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Towing a boat can be a dangerous and potentially deadly. Although it can be dangerous, adhering to proper practices and techniques will ensure the safety of you, the passengers in your car and the other road users around you. Have a read of these 6 safety tips and be safe next time you tow your boat.

1) Boats are both large and heavy. When towing remember to accelerate slowly and to break softly. Take corners as slow as possible to prevent the boat from rolling off the rollers.

2) If traveling long distances, use snatch straps to secure down your boat. The straps will prevent the boat from bouncing up and down and causing damage to your boats hull.

3) If you have an outboard motor, secure it down so it does not get damaged during transport. You can place a wooden block underneath the engine mount to stop the outboard from bouncing up and down.

4) Check the wheel hubs regularly during long trips. You can check your hubs by feeling the temperature in the middle of your wheel (on the inside of the wheel nuts). If it gets hot you should consider replacing your bearings.

5) If undertaking a long drive consider tightening straps and the winch after a few miles down the road. The boat will naturally bounce around and find it's own place on the trailer so it is important to re-tighten once the boat has found it's spot.

6) Be sure to tie down any loose objects inside the boat. Anything that could blow off the back most likely will so ensure everything is secured.

Boating safety is important and starts even before the boat is in the water. Always remember to practice and encourage safe boating.

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Technology Versus Knot Tying

As spring approaches and the snow eventually begins to recede. Once again we enjoy the greenery that nature has provided us. It’s time to get the fly rod out in eager anticipation of another season of long, warm, lazy days spent at your favourite fishing hole.

 

It’s also the time that new, would be anglers are anticipating taking up the sport of fly-fishing. Conveniently there are many experts out there in cyberspace, with advice and articles on what are considered the best rods, reels and line etc. Many tackle shops are owned by, avid, experienced and highly skilled anglers. Who will provide the new comer with the much sought after advice on getting started in the sport.

 

The technology in rods, reels, flies and lines, has advanced by leaps and bounds, in the past 20 years or so. However, no matter how technologically advanced or expensive your fishing equipment is. It is only as good as the knot’s you tie! The knot may be the weak link in the chain when the fish strike.

 

Tying strong and reliable knots will enhance your chances of actually landing that fish. There are many books and resources available on how to tie knots, how to splice lines and which knot to use in various situations. I cannot emphasize enough the need to learn as much as you can about knot tying. It should be noted too, that practicing the tying of a variety of knots, greatly increases your chances for success.

 

Some anglers prefer to tie their knots the old fashioned way by hand. There is nothing wrong with that, as they say whatever floats your boat (if you’ll pardon the pun). If that isn’t for you there are a variety of tying tools you can get from virtually any angling store. These tools are very good especially for beginners. Knot tying tools can also be a real asset to anyone suffering from arthritis, or other debilitating condition.

Knot tying tools in many cases will allow you to tie stronger knots faster than you could by hand. Tying stronger knots increases your success rate. The least time spent tying knots, means you spend more time fishing and that’s what it’s all about.

 

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What tie down systems have others used to tie down dirt bikes?

Im about to get a Nissan Navara Dual Cab 4wd and would like to know what others have done to help tie down 2 bikes.
i cant remember seeing the usual tie down points in the corners of the tub, Nissan has decided for 2 tracks on the side to tie things down to but i dont think it will be useful
Any experience and thoughts will help heaps

Mount "flush anchors" to the bed of your truck.
They fold down when not in use and don't take up useful cargo space in your truck bed.
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"Removable Wheel Chocks" are another great invention.
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Decatur schools leader turns down Ala. job
Decatur Township Schools Superintendent Donald Stinson has turned down an Alabama school district's job offer. He cited too many loose ends to tie up at his own Southwestside district to leave.

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