a three-year warranty, there’s no reason not to believe in Ghost.

Own Your Spot - Ghost’s powerful and precise anchoring lets you anchor your boat on a waypoint, at your current location, or anywhere on the map – regardless of wind conditions – so you can spend more time fishing and less time maintaining your position. With a simple press of your foot, you can lower or raise your Power-Pole® shallow-water anchor or anchor at your current location using the quick access keys built into the Ghost foot pedal.

Total Integration - Steer your boat, adjust your speed, set up route navigation, or anchor at your current location with full touchscreen control from HDS LIVE, HDS Carbon, and Elite Ti2 displays. Our Pro Team anglers asked us to build a trolling motor with full integration capability, including a foot pedal that could serve as an extension of the display’s user interface. We listened – delivering an all-everything pedal with easily accessible Anchor and Heading Mode quick access keys, plus programmable shortcut keys that can be used for saving waypoints and controlling Power-Pole shallow water anchors.

Additional Key Features:

• Reliable
• Silent Operation
• Fastest Top-End Speed
• Total Integration with HDS LIVE, HDS Carbon, and Elite Ti²
• Fly-By-Wire Steering
• Plug-and-Play Lowrance sonar
• Configurable Foot-pedal
• Interference Free
• Flexible Installation
• 360° Breakaway Mount
• Easy to Stow and Go

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From our Family to Yours

CLR Marine shipping will be closed from 12 Noon Eastern time on December 23rd until 9 am Eastern time on December 27th.  Shipping will also be shut down on December 30th at Noon Eastern time and will resume on Januarary 3rd.

From all of us at CLR Marine, we wish you a safe Holiday Season.

The weeks before Christmas are fleeting by and shopping for gifts can be a frantic time. 

Let's be clear. Gifts for your skipper don't have to be for Christmas or Hanukkah. During these winter months, it is prime buying time for boat products, so you can take advantage of Black Friday sales, and to peruse boating catalogs while you are sitting by a warm fire.

Gift Ideas

Give it some thought. Maybe it is a gift for the captain, but also something that will make your own life better on the high seas.

Does it ever annoy you that swim ladders seem about two rungs too short? Take a look at the CLR Marine Extend Your Step Ladder. It adds several rungs to your existing swim ladder, and hangs on the bottom most rung. It lengthens your ladder by several additional rungs. Extend Your Step stays right on your boarding ladder, so you never need to store it.

While you are sailing, at some point you have to drop anchor, or tie up to a dock. It may be raining, so what better way to sit out a storm, or catch up with your favorite football game, than a Jensen 19" 12 volt television.

No guilt allowed about  closing the hatches or watching some late night television while you are anchored. The 19" LED DC TV packs a punch with an integrated HDTV tuner and JCOM, allowing it to communicate with your Jensen HDMI-equipped stereos. 

Maybe it's time to treat yourself to some updated foul weather gear. Onyx 7501 Flotation Jackets and First Watch H20 Flac jackets are popular  this season.The Onyx 7501provides better hypothermia protection than a traditional, vest style life jacket in colder water conditions. The First Watch H20 Flack jacket is engineered for warmth, breathability and rugged performance.

While most fishermen prefer to pick out their own rod and reel, a great gift to compliment the pole is an organizational bucket for lures, tools and line. Wild River Rigger 5 Gallon Bucket has many compartments to keep a fisherman organized while casting.

It doesn’t matter who cooks the grub for the crew, but it makes lots of sense to keep the cook happy. Why not outfit the galley with new cookware, or an updated stern grill. Everything a galley cook needs is in the full set of Magma Nesting 10-Piece Induction Compatible Cookware with its Magma Red Exterior & Slate Black Ceramica Non-Stick Interior. All ten pieces are easy to store.

A Magma Chef’s Mate gas grill is easy to install, is transportable, and folds away for easy storage. It excels with equal heat distribution.

Making the skipper happy with some new tools and gear is fodder for a great sailing season.

Enjoy the holidays.

Fair Winds and Smooth Sailing.

All items listed above are available at www.clrmarine.com

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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.

©Copyright Cheryl Kuba, 3happycampers.com, 2021.

Easy, Quick & Hassle Free

The portable oil change bucket features the reliable, heavy-duty F3B-19 flexible impeller pump with an integrated flow reversing switch. The F3B-19 Oil Change Bucket from Johnson Pump provides your service shop with a dependable and long-lasting oil change solution.

Features:

• 5.5 gallons per minute
• Flexible Impeller Pump Assembly
• Easy, quick, no-mess, no-hassle, oil change package
• Replaceable impeller - nonfixed
• Automatic shut off
• Complete, ready to use
• Portable and convenient
• High-temperature resistant dipstick tube
• Heavy-duty extended 8' alligator clips easily clamp directly onto the battery
• Sealed lid with easy-to-use pour spout for emptying used oil

Better Quality, Better Performance

The preferred OEM replacement for Sherwood 1500k impeller. 

