Author Archives: captnmike

Dock Like A Boss – Humorous Anti-Drinking Video PSA

Posted on June 24, 2015 by captnmike

A humorous Video PSA on docking your boat, this guy makes putting your boat into it’s slip look so easy. As they say in the Video “Docking is an art form best practiced sober” The effects of alcohol can sneak … Continue reading →

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Relocating the 120 VAC Electrical Panel

Posted on May 17, 2015 by captnmike

As part of the engine re-power I decided to relocate the 120 VAC Electrical Panel to give better access to the engine compartment since the original panel blocked engine maintenance access. The boat originally came with a custom 120 VAC … Continue reading →

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The Power of the Ocean

Posted on May 10, 2015 by captnmike

The ocean bats last.  An incredible four minute clip showing just how powerful the ocean is. How they got some of the shots is beyond me. The video is  from “Oceans” a documentary film by Jacques Perrin. The video is … Continue reading →

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Heading to the water? Know these safety tips

Posted on May 7, 2015 by captnmike

A nice guide to all the Washington State waters, including lakes and local resources to help you with local regulations and information, from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources EAR TO THE GROUND WITH DNR With the weather warming … Continue reading →

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Coast Survey adds historical publications to online collection

Posted on April 22, 2015 by captnmike

by Melissa Volkert, Coast Survey communications associate NOAA’s Office of Coast Survey has added a wide range of publications to our Historical Map and Chart Collection. The collection of publications consists of annual reports, catalogs, United States Coast Pilot, Notes on…

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USCG Adm. Zukunft: The Man, His Mission

Posted on April 11, 2015 by captnmike

Admiral Zukunft looked back on his first year as the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard in an interview he gave with MarineLink.com.  The interview was wide ranging and covered the challenges the U.S. Coast Guard faces over the next … Continue reading →

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Developing products for “precision navigation”

Posted on March 23, 2015 by captnmike

Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are first up by Capt. Richard Brennan, chief, Coast Survey Development Lab The increased size of vessels entering U. S. ports, coupled with the diminishing margins that must be navigated with reference to…

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Fascinating Engineering Facts About the RMS Titanic

Posted on February 13, 2015 by captnmike

A fascinating video on the RMS Titanic and the Olympic-Class ships by Bill “Engineer Guy” Hannack.  The images and information is from the 1909 to 1911 editions of the Journal The Engineer.  The video starts with the laying of the … Continue reading →

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