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In the land of the mosquito fleet, my boat is more of a
gnat.
About 3 years ago I purchased a 14' Trophy Utility by Bayliner with a 50 HP Force. It has been a great family boat for freshwater and the inshore. There is enough room for the whole family to fish and enough power to pull the kids on a kneeboard. East winds, strong tides or large boats, however, can make me very nervous about going outside to fish the beach or first reef line.Most pages devoted to boating tend to address larger boats and more adventurous outings. Well, I can always dream about the next boat and pickup an occasional bit of useful information. In the meantime, here is a list of my boating related links.
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The Go Fish!ing Internet Guide to SE Florida
Boat
Ramps!
Now, over 80 ramps from Palm Beach to Key West with current conditions and
pictures!
Books on Florida Fish!ing and Boat!ing.
In association with Amazon.com.
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Florida
Florida Keys "KEEPING YOUR BOTTOM OFF THE BOTTOM!" Florida Sea Grant "Fishing-Boating-Seafood Technology-Water Quality-Beaches-Hurricanes-Artificial Reefs-and Much More..." Below are a couple good examples of the articles found here. U.S. Chart Series publishes nautical charts for all of Florida, and the Bahamas. Free Charts and other information. The Florida Boater "This page is dedicated to the recreational boaters of the state of Florida, and to the clubs and organizations that promote safe family boating on the state's waterways." The Insiders' Guide Boca Raton and the Palm Beaches: Boating The Insider's Guide The Keys & Key West: Boating The Ft. Lauderdale, FL Area Marinas And Boats Listing Discover Key West "Rent a boat, a waverunner, find your favorite marina, enjoy a relaxing scenic cruise, or just play on or in the water. It's all here!" Fishing/Boating in the Keys Bud Boats, Inc. Florida Keys Rental and Charter Boats. three locations at Big Pine Key, Marathon and Grassy Key. AAAA FLORIDA BOAT EXCHANGE "Used boats for sale, new boats for sale, all types of boats for sale. Soon to be the most extensive listing of boats for sale in Florida as well as around the U.S. See a color picture of the boats listed." Florida Lighthouse Page "to foster a greater appreciation of Florida's lighthouses by accurately recording their history and current condition." BOATING - Florida Outdoors Online Very Good content on a number of related subjects! Marine Scene - Florida boating, fishing, and marinas. Boat Titles and Registration "In Florida, all motor vessels, documented vessels included, operated on state waters must be numbered and titled in Florida, except those used exclusively on private lakes." FAQs on Boat Title and Registration Florida Cruise Florida Tax Free "New law benefits out-of-state boat purchasers" The Conch Republic "The Conch Republic was established by secession of the Florida Keys from the United States of America, on April 23rd, 1982 in response to a United States Border Patrol Blockade setup on highway U.S.1 at Florida City just to the north of the Florida Keys." THE FLORIDA KEYS INTERNET GUIDE WATERCRAFT RENTALS Broward County Public Pump-Out Stations "The Marine Industries Association of South Florida supports clean water." DGPS Coverage map Key~Kayak "This website is dedicated to the advancement of outdoor activity in the Florida Keys other than diving and fishing. There are several activities that can be enjoyed year 'round in this island paradise. Dania Marine Flea Market "The world's LARGEST NAUTICAL SWAP SHOP. You'll find everything from new, used, antique and excess inventories from manufacturers, distributors, dealers and private individuals from across North America." Florida Powerboat Club "Powerboating truly is one recreation that is loved worldwide. In Florida though, it's more than a recreation...it's a lifestyle, and the Florida Powerboat Club is dedicated to making your boating lifestyle the best that it can be!" BoatsFlorida.com puts you in control of listing your boat for Sale, or Recreational Rental. Marine Scene: Florida boating, fishing, and marinas. M I A M I - D A D E P A R K S' FULL-SERVICE MARINAS Miami-Dade Parks operates six full-service marinas offering wet slips, dry storage, boat ramps, fuel, bait & tackle, boat rentals of all kinds, diving and landing facilities, and much more. Cruising Florida Waterways "This page will be a compilation of information gathered from the Florida cruising experiences of the author in a 37' houseboat..." (The author has done a great job with this site. It is kind of an online crusing guide with a local 's touch. Jim) MostlyFloridaBoating "As I enjoy boating and guess that there must be someone else who also enjoys the same, I plan to include some "jetsam" that may be worth salvaging ... By the way, jetsam is stuff "deliberately" thrown over to lighten the load before things get rough. I guess that applies here ??"
