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As seen in the Boat US Cruising Log “Tom Neale’s Cruising for You”
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by Rescue Tape on November 27, 2008 “Neat Stuff” We’re underway heading south as I write this, and here are a few neat new things I’m using and liking this trip. Rescue Tape Recently I spent several hours with my butt in the air and my head and shoulders down a hole underneath the bed in the master stateroom. In case you’re thinking something kinky, no such luck. I was offloading around 75 pounds of spare hoses from my boat, keeping only a few special pieces. That hole was where I’d stored them for years. I felt pretty safe in the assurance...
Tips For Saving Time and Money on Your Boat
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by Rescue Tape on August 18, 2010 Here are clever ideas from your fellow boaters that will help to keep you and your boat on budget — and spic and span — for a great time on the water. Here are the top tips for saving time and money on your boat. Rescue Tape Your Boat Many products, even if expensive, save big bucks in the long-term. Rescue Tape (www.rescuetape.com) is great for temporary or permanent repairs including burst hoses, leaking pipes (PVC and metal), electrical insulation, whipping rope ends, and much more. Check out Tom Neale’s original review from his boating experiences here....
Your Stories, from the Edge: When Isabel Came to Town
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by Rescue Tape on January 28, 2013 Rescue Tape was again listed as a proven lifesaver for boaters in the newest edition of Boat US, Your Stories from the Edge. Twelve Lessons That Could Save Your Life: 1. When a hurricane is forming, assume it will change course several times as it approaches landfall. Do not wait; take evasive action immediately to secure your boat, and then get yourself to safety. 2. It’s critical to be able to follow the NOAA marine weather forecasts whenever you’re aboard your boat. You can’t rely on your smart-phone apps. Make sure you have a DSC-enabled permanently installed VHF...