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NH_boater · 05-04-2011, 06:57 AM

I took out the boat yesterday to wring it out and ensure everything is working; Alton Bay into the broads. It was glass smooth out there. I saw only 3 other boats. I love this time of year. I expect traffic will be lower this year with gas where it is.

More safety this year. I purchased a backup, portable emergency bilge pump. I also installed an automatic fire extinguisher in the engine compartment. Seemed like a good decision for a couple hundred dollars. Not only does this provide me additional piece of mind but also provides 5% cheaper insurance (so it pays for itself in a few years).

Looking forward to a great season.

05-04-2011, 06:57 AM	#1
NH_boater Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 298 Thanks: 14 Thanked 147 Times in 62 Posts	Shakedown cruise - start of the season I took out the boat yesterday to wring it out and ensure everything is working; Alton Bay into the broads. It was glass smooth out there. I saw only 3 other boats. I love this time of year. I expect traffic will be lower this year with gas where it is. More safety this year. I purchased a backup, portable emergency bilge pump. I also installed an automatic fire extinguisher in the engine compartment. Seemed like a good decision for a couple hundred dollars. Not only does this provide me additional piece of mind but also provides 5% cheaper insurance (so it pays for itself in a few years). Looking forward to a great season.