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General
Internet Waterway E-zine "Your online boating guide." Southern Boating Online "Check out the contents of our most recent issue, where some of our feature articles are also available for viewing." Women Aboard "THE Network for Women in Boating" Best Boating Web Pages "Best Boating Resources on the Web" They said so. Outdoorsource-Boating Index of Boating Resources Autonomy's Sailing and Boating Serious Sites List is produced and administered by Autonomy Publishing Corp., producers of Unique Consumer Software Packages for Windows and the inspiring book, Building Yourself: Putting Your Success Together One Piece at a Time. Search MIC Database "Recreational Boats sold or imported into the United States are required to have a twelve character Hull Identification Number (HIN). The first three letters of that number are the Manufacturer's Identification Code (MIC). This database contains active, out of business, and Canadian manufacturers." DIY boat owner magazine! The tools and techniques to maintain fiberglass, service engines, install electronics, restore brightwork, improve performance or locate neat boating stuff. The Marine Do-It-Yourselfer With Bob Pone. "I've put together this Website so I can share with you some of the valuable information that I've gathered and discovered during my years of sailing and boating experience." Yachtingnet "Each day the editors of Yachting will upload a new tip to help make your time on the water more enjoyable." BOATFACTS "The ultimate cooperative resource for information on boats and boating. By-The-Sea "The On-Line Journal for Boats and Boating" BOATRITE "the consumer's only comprehensive source of third-party information for buying powerboats." AboarD "The Worldwide Internet Boat Market" Boating America "A Trailer Boater's Home on the Internet !" Boating Links and References "This is trying to be one of the most complete, easiest-to-use indices of boating and watersport hyperlinks available on the web. More are being added almost daily." Boating For Women "Welcome to the Boating For Women home page and to the magazine itself, which launched in January of 1996." By YachtWorld Boating World Magazine "The Magazine That Takes You To The Water!" BOATNET " contains a wealth of information on new and used boats for sale, charter yachts, marine supply and services, maritime art galleries, and boating magazines." HandiLinks tm To Boating "HandiLinks hierarchical index and directory cuts through the overwhelming, unorganized mass of the Internet to provide an easy to use interface for all Internet users." The Marine Web "Offering information on yacht brokers, new and used yachts for sale and charter, boat loans and insurance, marinas and boatyards, boating supplies and marine industry association directories." NauticalWeb " we provide a directory of over 25,000 watersport related products and services." NauticalNet "The InterNet Stop for Recreational WaterSports!" Introduction to GPS Applications "This document is an introduction to the NAVSTAR and GLONASS Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and their uses." Internet Waypoints Repository "is a sort of public database for cool or otherwise notable waypoints all over the place." "Recreational Boating News From the editors of Boat & Motor Dealer and Marina Dock Age. The Starting Point for Sailing on the Internet "This page is intended to be a complete guide to sailing on the Internet, particularly the World Wide Web." SSP Boatsite By SSP INTERNET MARKETING - "Your Full Service Web Site Developer." BoatingCenter.com "is your gateway to boats, supplies and equipment, boating locations, etc." Outboard Maintenance Maintenance Recommendations for Outboard Engines The Boat Doctor from Louisiana Outdoors Boat Docking — a book about Close Quarters Maneuvering for Small Craft by Charles T. Low BOATERS HOME PAGE Your Internet Guide to Inland Lake & River Boating Captn. Jack's Software Source "Captn. Jack's tide and navigation books are widely used and trusted by both professional mariners and recreational