Up and Coming

EVENTS of interest
2011 PLC Classic Wooden Boat ShowAugust 12th, 13th & 14th McCall, Idaho	The PLC/ACBS is hosting its 6th Annual Classic Wooden Boat Show at the Shore Lodge on beautiful Payette Lake, McCall, Idaho. CLICK HERE for more information
1st Annual Regional Boat Show August 17th - 21st, 2011 Coeur d' Alene, Idaho	Hosted by Coeur D' Alene Resort More Information to come.

 
BOAT SHOW AGENDA 2011
Friday, August 12th
10:00pm to 5:00pm Boat Launch McCall City Dock
12:00pm to 5:00pm Boat Registration Shore Lodge/Ships Store
12:00pm to 3:00pm Ships Store Opens Shore Lodge/Mill Room
4:00pm to 6:00pm Cash Bar Shore Lodge/Lakeside
6:00pm to 8:00pm No Host Cocktail Party Shore Lodge Pavilion Patio - Boat Show Registries
Saturday, August 13th
9:00 am Skipper's Meeting Shore Lodge Veranda
10:00am to 5:00pm Boat Show Open to Public Shore Lodge Docks
11:30am to 2:30pm Open BBQ Lunch Shore Lodge Lakeside
11:30am to 12:30pm Junior Judging – Main Docks
12:00pm to 4:00pm Live Music – Dockside
11:30pm to 5:00pm Cash Bar Shore Lodge Lakeside
2:30 pm CLASSIC BOAT RIDE SIGN UP…
5:30pm to 7:30 pm No-Host Cocktails Shore Lodge Pavilion Patio
7:30pm to 10:00pm Banquet Dinner, Awards & Auction Shore Lodge Pavilion
Sunday, August 14th
7:30am-8:30am Annual Early Morning Run Docks to North Beach
10:00am to 3:00pm Boat Show-Open to Public Shore Lodge Docks
3:10pm Boat Pull Out McCall City Dock



 

March 18, 2011
For those of you who missed this beautiful tug last year, you better make your plans to see it this year.  This unique piece of work won people's choice and everyone love seeing all the junior judges go for a ride in it.  We hope you will join us this year for another wonderful weekend on the docks.

See you on the docks... :) 

CRUISE NEWS UPDATES & ARTICLES	Spring 2011

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President’s Message

March 18, 2011

Dear Payette Lakes Chapter Members:

Welcome to the Payette Lakes Chapter. As your President I am looking forward to another exciting, fun and safe boating season.   We have some new Board members and Officers for 2011 and are excited about planning our upcoming 2011 events.  Our efforts to continue on doing a better job of keeping our membership informed and involved for 2011 is already underway.  As always comments and ideas are welcome and desired from the membership… please be involved.

We look forward to hearing from you and appreciate your input.  Please check our website calendar for upcoming workshops, social events and of course our annual boat show updates.

Mark your calendars for the 6th annual Payette Lakes Chapter 2011 Boat Show. As in previous years the show will be hosted at Shore Lodge on Payette Lake. The dates are August 12th, 13th & 14th. As our show becomes more popular each year we strive to maintain a quality event that captures the enthusiasm of all those who participate.  We look forward to seeing you this summer. 

Just a friendly reminder, please submit your ACBS membership renewal which is due NOW!

Happy Boating,

Dan Hormaechea
President Payette Lakes Chapter-ACBS

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Wooden Boats, Wondrous Lakes

March 18, 2011

Idaho Public Television producer John Crancer follows the wake of classic boats and the people who have taken them to heart on Payette, Pend Oreille, Priest and Coeur d’Alene lakes, and the Snake River in eastern Idaho. The IPT crew traveled the state attending local boat shows and interviewing boat owners to capture the essence of their treasures, record the sights and hear sounds of these floating pieces of art.

Copies of this hour long presentation which was filmed in 2008 and 2009 throughout the state may be purchased from Idaho Public Television or the Payette Lake Chapter. The special and CD is called WOODEN BOATS, WONDEROUS LAKES.  Pick up a copy at the show or through IDPTV
 

Visit IDAHO PUBLIC TELEVITION for more details.

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2010 PLC Classic Wooden Boat Show WINNERS!

Don't Miss the 2010 Awards Power Point Presentation!

Click Here to Download the Power Point!

Thanks to Steve for putting this together!
 