Made with the patented MC 97 rubber compound this impeller is designed

to provide maximum engine performance and adheres to strict tolerance

manufacturing with exact OEM dimensions.

• Proven longer impeller life

• Less material failure and swelling

• Best engine cooling impeller

• Stable pressure

• Exact dimensions

• Used by leading manufacturers

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Black Friday Blowout Sale starts tomorrow at CLR Marine! Don't miss out on super savings now until December 3rd, 2021. Enjoy savings on brands such as: Garmin, Tigress, Humminbird, Perko, Magma, Scotty, Standard Horizon, Robline, FLIR, and more!

This holiday season explore CLR' Marine's latest deals on sunglasses, fenders, dock lines, thermal cameras, lights, GPS and fishfinder combo units, and more!

Black Friday Blowout Sale is valid November 22nd - December 3rd, 2021. Don't miss out on these super savings!

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Don't miss out on ACR and Ocean Signal's End of the Year Event going on now until December 24th, 2021. Receive savings on products such as ACR's Bivy Stick, ResQLink, OLAS, Searchlights, and more. Enjoy savings and FREE promotions. Check out ACR and Ocean Signal savings today!

Offer valid now until December 24th, 2021

Offer valid now until December 24th, 2021

Offer valid now until December 24th, 2021

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Veterans Day is a time for us to pay our respects to all those who have served. We stand united in respect for you, our veterans.

This holiday started as a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in our country's service and was originally called Armistice Day. It fell on Nov. 11 because that is the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. However, in 1954, the holiday was changed to "Veterans Day" to account for all veterans in all wars.

Find a Veteran Shack their hand and tell them Thank You for serving our Great Country.

Nationwide celebrations mark 100 years of remembrance of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Nov. 10 and 11, which also marks the 246th birthday of the United States Marine Corps, will be the first time in 78 years that Tomb Guards will allow visitors to enter the chains surrounding the Tomb. The public is invited to lay individual flowers at the Tomb.

Rest in Peace Brothers and Sisters, We have the watch

November 10th, Happy 246th Birthday Brothers and Sisters

The official birthday of the United States Marine Corps is on 10 November 1775. That was the day when the Second Continental Congress established the Continental Marines with the following decree:

That two battalions of Marines be raised consisting of one Colonel, two lieutenant-colonels, two majors and other officers, as usual in other regiments; that they consist of an equal number of privates as with other battalions, that particular care be taken that no persons be appointed to offices, or enlisted into said battalions, but such as are good seamen, or so acquainted with maritime affairs as to be able to serve for and during the present war with Great Britain and the Colonies; unless dismissed by Congress; that they be distinguished by the names of the First and Second Battalions of Marines.

Tun Tavern, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is regarded as the birthplace of the Corps as the location of the first Marines to enlist under Commandant Samuel Nicholas, though it is disputed if a recruiting drive may have occurred earlier at Nicholas's family tavern, the Conestoga Waggon. When the Revolutionary War ended in 1783, the Continental Navy was disestablished, and with it, the Continental Marines. The Corps was re-established on 11 July 1798, when the act for establishing and organizing a Marine Corps was signed by President John Adams.

Tuns Tavern

MARINE CORPS ORDERS

No. 47 (Series 1921)

HEADQUARTERS U.S. MARINE CORPS

Washington, November 1, 1921

The following will be read to the command on the 10th of November, 1921, and hereafter on the 10th of November of every year. Should the order not be received by the 10th of November, 1921, it will be read upon receipt.

On November 10, 1775, a Corps of Marines was created by a resolution of Continental Congress. Since that date many thousand men have borne the name "Marine". In memory of them it is fitting that we who are Marines should commemorate the birthday of our corps by calling to mind the glories of its long and illustrious history.

The record of our corps is one which will bear comparison with that of the most famous military organizations in the world's history. During 90 of the 146 years of its existence the Marine Corps has been in action against the Nation's foes. From the Battle of Trenton to the Argonne, Marines have won foremost honors in war, and in the long eras of tranquility at home, generation after generation of Marines have grown gray in war in both hemispheres and in every corner of the seven seas, that our country and its citizens might enjoy peace and security.

In every battle and skirmish since the birth of our corps, Marines have acquitted themselves with the greatest distinction, winning new honors on each occasion until the term "Marine" has come to signify all that is highest in military efficiency and soldierly virtue.

This high name of distinction and soldierly repute we who are Marines today have received from those who preceded us in the corps. With it we have also received from them the eternal spirit which has animated our corps from generation to generation and has been the distinguishing mark of the Marines in every age. So long as that spirit continues to flourish Marines will be found equal to every emergency in the future as they have been in the past, and the men of our Nation will regard us as worthy successors to the long line of illustrious men who have served as "Soldiers of the Sea" since the founding of the Corps.

JOHN A. LEJEUNE,

Major General Commandant

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VA Extends Presumptive Period for Gulf War Veterans