boaters coast to coast. Our full-color catalog, Captn. Jack's Software Source, features over 200 tested and approved nautical software products. It is the most comprehensive catalog of marine computing products in the world." hartnet.com Now over 35,000 listings worldwide of sailing, sportfishing, powerboating, diving and flyfishing charters and the marinas,schools, manufacturers, travel and accommodations that support these sports. Databoat Interantional "Links to Boating Magazines" WWW.Greatoutdoors Watersports the Learning Lane: Boating Videos Marine Electrical Systems Seminar "The self-directed version is presented here in eight parts." The Mother of All Maritime Links NMEA-0183 and GPS Information "all programs in this directory are for MS-DOS or Windows, unless stated otherwise. WATER SPORTS Resources by Nerd World Media Captains' Corner "is a source of boating fishing related items including: Personal projects, tips, solutions, techniques, boating/fishing connections & links. Also to be found here is info on HTML, software, ICQ communication, and more." Soundings "is a monthly tabloid that has been covering pleasure boating and related news since 1963. All About Boats "the definitive online resource for all of your boating needs. " International Women in Boating (IWB) has grown dramatically since its beginning in 1991. Today, its success can be measured by membership satisfaction, innovative programs and recognized standing within the recreational boating industry. Florida | General | Safety | Trailers | Supplies | Just for Fun
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Basic Boating Safety Certification "This course is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and recognized by the United States Coast Guard Recreational Boating Program." WATERSPOUTS "Waterspouts probably occur more frequently in the Florida Keys than anywhere in the world." Hurricane Preparedness Fact Sheets - Boats - Flotilla Plan/Small Boats Under 20 feet/Large Boats-Over 20 feet. Extended Range Forecast of Atlantic Seasonal Hurricane Activity for 1997 FAQ: HURRICANES, TYPHOONS, AND TROPICAL CYCLONES. By Christopher W. Landsea NOAA Post-doctorate Researcher NOAA AOML/Hurricane Research Division Recreational Boating Safety Information US Coast Guard U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary The Civilian Arm of the U. S. Coast Guard. Boating Instruction on the Internet Links for Boating Instruction and Sailing Organizations, Sailing Schools, Marine Safety, Useful Lessons on the Web, Rules of the Road and Miscellaneous Sites . A Guide to Safe and Efficient Recreational Boating in Florida, by Gary D. Cook. From a series by the Florida Energy Extension Service, Florida Cooperative Extension Service. Sea Tow " the Nation's Largest Professional Marine Towing Organization". Boating Safety "The Boater's Resource Center is designed to be a single source of boating safety information for the recreational boater. With "one stop" a boater can get weather & tides data, the latest local notices to mariners and other important information as needed." Sponsored by Sea Tow onWater Check out the extensive Safety section. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Florida's principal environmental and natural resources agency. The Coast Survey is the Nation's only official chartmaker. How To Boat Smart "A Message to the Florida Boater" Florida Marine Patrol Links To Related Boating Home Pages COMMANDER BOB'S Boating Safety Notebook Regional Examination Center, Los Angeles - Long Beach "Our goal is to provide you with nothing less than the Coast Guard's Premier Licensing Webpage. We have worked hard to ensure that this page contains valuable information and forms that you can read on-line or download." Marine VHF channel frequencies and usage Boating-Lightning Protection ""One minute the fisherman was sitting atop his elevated seat aboard his boat. The next minute he was dead--the victim of a lightning bolt." This was the lead paragraph in a recent Florida newspaper article. These accidents can and do happen--and yet they need not."
