John

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Name: John Bernier
Date registered: April 6, 2012

Latest posts

  1. David Morgan to Deliver Cable Railing DIY Seminar at Strictly Sail Pacific on Thursday April 10 at 1:00 PM — March 28, 2014
  2. Measuring and Customizing Eye Bolts — November 7, 2013
  3. How to install Quick Attach Lifeline Kits from Suncor Stainless — February 15, 2013
  4. SAIL Best Boats Nominees 2013 — November 2, 2012
  5. Stainless Steel Boat Cleats as Drawer Pulls — October 18, 2012

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Aug 06

Tigé Boat Owners Community

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boat supplies, Boating Links, Boating Q & A

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August 6, 2012

Do you own a Tigé and are looking for a good online community with lots of information and a great online Forum for Q&A? Your search is over, check out www.tigeowners.com!

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Jul 25

Good Old Boat – The Sailing Magazine for the Rest of Us!

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Boating Links, Boating Q & A, Marine Hardware

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July 25, 2012

Just found this great Sailing Website called Good Old Boat. It's a sailing community website with links to online resources for sailors, classified ads, videos, boat reviews, supplier's directory, etc.. They also have information on sponsored regattas and technical articles that focus on maintenance and upgrade issues. Be sure to check them out at: www.goodoldboat.com.   …

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Jun 22

Boating and Fishing Forum

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Boating Links, Boating Q & A, Marine Links

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June 22, 2012

  Boating and Fishing Forum   Found this great resource to discuss all things Boating & Fishing. They have forums relating to boats, engines, marine electronics, trucks & trailers & boating How-To's along with a large classified section.   Check them out at – The Hull Truth (http://www.thehulltruth.com)  

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Jun 15

Boat Ed – Boating Safety Courses and Handbooks

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Boating Links

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June 15, 2012

Found this great online resource for boating safety courses. Just select your State for the handbook.  www.boat-ed.com  

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Jun 08

Why do boat cleats have different bolt patterns?

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boat supplies, Boating Q & A, Cleat

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June 8, 2012

Question: Why do boat cleats have different bolt patterns? Answer: The bolt pattern on cleats has to do with the size and assumed work load that will be displaced on the cleat. Blue water cleats are heavier duty and have a wider base that allows for stronger mounting.  

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Jun 01

Getting Your Boat Ready For The Summer – Summer Prep!

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Boat Maintenance, Boating Links

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June 1, 2012

Here's a great article detailing the steps to get your ready for the Summer. http://www.boatinghowto.com/content/getting-your-boat-ready-summer-summer-prep-244/ Enjoy!

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Jun 01

Boating Links – The world’s oldest and most complete boating directory

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boat supplies, Boating Links, Marine Links

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June 1, 2012

Boating Links

Found this great resource for all-things-boating and thought I'd pass it along. http://www.boatinglinks.com/ Enjoy!  

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May 29

See Real-Time Marine Vessel Positions on Google Maps

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Marine Links

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May 29, 2012

View Real-Time Vessel positions and port arrivals based on AIS data. http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/  

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May 25

Stainless vs. Galvanized Material

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Galvanized, Marine Hardware, Stainless Steel

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May 25, 2012

Both stainless and galvanized steels prevent corrosion by forming a "sacrificial" layer of protective oxides. Stainless forms an almost invisible layer of chromium oxide and galvanized forms a (comparatively) thick layer of zinc oxide, according the Metallurgical Consultants website.   Eventually, the galvanized steel's zinc oxide coating will wear away, leaving it vulnerable to corrosives …

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May 18

Stainless Steel Boat Steering Wheel

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boat supplies, Marine Hardware, Stainless Steel

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May 18, 2012

This stainless steel steering wheel features a diameter of 15 1/2" and has a hub color of black. It is made of grade 316 stainless steel for maximum corrosion resistance and durability, making it ideal for ocean boating.

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