Good
AAutomatic Windlass
Proudly Made in the USA
Remotely controlled for boats up to 55’
Automatic, Free-drop, fastest way to sea floor
85 fpm retrieval speed, handles line & chain
Self-Tailing and Self Stowing
500 Rope Series
Integral Mooring Bit
1/2” or 5/8” models
F850 Rope/Chain Series
1/2” or 9/16” line with
5/16” BBB chain lead
Depth color coded anchor lines available
in 200’, 300’, 400’, 600’ and 1,200’ lengths
14
357 Route 72, Barnegat, NJ 08005
Tel: 609-698-4402 800-780-4655 Fax: 609-698-3698
www.goodwindlass.com
Spring Launch
Reminders
If you’re an experienced boater, you probably know the
general spring prep routine well: inspect, lubricate, repair,
and replace. For those not yet a nautical wiz and those of us
known to forget a thing or two, we’ve prepared some memory
joggers for things that might be overlooked during spring
prep. (By the way, your keys are in the refrigerator and your
glasses are by the dog.)
Check everything that might clog, bend, rot, leak, ding,
crack, rip, evaporate, disintegrate, corrode, chafe, or
loosen over the winter. That includes the boat trailer if
applicable. Don’t fall into the “I just replaced that last
summer” and/or the “I checked those before I winterized
the boat.” Stuff happens.
Don’t assume the horn will work. Give it a test beep.
Check the model of your vessel’s fire extinguishers and
smoke/CO detectors for recalls and expiration dates.
Replace as necessary.
Update paper charts (yes, you do still need them) and
software for navigation/operation electronics.
If cushions, pillows, curtains, towels spent the winter
aboard, check for mold (it’s not always green).
Boat with children aboard? The kids may have grown
up or out of last season’s life jackets. Don’t wait for the
“It doesn’t fit” wail right before your first outing to buy
better-fitting jackets or adjustable inflatables. The same
goes for your nautical canine companions — check out
the fit before setting out.
Look at your paperwork. Do you have the proper boating
certificate for your state? Is your registration up to date?
If applicable, do you have the proper parking and launch
permits? Some localities have allocations for non-residents
and stop selling permits once they reach that quota.
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