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Trailers & Towing
TOWING TIPS by Tom Hagin , "My friends sometimes wonder where I get my story ideas. And since I write mainly about the activities in which I participate, the answer is clear: through experience." TRAILER LOADING AND TOWING GUIDE "If you tow a trailer, you are subject to new and different challenges on the highway than you may have previously encountered." CHAMPION TRAILER TECHNICAL INFORMATION ARTICLES "U-Haul provides complete towing systems, warranty throughout the U.S. and Canada, and fast, professional installation." The Expediter, Inc. "has been serving the marine industry since 1979 as a wholesale distributor of trailer parts, electrical switches and instruments." Towing World "your on-line Towing Products Information Center!" BOAT/U.S. Trailering Club "Here's new savings on the road and on the water...guaranteed to save you, the trailerboater, money in five big ways--" Towing laws of all 50 states from Internet Waterway. Florida | General | Safety | Trailers | Supplies | Just for Fun
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Supplies & ServicesE&B Discount Marine "Check out our special shopping values, send for a free catalog, find a location near you, or surf our collection of links." West Marine "We make boating more fun!" BOAT/ U.S. If it relates to boats and boating, you can find it here. Sailorman "World's largest and most unique new and used marine emporium!" Excide Marine Battery FAQ. "Here's a few of the most frequently asked questions about marine batteries." Yacht World Boating Yellow Pages Bob's Boat/Motor Links to Bass Boat manufacturers. RECREATIONAL BOAT BUILDING INDUSTRY (RBBI) "If you are interested in boats, powerboats, power boats, bass boats, dive boats, fishing boats, leisure... this is the place for you !!" (Your search engine should be able to find this page.) Boat Trader® Online! "We gather ads nationwide each day to help you find that perfect boat." BUC Used Boat Price Guide "Now available over the Internet!" Florida Cruising Directory "Everything you need to know to take your boat, large or small, power or sail, anywhere in Florida and the Bahamas." Nautical Software, Inc. - Tides & Currents on Electronic Charts Ocean Masters Sailing Academy "is a sailing school that focuses on the cruising side of sailing education. In most cases our students are looking to cruise, purchase a vessel or bareboat charter." Reed's Nautical Almanacs "Sailors, fishermen, tugboat drivers, lovers of the deep blue sea... bookmark this page! Reed's is building a web site here that will grow with useful information for all mariners." The Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS)® "was established during the 1980's by a small group of surveying professionals wishing to advance their craft." UFish BOAT.Manufacturer*Links
Western WaterWeb
"brings you one of the most comprehensive power boating sites on the
Web!" Caribike "No Boundaries ...no need for bicycle rack (better security) ...bike folds and unfolds in less than 20 sec. ...easy to store and transport." Hewes Boat Company "WE INVENTED THE BOAT THAT INVENTED THE SPORT" SEA Value On-Line Product Guide "This very informative catalog, containing over 1,000 different products, is complete with descriptive text and pictures." M.P.C. Boaters Directory, Florida East Edition. I got my hardcopy of the directory at the Miami Boat Show and the online version is identical, page for page. The first section is general boating and safety information then the yellow pages cover everything from "ACCESSORIES" to "YACHT MAINTENANCE". Autopedia™: Used Boats Links BatteryWeb: Wholesale Batteries Better Boating! Emphasis on Offshore/Performance boating. Boat Cleaners "of the Florida Keys is a yacht and boat maintenance company located in the Florida Keys. We have been in business in the Upper Keys (Ocean Reef to Islamorada) since 1990. BOAT RENTAL/LEASING Florida Keys Yellow Pages.
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Boat Buying A to Z "Finding the Right Boat" or Getting a new boat? The Boat Name Page "Stand up and be counted! Tell us the story behind your boat's name!" Jersyguy All the info & links you could ever use about knots and knotting. International Dragon Boat Racing "Dragon Boat Racing is the second most popular sport in the world according to Paddler magazine. This is of course due to the extreme popularity in Asia. It is also known as Asian longboat racing, swan boat racing in Thailand, etc." The Great Cardboard Boat Regatta® "To design and build a human-powered boat made of corrugated cardboard which is capable of completing at least 3 trips around a 200-yard course. " TideSounds uses the times and heights of high and low tides for a given port as the notes of a musical score. Definitions and Mnemonics for Sailors and Powerboaters "When one is first learning boating, there seems to be an endless confusion of terms, procedures, and rules to be memorized. Many of these are critical to safety, and over the years boaters have invented various little mnemonics to help them navigate the complexities" International Marine Signal Flags "The following flags are international signals used by ships at sea. They can be used to spell out short messages, or more commonly, used individually or in combination they have special meanings." U.S. SUBMARINES, INC. "Our company is engaged in the design, engineering and construction of submarines and manned submersibles for commercial applications, marine science research, tourism and personal luxury use."
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