[insurance for boat...]

I have been with Ace Recreational Marine Insurance. You can check their site to see if they have a regional rep for your area.

[REELBOATING SUPER BOWL WOODY WAX PRIZE - THE WINNER]

Everthing is OK by me. Thanks Wiley.

[More Show pictures to be uploaded all week.]

Very nice pictures. Especially good for the folks that can't get to see the show.

Thanks for the effort and time taken to keep the site as informative as it is.

[Reel Boating Members Show Your Boats!]

Here is my ride.

[ReelBoating Super Bowl Contest]

Colts 35 Saints 24

[Yamaha Service NJ]

South Harbor Marine Waretown NJ (609) 693-3658. I have used his mechanics a few times with very good results.

Thanks for your response.

[Yamaha Service NJ]

Anyone have experience or recommendations for decent Yamaha service in Tuckerton region?

Not looking for bashing tread so you can PM me if you don't want to post public comment.

Thanks for any assistance you can offer.

[New Jersey Members]

Welcome. I fish out of Little Egg Inlet and fish the surrounding ocean and back bays.

[The Latest From Yamaha Regarding The Effects Of E10 Fuels]

From what I read about Obama's Energy Plan they are moving toward 85% Ethanol as a goal in addition to to other alternatives to petroleum.

I think boater's better begin hounding our elected elite.

[My Ride]

Nice ride! Is that the new style 237 or 216? How do you like it?

G. It's the 216. Starting 2nd season with it this week. I really like it. Gets up on plane quickly and rides nice. No qualms about fit and finish and it is a good fishing boat with enough amenities to make the gals happy.

Maverick did right by their new designs. The 23 footer just came out this year and looks really nice. Design is similar to mine.

[My Ride]

My Ride

[Hairline Crack Near Hinges]

I have had my boat (218 Sailfish) about five years. Cleaning up from the winter I noticed a hairline crack from each hinge of one of the fish boxes. The crack looks like a pencil mark on each area. Looking for feed back on cause or a way to fix if possible.

Actually, you aren't bad off at all if those are the only stress cracks you have in five years.

Not seeing them, they could be emanating from hinge srews if the holes weren't fared out before the screws were inserted. If the boxes are in the floor, just stepping on them over time will cause some flexing and cracking.

You could dremel them out some and repair with gelcoat paste but they may reappear if there is an underlying source of stress which is not resolved.

A few gelcoat manufacturers like Spectrum Colors can sell you gelcoat paste matched to your boat colors to make the repair. The color may be a little off because of fading over time but won't be bad.

[When do you launch?]

Hopefully, this Thursday April 16, if the rain quits and doesn't leave a gale on its departure.

Water temp here in south jersey is about 46 degrees.

[Best of luck]

Good luck with your new endeavor. Many of us found very useful info on your old site and I am sure this site will be a huge success.