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Newspaper
Palladium Times
Location
Oswego, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1959
Page
2
An old boating guide urges families to pitch in during boat fitting out. It outlines seasonal tasks from below deck chores to hull work, safety checks, and maintenance routines. The piece notes the U S Power Squadrons motto and records 42 000 members in 260 squadrons.
The skipper should know channel markers rules of the road. Port side buoys are black with odd white numbers, conical sun buoys mark starboard, red even numbers. Lighted buoys show green or white on port and red on starboard at night. Lights may be fixed, slow flashing, or on and off with one longer than off. Neck gripping shoes can scratch shipboard deck paint after a trip ashore if soles aren’t cleaned.
Boaters nationwide seek earlier water time by planning commissioning. Create a prelaunch list, stock materials, prep at home, use power tools, clean thoroughly, and enlist friends to help. Maintain tools, organize weather work, overhaul gear, and set a fixed launching date for a smooth start.
Boat operators should act as their own fire chief with aboard fire safety. Carry Coast Guard approved extinguishers, keep them full, and test regularly. Turn off equipment while refueling, close hatches, wipe spills, and ventilate before restarting. Avoid static electricity by proper fueling practices and storage.
An outboard motor in the trunk of the car means many dollars saved during the fishing season. A good 14 foot to 16 foot fishing boat can usually be rented for 31.50 to $3 a day, but with a motor attached the price jumps $5 and more. Manufacturers are now turning out motors from 1 to 10 horsepower which are light and easy to handle, yet give good performance under all kinds of weather conditions.
The phonetic alphabet used for radio voice messages has been updated for clarity with non English speakers. The new list preserves 26 letters and their codes though several spellings and pairings appear altered from the WWII Able Baker Charlie Dog series.
A Coast Guard Auxiliary member performs only voluntary courtesy examinations of boats and equipment with no authority to compel or report actions. The Coast Guard boarding inspection is the authority for tickets or fines. Operators may be boarded. thorough washing, hot water, cleaning compound, and a stiff brush prepare the boat for inspection.
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