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Wide version: 1680 x 1050 for all 16:10 wide ratio monitors and HDTV monitors.
Display tip for Windows users: If the wallpaper appears too large for your screen, you should adjust your desktop display settings to "Stretch". To do this, right-click on any empty space on your desktop and choose "Properties". Go to the "Desktop" tab and choose "Stretch" from the "Position" dropdown box and press "OK".
FUEL SAVING TIPS
As fuel prices are on the increase, these tips and others that you can view at www.discoverboating.com may be beneficial on reducing fuel usage.
- Slower speeds on the water will reduce fuel use.
- The proper use of trim tabs reduce drag, especially when accelerating up to planing speeds.
- Minimize the amount of time that you idle at the dock.
- Minimize the use of onboard generators.
- Use dock-side electrical power in lieu of generators.
- Have a float plan so you know exactly where you are going.
- Make sure the hull is clean.
- It is important that you have enough motor power to handle the load.
- Check your propeller. If your boat is slow "out of the hole" or lacks top-end speed, you might have the wrong propeller.
- A well-tuned engine uses less fuel.
- Use the grade of gasoline specified by the engine manufacturer.
NEWS FROM OUR SALES DEPARTMENT
- Cobalt Sales Up by 9% in 2007
It is truly remarkable that the only building of runabouts or express cruisers which was up in sales in 2007 was the company that builds premium boats - Cobalt. The company built 2,500 units in 2007. Perhaps one of the reasons that Cobalt was up was because the president of the company answers the phone. Click Here To Read More and Here
- In Addition To Our Sea Doos - The New BRP 15 Ft. Jet Boat
We are very excited to announce that we shall be selling BRP's newest 15 ft. Jet Boat at great value - for all further information please contact scott@marina.ca; don@marina.ca; judy@marina.ca
COBALT CRUISE 2008
Our annual Cobalt Cruise 2008 is filling up and this year it is being held on Saturday, July 12th. Once again all Cobalt owners will have a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a meandering cruise through the islands arriving at an unknown destination, where everyone will enjoy dinner and some time to socialize. So if you haven't already signed up and want to join in, please e-mail me at carol@marina.ca
BOSTON WHALER OWNERS' CLUB
For anyone who owns a Boston Whaler, you can now belong to the Boston Whalers Owners' Club simply by going to their website www.whaler.com and joining on line.
WATER LEVELS MANAGEMENT PLAN - Current Status
The following article (condensed) was submitted by Hub Steenbakkers, owner of Collins Bay Marina and may be of interest to everyone who enjoys their leisure time on the water. For the complete article, please e-mail me at carol@marina.ca
The International Joint Commission (IJC) formed a Study Board in 2000 to research and produce a new water level management plan to replace the current plan which was develooped in 1958. Five years and some $20M later the Study Board produced 3 different plans: Plan A+, B+ and D+. Each struck a different compromise between interests and elements of the system such as the environment, Montreal flooding, recreationanl boating, hydroelectric power, shipping concerns and riparian rights. Plan B+ was widely accepted as the best plan as it was best for the environment, hydro power, shipping, boating and the environment. The IJC has stated that they would like to adopt Plan B+. The problem is, B+ is not good for the 3500 South Shore (of Lake Ontario) residents. In fact, these flood plain dwellers threatened to sue the IJC. So the IJC took it upon themselves to ignore the $20M worth of wisdom and conjure up their own plan - PLAN 2007. This new plan takes good care of the flood plain dwellers by lowering water levels in the Fall at the expense of all of the other interests. The sad fact is that of all of the interests, the boating interest suffers the most. The bottom line is that some 3500 people who have built houses in precarious flood zones are holding the tens of millions of other users hostage! They have their lawyers cocked and ready to fire. And this is what is holding up true progress for all of the other interests.
The IJC says they can move toward Plan B+ once sufficient mitigation is in place. The problem is who will pay? The IJC won't, nor will the flood plain dwellers that created the problem. The good news is that the environmental interests closely align with the recreational boating interests - they are our allies. If you wish to delve deeper into this topic, go to http://ijc.org/en/activities/losl/index.php
So what can we (you) do you ask? How do you make said noise? There are a number of ways:
- Email your comments to the IJC at comment@ottawa.ijc.org
- Attend and speak at the hearings, see http://ijc.org/en/activities/losl/hearings_date.php
- Write to your MP and MPP
GOOD RUN AVAILABLE AS FATHER'S DAY E-CARD
Looking for a great idea for Father's Day - look no further as here is one:
General Motors agreed to sponsor the Discover Boating short film entitled Good Run as a Father's Day e-card on AmericanGreetings.com. The card went live on Sunday, May 18th and will be available until Father's Day, June 15th.
Click here to view the card on AmericaGreetings.com
To read the complete Good Run e-card Press Release - Click here
GENERALITIES AND COMMON COURTESIES
As part of our Clean Marine program, we do ask that all air conditioners are turned off once you leave your boats. We can do our part in helping the environment.
For all our dog lovers, you will be pleased to know and have probably already seen that we have 3 newly installed dog stations this year. They are located as follows - by the shower house, at Scenic dock recycling area and at the back of the swimming pool by the vegetable garden. Remember also it is important that dogs are kept on their leashes.
As we get into the busy times and friends/family want to join in the fun, please note that camping/tenting is not allowed anywhere on Ed Huck Marine property; also should your car or guest's car be left at the marina for a period of time, please advise us or drop off a set of keys so that it can be moved if it is absolutely necessary.
From all of us at Ed Huck Marine, we wish you a very happy, warm and fun-loving summer on the water.
Sincerely,
Carol
Hyperlinks:
scott@marina.ca
peter@marina.ca
judy@marina.ca
don@marina.ca