Useful Boating Links

FEATURED "How to" BOATING Resources

How to Buy A Boat, by Doug Dawson
www.boatingwithdawsons.com
This book is so much more than how to just negotiate the best deal! I've been so complete and so candid, it's like I'll be boat shopping with you, guiding you every step of the way so that you know:

• How to benefit from the incredible hidden opportunities at a boat show and not come off as an amateur.
• How to watch out for the little known secrets salespeople use to demo a boat so that weaknesses don't show. Learn how to demo it yourself!
• The truth about buying used boats and when buying used makes a lot of sense.
• How to make sure you're not overpaying for electronics.
• The correct way to use your bank when buying a boat.
• The simple technique to know if your boat "FITS".
• Know the difference between the 5 kinds of salespeople and why you need to pick the type that is right for you!
• How to research & get the truth about specific boat models.
• The absolute best time to start the process of buying your boat.
• Why almost everyone is wrong about what a salesperson is supposed to do.
• What never to believe from any private seller.
• How to make sure you're not overpaying for insurance.
• Take advantage of dozens of money saving tips (hint: and they have nothing to do with the purchase price!)
• And much, much more...

First Mate 101, by Brenda Dawson
We've all seen them. Couples who have turned boating into an incredible dance, a sight to behold.

Even when docking, they seem to anticipate each others next step. They put on a wonderful performance, communicating with unspoken ease as they bring their boat expertly into the slip.

Tthe inspiration to write this book came about because of an an eye-opening and shocking experience when I attended a FirstMate course. From that experience, I knew that there is a sea of "reluctant boaters" who are deeply wanting and needing to know how to be a FirstMate.

The Best Docking Lessons Available for all Drive Systems
www.powerboatdocking.com
Boat Docking e-Lessons with step-by-step instructions on How to Dock a Boat. Without docking instructions for Your Specific Boat Drive (inboard, outboard, single, twin), you're doomed to frustration...

Each Boat Docking e-Lesson gives you a great return with minimal investment-- no waiting, no shipping charge, just download..and best of all, make docking look good!

Boat Building & Boats by Make

Antique Chris Craft Boats
http://www.classicboat.com/boats.htm
Offers antique boats for sale with pictures and prices.

Clarion Boats
http://www.clarionboats.com
We are committed to producing handcrafted wooden boats that are built to the highest standards of craftsmanship possible.

Bernard Lyman Historical Site
http://www.clinkerbuilt.com
Lyman history - straight from Lyman family archives and private collections.

Boatbuilding.com
http://boatbuilding.com
Boat building, design, and repair resource for amateur and professional custom boatbuilders.

Dockside Reports
http://www.docksidereports.com/
Dockside Reports is an online magazine with articles on Restoration, Marine Engines, Maintenance/Repairs, Product Reviews, and so much more.

Identify Your Chris Craft Wooden Runabout
http://www.classicboat.com/identify-your-chris-craft.htm

Professional BoatBuilder
http://www.proboat.com/
Professional BoatBuilder is a trade magazine written for owners and managers of boat production, construction, and repair companies.

Riva-World
http://www.riva-world.com
The most complete information source of Riva wooden sportboats on the internet.

Shepherd
http://www.shepherdboats.com
Literature, pictures, etc. of Shepherd boats archived on this site designed and owned by the grandson of Howard Shepherd and the great-grandson of Lloyd Shepherd, founders of Shepherd Boats.

Tom's Antique and Classic Boats (Chris Craft Manuals)
http://www.ccmanuals.crosswinds.net
This internet site was developed for the purpose of providing a free and open resource to exchange documents, manuals and information on antique and classic Chris~Craft boats.

The Thompson Dockside
http://thompsondockside.com/
For a small fee subscribe to the bi-monthly online newsletter dedicated to the preservation of Thompson Boats, and their affiliated companies.

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Boating Directories

Boating With Dawsons
Excellent resource from a seasoned boating couple who have been pioneers in the boating industry. Must read newsletter & books with information you will not find anywhere else, including How To Buy A Boat and First Mate 101.

