Blog entries

The original

Erik Harris — Thu, 20 May 2010 14:50:14 +0100

I stumbled across several pictures and an old brochure of what the original 1962 Starcraft Starchief looked like. This made me think real hard for a while. I thought about honoring the boat by restoring it to as close to the original condition as possible. The thoughts of long hours chasing down original parts and the extreme expenses of some moron trying to charge me extra for the pieces he stripped off of some decaying pile of metal he found in the field behind his house became too much. I Read More...

Buying My Boat

Thomas — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:25:39 +0100

I plan on beginning a search for a new (used boat) later this year. I hope to have some time to write share with everyone my progress here on my blog...more coming soon!

The Starcraft Project, phase 1

Erik Harris — Tue, 11 May 2010 14:31:24 +0100

This blog will serve as something of a diary to document the restoration of this metalic gem.

My efforts to completely restore this boat will serve as a test to my inner strength and patients. I have spent the majority of my life not studying for tests like this. What I currently possess is a 1962 Starcraft aluminum cabin cruiser. I am the documented "third owner" of this boat. I say this because I bought it from a guy that got it from another guy who knew a guy that saw a guy... ARead More...

The Cobalt A25 Will Change Perceptions of What a Large Runabout Can Be.

Administrator — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:52:46 +0100

(NEODESHA, KANSAS – JANUARY 31, 2010) With the introduction of the first model in its new “A” line, Cobalt Boats has returned to its roots in marine design, to fundamental enhancements of the boating experience in the tradition of, say, Cobalt’s legendary “extended running surface.” As the prototypes of the A25 make the rounds of the big winter shows, Cobalt is emphasizing the depth of “genuine innovation” on the boat. “In the pressures ofRead More...

EASY-TO-INSTALL BILGE SYSTEM REMOVES WATER AUTOMATICALLY

Administrator — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:31:04 +0100

Boaters would rather spend time enjoying the water than waste it cleaning out their bilge. Allowing moisture to collect down below can result in mildew infestations, unpleasant odors and costly damage. Arid Bilge Systems automatically removes water and keeps the area bone dry, leaving more moments for cruising. Ed Mahon of Sandy Hook Marine Services in New Jersey, recently installed Arid Bilge Systems' Series 4 in his cuRead More...

INNOVATIVE FUEL POLISHING MODULE NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH RACOR

Administrator — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:29:32 +0100

To ensure customers receive the personal assistance they need, Parker Energy Systems' Fuel Polishing products are now offered through Parker's Racor Division and its distributors. Racor is a division of Parker Hannifin Corporation and a global leader in fuel, air, oil and coolant filtration systems for internal combustion engines and fuel delivery.

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Tampa Bay – Saint Petersburg Area Fishing Charter with Lyons Charters

Mark Lyons — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:17:44 +0100

Offering inshore and offshore fishing charters at affordable rates. For more information pictures and video see www.stpete-fishing-charter.com or contact Capt. Mark @ 727-776-7719.

As days go by...

Bruce — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:35:21 +0100

January 18, 2010

I learned something new the other day, and believe it or not, it came via the internet. We had decided to replace the dinette table and the cockpit table because they had seen better days. My idea was to use teak, I love the way it looks and some of the trim in the cabin is teak. Living in a small town has both advantages and disadvantages, one being that there is not too much action and the other is there is very few choices for anything you want. This iRead More...

Follow us with Social Media

Gulf Coast Hatteras — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:10:03 +0100

Follow us on FaceBook and Twitter! Get the latest up to the minute postings. See photos of the lastest happenings. Keep up to date on our events, tournaments, and boat shows. And catch a few special deals on boats. Just look for Gulf Coast Hatteras in your FaceBook and Twitter searches!

As days go by...

Bruce — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:16:39 +0100

January 7, 2009

It's -10C today and is the first day since the new year it hasn't snowed. Not a lot, but enough to get the snow blower out a couple of times, and to discover the electric start button has water in it and won't work in the extreme cold because it freezes. So simple to fix I thought, and I took it out to get a replacement but discovered that they aren't made anymore. I could get a whole replacement switch and rear plate that would work for $20. Great....then when I took tRead More...

As days go by...

Bruce — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:39:20 +0100

Is it the older we get the more we miss, or is it the older we get the faster things happen? It feels like only yesterday I was finishing my wrapping, stuffing stockings, preparing for the big day and now it's history. I barely remember what gifts I gave and got. We have our grand daughter with us this week and I have no idea what we got her. She keeps reminding me each time another toy/doll/game is played with by giving me a hug and saying thanks for the present.............I just nod Read More...

