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    480 Volt Transformer

    Hi, do we have any electricians here? I just found out that there are two 480 volt transformers under my office. I know originally they were used for X Ray equipment. All I need to run this building is 220 so I am assuming there is some sort of step down system. My question is, is there...
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    Operating Your Boat in accordance with Homeland Security Measures

    In light of security measures brought about by the events of September 11, 2001, it is critical that all boaters be aware of and comply with homeland security measures set forth by federal, state and local governments. These should include, but are not limited to, keeping a safe prescribed...
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    Distance to the Horizon

    How to Calculate the Distance to the Horizon Have you ever been out on a leisurely cruise and suddenly wondered, "How far it is to the horizon?" Or maybe your destination is a port that has a lighthouse and you wonder "How far away will I be when I see the lighthouse?" We have the answer...
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    You've Run Aground, Now What?

    Running Aground Despite all efforts to stay off shoals, beaches, or rocks, groundings do happen. It is said that there are only three kinds of skippers, those who have run aground, those who will run aground, and those that have but won't admit it. It is important that every boater be prepared...
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    Top 10 Safety Tips

    Disclaimer iBoats has no control over external links contained in stickies and to be aware that links are fluid and may or may not work. Here is a top ten list of tips to help recreational boaters stay safe and reduce the number of preventable accidents that occur each year. 1. Always...
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    Boating Safety DVDs

    http://www.iboats.com/Boating-Safety-DVDs/dm/view_id.357284
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    Marine Safety Books

    http://www.iboats.com/Marine-Safety-Books/dm/view_id.217528
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    Safety and Survival Accessories

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    Hypothermia

    Boat Safe this Spring or Fall - Avoid Hypothermia Even when the weather is warm, do not forget that in many areas the water can be very, very cold. A sudden unexpected wake or other "unbalancing event" can land you in the frigid water. Although the possibility of drowning from...
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    Fueling

    Fueling Proper fueling procedures are very important in preventing on board fires. Gasoline vapors are heavier than air and can spread rapidly into enclosed spaces. You should check the bilges and all closed compartments for gasoline vapors. The sniff test is the most effective method...
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    Trailering Your Boat

    Trailering Your Boat The majority of recreational boats in the United States are trailered to and from the water. Your boat trailer is only one part of the entire boating package, which includes the boat, trailer, hitch and towing vehicle. Neglecting the trailer?s maintenance can...
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    Vessel Check List

    Vessel Check List For a printable check list click http://www.boatingbasicsonline.com/content/general/check.htm In addition to the minimum requirements, common sense tells us that we should check everything about our boat which could make the difference between an enjoyable recreation...
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    Anchoring Safely

    This is from "Boat Ed" Chapter 3: Operating Your Boat?Safely Anchoring Even though anchors are used most often by recreational boaters to "park" their boat while swimming or fishing, anchors are also critical equipment in times of emergency. Anchoring may be a safety measure if your...
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    Happy Birthday Huron Angler!

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    Happy Birthday Limited Time!

    And many more! :)
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    The Zen of Crocheting

    I just wanted to see how many men would click on this thread to see if this kind of thing would take off around here.
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    Heads-up East Coasters (Hurricane Earl)

    Hurricane Earl was a Category 4, downgraded to a 3 this morning however, its a huge storm packing winds of 125 gusting to 160. "Earl will track about 100 miles east of Cape Hatteras late Thursday night, then track north-northeastward passing about 70 miles southeast of Nantucket, Massachusetts...
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    Drowning Doesn't Look Like Drowning

    Here's a really important article posted by Sea-Nos a few months ago: Drowning Doesn't Look Like Drowning by MARIO on MAY 18, 2010 BOATING SAFETY,COAST GUARD,GCAPTAIN Art?culo en Espa?ol The new captain jumped from the cockpit, fully dressed, and sprinted through the water. A former...
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    Happy Birthday Laddies !

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    Boat Stereo for iphone

    Any suggestions for a boat stereo that can play off my iphone itunes and still charge at the same time like my Bose Docking station but cheaper? I'm certainly not taking the Bose on the boat.;)
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