Seaduced Again Newsletter
"Cool Breeze"
March 2010
Look for discounts on both sailing and
boat rentals below!
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What the heck is "tilt and trim"?
We have all kinds of people renting powerboats on Anna Maria Island. Some have years of boating, others have never driven a boat. We do our best to teach our customers about the area and basic boat stuff but without a full class, it's tough to teach years of developed skills in 18 minutes.
One of the things that we don't cover is how the "trim" effects driving the boat. So here is some good information that may help on your next boating adventure.
All our outboards come equipped with power trim which raises or lowers the drive unit. In this case the term "trim" refers to the running position of the engine. Although most people know that the trimming movement raises and lowers the bow, most are unaware that it also can effect steering and performance. When you trim your drive unit either "up" or "down" you may feel a pull on the steering wheel either to the right or left. If the steering pull grows beyond a slight pull, an inadvertent release of the wheel can cause the boat to go into a sharp turn and passengers could be thrown around, or even out of, the boat. Be sure to keep a firm grip on the steering wheel.
The three positions of trim and results are as follows:
Trimming In (Down) - Lowers the bow
- Results in quicker planing, especially with a heavy load
- Improves ride in choppy water
- Increases steering torque or pull right
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Neutral Trimming - Lowers the bow
- Normally results in greater efficiency.
- Note that the propeller shaft, which
connects the propeller to the drive shaft, is parallel to the surface of the water. |
Trimming Out (Up) - Lifts the bow
- Increases top speed
- Increases clearance in shallow waters
- Increases steering torque or pull to
the left - In excess, causes the boat to bounce
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Next time you are out try the 3 setting and see and feel it first hand.
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Own a boat?
But don't live here or are out of the area for extended times.
Wish you had someone that knows boats to check on her?
Need someone to get your boat ready for yoru arrival?
There is a new service by Vessel Watch that does just that...
Vessel Watch will send a USCG Captain to
make sure your boat is safe.
Check through hull fittings
Verify the buldge pump is clear and working
If you request, engians are started and run
Boat is open up for ventalation
Hull is check for build up
Batteries are checked
And photos of the boat are sent to you
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So when Seaduced hires deck hands, we are very lucky if we can fill 3 of the 5 main things...
- Great customer service skills
- Ability to do basic work on boats
- Skilled enough to drive a boat without running into other boats
- Reliable enough to show up on their work days
- Ability to mix in with the Seaduced and marina crews
Well, to our delight we have a new dock hand that meets all 5 plus a ton more. We are very proud to add to our staff "Cosmo" Professional Surfer and Part Time Shark Wrangler, (AKA Chad). Cosmo has lots of both powerboat and sailing experience and will be a huge help to the Bradenton Beach operations. Please give him a big welcome aboard when you meet him.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
SAILING!
ASA Classes
Sign up now and become the proficient sailor you want to be. If you are going to bareboat, cruise the coast or sail away into the sunset... you need to know the right way and that starts with Seaduced and ASA Sailing.
Find out more about ASA and why we selected this great format for our sail training click here -->
Basic Navigation and GPS Class
03/20/10 at Regatta Pointe Marina
Talk about a perfect birthday gift!!! This 3-4 hour "on the water" class teaches power boaters or sailors basic navigation skills. $129 includes: Navigation tools, book and local chart.
Class without tools and book $49
MUST SIGN UP BY 03/16/09
Sunset Sailing - Buy 2 seats get one free!
Discover Sailing - $99 pp
Private 3 hour sail - $139
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"Bateau Rouge"
Available for charter
Three hour tour and lunch run to MarVista for up to 6 people $249
Romantic Sunset Tour - $199 up to 6 passengers
Egmont Tour - $399 up to 6 People
<$15 off if you say "I found it on Cool Breeze">
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Fair winds and calm seas.... Seaduced Crew
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