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ARTICLES of SPRING

Spring Safety

After this winter’s cold temperatures, boats need special care in spring. Time spent with this spring checklist can save you time and money later. Here is a checklist to help you re-launch your boat this spring. Keeping your boat in good working order is as much a part of the boating experience as boating itself. The following are some general recommendations:

General Maintenance:
• Keep the hull and decks of the boat clean with a solution of vinegar and water. The varnish will protect the boat from the sun’s UV rays.
• Check all screws, bolts and other fittings to keep secure. Keep all electrical fittings dry, free of corrosion, and coat with a water repelling, non-conductive grease or corrosion inhibitor such as Pertox.
• If at all possible keep your boat in a covered garage, carport, or enclosed storage unit. At a minimum keep a cover on your boat to protect the topsides, floors, seats etc…from the effects of the sun and rain. Miscellaneous:
• Check expiration dates on flares and fire extinguishers.
• Inspect dock and anchor lines for chafing.
• Update or replace old charts, waterway guides.
• Make sure your boating license and/or registration is up-to-date and stored in a safe place. This year the Parks and Registration Department is taking on-line registration. Engines and Fuel Systems:
• Inspect fuel lines, fill and vent hoses for softness/brittleness or cracking.
• Check all joints for leaks.
• Inspect fuel tanks, fuel pumps and filters for leaks. (Clamps should be snug and rust free). Replace all rusted clamps.
• Inspect cooling hoses for leaks, rots, stiffness, cracking. Make sure these are double-clamped, when possible.
• Every few years remove and inspect exhaust manifold for corrosion.
• Clean and tighten electrical connections, especially both ends of the battery cables. Don’t forget to check the battery water level. Trailers:
• Inspect tire treads and sidewalls for cracks or lack of tread and replace as necessary. Check air pressure.
• Inspect bearings and repack as necessary because they do run dry after being in the water time and time again.
• Test tail and back-up lights. Before Getting Wet:
• Hoses and hose clamps should be reinspected and replaced, as needed.
• Inspect the prop for dings, pitting and distortion.
• Inspect the hull for blisters, distortions and stress cracks.
• Make sure the engine intake sea strainer is free of corrosion and properly secured.
• Inspect the outer jacket of control cables: cracks or swelling indicate corrosion
• Inspect the outer jacket of control cables: cracks or swelling indicate corrosion and could mean that the cable should be replaced.
• With your boat on the trailer, swell the planks or strakes by (wetting) spraying the bottom preferably from the outside to be sure that you won’t overtake the capacity of the bilge pump when you first launch your boat.

Clean Boating Tips

The small, extra efforts and expenses required to practice clean boating and good environmental stewardship make sense for our family’s health and safety, for the environment, economically, and for the future of recreational boating. Clean boating includes all aspects of boat maintenance, operation, and housekeeping. Care must be taken during cleaning, sanding, painting, fueling, motoring, pump out, and trash disposal to minimize potential effects on the aquatic environment. Here are a few considerations for the clean boater.

For Cleaning Your Boat:

When washing a boat’s deck, people often use products that have toxic ingredients such as chlorine, phosphates and ammonia. Theses toxins contain oils that act as a degreaser to fish drying up the natural oil fish need for their gills to take in oxygen.

To reduce your need to use toxic products try following some of these alternative ways to clean your vessel:

• Detergent and soap: use elbow grease.
• General cleaners: try baking soda and vinegar, or lemon juice combined with borax paste.
• Brass cleaner: use Worcestershire sauce, or paste made of equal amounts of salt, vinegar and water.
• Chrome cleaner/polish: try apple cider vinegar to clean and baby oil to polish.
• Stainless steel cleaner: use baking soda or mineral oil for polishing, vinegar to remove spots.
• Fiberglass stain remover: use baking soda paste.
• Mildew remover: use paste with equal amounts of lemon juice and salt, or white vinegar and salt.
• Wood polishes: try olive or almond oil (interior walls only).
• Very now and then, pour a shot of cooking oil into your marine toilet, especially if it is difficult to pump. This will lubricate the seals, O-rings, and moving parts.
• After washing the interior of your boat, add a small amount of Mildecide powder to the rinse water. This will keep the interior mildew free longer.

When Sanding and Painting Your Boat:

Sanding and scraping your boat can release harmful paint and varnish particles into the air and water around you. Always sand and scrape on shore, away from the water and preferably in a work area. To help reduce organism growth on your hull, many boat owners apply anti-fouling paints. Most of these paints contain metals such as copper, mercury, arsenic or tributyltin (TBT). All have severe hazards on human health and the underwater ecosystem. To better educate yourself on what kinds of hull paint to use, contact your local marine supply store.

Did you know that the Clean Water Act prohibits soaps or other dispersing agents getting into the water without the permission of the Coast Guard. Please be aware that you could be fined up to $25,000 per incident if caught using toxic cleaning products without the Coast Guard’s permission.

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