BoatingLinks.com
http://boatinglinks.com
A comprehensive collection of online boating resources, featuring sections such as; Associations, Navigation, Plumbing, Maintenance, and much more.

Discover Boating
http://www.discoverboating.com
"The Discover Boating Program is a service of the recreational boating industry, spearheaded by the National Marine Manufacturers Association". The site features a comprehensive list of Boat Shows as well as many informative articles on topics ranging from Electricity 101 for Boaters to Distress Signals.

National Marine Manufacturers Association - Discover Boating Boat Shows
http://www.boatshows.com/
The NMMA provides a schedule of boat shows mainly across North America but also globally.

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Boat Education

Gulf Islands Cruising School
http://www.cruising.bc.ca
Boat & Navigation Courses for Power Boats & Sail Boats

Animated Knots
http://www.mistral.co.uk/42brghtn/knots/42ktmenu.html
Learn to tie basic knots with the help of animated pictures at this site.

Definitions and Mnemonics for Sailors and Powerboaters
http://fmg-www.cs.ucla.edu/geoff/mnemonics.html
If you're having trouble remembering the rules of boating or trying to teach them to a novice boater take a gander at this instructional site.

Port - Maritime Information Gateway
http://www.port.nmm.ac.uk/
Port is an online catalogue of high quality maritime related Internet resources. Every resource has been selected and described by a librarian or subject specialist. Services and materials developed by the Museum's Centre for Maritime Research are also available on this site.

Ropers Knots Page
http://www.realknots.com
"The knot site on real knots in rope." Everything you wanted to know about knots and then some.

The Mariner's Museum - Educational Programs
http://www.mariner.org/educprog.html
Educational, fascinating, and fun information for mariners.

The Wooden Boat Foundation - A Center For Maritime Education
http://www.woodenboat.org
The Wooden Boat Foundation is a non-profit organization located in Point Hudson and committed to fostering respect for self, community and environment by providing a center for unique educational experiences through the exploration of traditional maritime skills.

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Boat Museums

National Maritime Museum
http://www.nmm.ac.uk/
The largest maritime museum in the world covering every aspect of ships and seafaring, in peace and at war, from pre-history to today. The Museum promotes understanding of the history and future of Britain and the sea, the story of time, astronomy and navigation, and of the historic buildings at Greenwich.

Tahoe Maritime Museum
http://www.tahoemaritimemuseum.org
"The Tahoe Maritime Museum stimulates interest in, increases knowledge of, and maintains watercraft and marine artifacts significant in Lake Tahoe's maritime history."

The Center for Wooden Boats
http://www.cwb.org/index.htm
The Center for Wooden Boats located in Seattle, WA is a maritime museum where history comes alive. Visitors are invited to see, touch and use the exhibits. Our exhibits are not in glass cases to be only looked at, they are on the water to be touched and used. Our resources include more than 100 historically significant boats and staff and volunteers with maritime and teaching skills who pass on their knowledge for new generations to treasure and enjoy.

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Boating Organizations & Boating Associations

Antique Outboard Motor Club (AOMCI)
http://www.aomci.org/aomc.htm
Very comprehensive site for enthusiasts of antique outboard motors.

Boat Owners Association of the United States
http://www.boatus.com/scripts/hp.asp

Canadian Coast Guard
http://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/
"The CCG will ensure the safe and environmentally responsible use of Canada's waters, support understanding and management of oceans resources, facilitate the use of our waters for shipping, recreation and fishing, and provide marine expertise in support of Canada's domestic and international interests."

Chriscraft Antique Boat Club
http://www.chris-craft.org/
The official site of the Chris-Craft Antique Boat Club.

Lyman Boat Owners Association
http://www.lymanboatownersassoc.org
A national organization for Lyman boat owners. Great tips for restoration and care.

Riva Society GB
http://www.rivagb.com
The British Chapter of the Riva Historical Society.

United States Coast Guard
http://www.uscg.mil/
The U.S. Coast Guard "web site reflects a commitment to provide our global partners and American citizens with easy and timely access to accurate and essential maritime information and services."