Returning to Newport w/Renewed Family Ties

Administrator — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:25:05 +0100

Newport, RI -- Sprague Theobald, an Emmy-award winning filmmaker, returned
to his Newport, Rhode Island home this week after completing an arduous fivemonth,
8,500mi filmmaking expedition through the Arctic in order to capture HD
footage and stories for his next documentary. While footage that leaked through
the filmmaker's blog has been deemed "stunning" and "other worldly", the biggest
treasure Theobald found in the Arctic was his renewed family ties.

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Are Airplane Transponders Needed for Recreational Boats?

Administrator — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:29:02 +0100

HTML MessageBoatU.S. Questions Need for Marine Automatic Identification System

ALEXANDRIA, Va., December 10, 2009 - Airplane transponders allow air traffic controllers to "see" who is in the sky. Yesterday, in speaking before the U.S. House of Representatives Coast Guard Subcommittee, BoatU.S. testified that any potential requirement for this type of technology on boats is not practical, nor would it reduce the threat of a waterborne attack. "Contrary to what Hollywood has poRead More...

ADVANCED BILGE SYSTEMS KEEP BOATS EFFORTLESSLY DRY

Administrator — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:03:36 +0100

After pumping the bilge, there's usually still some water left behind, resulting in odors, mildew and damage from the condensation. Now owners can stop worrying and relax in a boat that doesn't smell like a boat. Arid Bilge Systems' patented Series 4 automatically maintains a dry bilge at all times.

New SPOT Assist Maritime Service Summons BoatU.S. Towing With the Push of a Button

Administrator — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:10:50 +0100

Tuesday, 01 December 2009 17:04

Stranded Boaters Can Notify BoatU.S. On-Water Vessel Assistance with SPOT Satellite Messenger Products Despite Remote Locations or Limited Communications

MILPITAS, CA - (December 1, 2009) – Spot LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Globalstar Inc. (NASDAQ: GSAT) and a leader in personal satellite messaging communications today announced the availability of SPOT Assist Maritime, a new on-water towing service dedicated exclusively toRead More...

Century Boats Discontinues Production

Administrator — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:40:12 +0100

Panama City, Fla., December 1, 2009 — Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. announced today it will discontinue production of Century Boats effective immediately. All Century Boats were being produced at the facility in Panama City, Florida. Yamaha, Century’s parent company, is focusing on streamlining their operations and concentrating on improving their core product categories’ performance.
“The Century brand has a long history in the marine industry, and the decisioRead More...

EzyRider Eco-Friendly Mooring System

Administrator — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:31:58 +0100

The moving parts (particularly the heavy chains) of conventional mooring systems can damage or destroy seabeds which serve as vital marine habitats. With no moving parts to come in contact with the seabed floor, the EzyRider Mooring System from Global Moorings Pty Ltd has virtually no impact on the marine environment.

Designed, engineered and tested to safely secure boats, even in opRead More...

TORQEEDO CATALINA CHALLENGE PROVES ELECTRIC PROPULSION IS GREAT ON THE OPEN WATER

Administrator — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:27:49 +0100

Torqeedo is always looking to push the envelope in developing the most efficient and powerful electric outboard motors in the marine industry. That's why they created the Torqeedo Catalina Solar/Electric Boat Challenge, proving that electric outboards are destination motors. It also honors Bob Nordskog, a man who took the challenge 30 years ago to travel the intimidating Pacific Ocean over 26.5 nautical miles from LRead More...

KITS MAKE FUEL POLISHER INSTALLATION A BREEZE

Administrator — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:07:53 +0100

The daily build-up of condensation in a diesel fuel system can lead to fuel contamination through bacteria growth. Parker Energy System's new FPM Installation Kits, FPM-051 Kit and FPM-052-A Kit, combat this daily water accumulation, preventing corrosion and other problems.

Both Installation KRead More...

Garmin® Unveils Next Generation Network MFD Chartplotters with G Motion™ Technology for ...

Administrator — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:51:02 +0100

Olathe, Kan./November 16, 2009/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced its next generation in large-format multi-function displays – the GPSMAP® 6000 and GPSMAP 7000 series with Garmin G Motion technology that represents a graphic breakthrough in speed, smoothness and clarity, delivering ultra-smooth map panning and zooming with virtually seamless graphical updating in all dimenRead More...