Women Aboard
http://www.womenaboard.com/
"To enhance the boating experience for ALL women aboard through information, education, camaraderie and support."

The Wooden Canoe Heritage Association, Ltd.
http://www.wcha.org
"A non-profit membership association devoted to preserving, studying, building, restoring and using wood-canvas, cedar strip and birchbark canoes, and to disseminating information about canoeing heritage in North America."

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Boating Safety & First Aid

Boat U.S. Foundation
http://www.boatus.com/foundation/
This is the Foundation for Boating Safety & Clean Water. Take an online boating safety course or order free boating safety brochures for adults and kids. Read results of tests on safety equipment to help you properly equip your boat. Recent "Foundation Findings" have focused on fire extinguishers, life jackets, personal watercraft, anchors, and visual distress signals.

Boating Safety Sidekicks
http://www.boatingsidekicks.com/
A fun site that teaches kids all about boating safety. Brought to you by the National Safe Boating Council.

BoatSafe.com
http://www.boatsafe.com/
Read excellent boating safety articles, take an online Basic Boating Safety Certification Course or a distance education Coastal Navigation Course. Take an online quiz to see how much you know about boating safety.

BoatSafe Kids!
http://www.boatsafe.com/kids/index.htm
Do you want to peak the interest in boating and boating safety in your kids or grandkids? This is a great site that combines fun answers to boating questions, games, historical facts, and more. You may even pick up some new knowledge.

National Safe Boating Council (NSBC)
http://www.safeboatingcouncil.org/
The National Safe Boating Council is the foremost coalition for the advancement and promotion of safer boating through education. (American and Canadian)

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - Vessel Safety Check
http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/public/cme.htm
The U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary offers free safety checks to boaters who wish to be sure that their boats meet all federal and state requirements. Read a comprehensive explanation of each item included in a Vessel Safety Check and determine whether your boat would meet the criteria.

U.S. Coast Guard - Office of Boating Safety
http://www.uscgboating.org
Learn how to keep your boating experiences safe by reading various publications, regulations, safety equipement lists etc.

Mayo Clinic - First Aid section
http://www.mayohealth.org/home?id=SP5.6
Information on handling common situations which require first aid.

MedLine Plus - Drowning
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/drowning.html
Provides a list of information and recent research articles regarding drowning.

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Boating Services

BucValu:What's your boat really worth?
http://www.bucvalu.com
Get a free online quote for the true market value of your boat by entering a few simple details. The quote is based on actual used boat sales as reported by dealers, brokers and surveyors throughout the United States and Canada.

Classic Boat Insurance- Free Quotes
http://www.classicboat.com/ins.htm

Engine Rebuilding
http://www.classicboat.com/eng.htm
Rebuilds classic 6-cylinder Chris Craft inboard engines.

Marinas.com
http://www.marinas.com
Website created for viewing marina facilities throughout the United States and abroad.

Marinas Ontario
http://www.marinasontario.com/
Your guide to exploring the waterways of the Province of Ontario, Canada, and the services of more than 300 marinas.

PortFocus
http://www.portfocus.com
Ports, Harbours, Marinas, Worldwide

Yacht Survey Online
http://www.yachtsurvey.com/
More than 100 Articles by David Pascoe, Marine Surveyor.

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Weather & Tides Information For Boating

Euro Weather
http://www.euroweather.net/
"The largest, complete and authoritative online directory of European and Mediterranean weather forecasts and meteorological resources."

Maine Harbors
http://www.maineharbors.com/
"Individual monthly Tide Charts for 150 Harbors from Eastport, ME to Greenwich, CT "

The National Weather Service
http://weather.noaa.gov/fax/marine.shtml
Marine charts online brought to you by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

The Weather Channel
http://www.weather.com/
The Weather Channel "features current conditions and forecasts for over 1,700 cities world wide, along with local and regional radars."

The Weather Network - Marine Forecasts
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/features/marine/
Click on a region to view the marine forecast in major Canadian and U.S. areas.

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