"HK" wrote in message
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Eisboch wrote:
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"HK" wrote in message
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JimH wrote:
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On Tue, 1 Apr 2008 16:56:02 -0700 (PDT), Tim
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Not sure but for all I know, it looks like they may tank...

http://www.reuters.com/article/marke...0080326?rpc=44
I hope not. I've got one about three miles away that I use
frequently. I'm
going to pick up my boat in two weeks, and I'll need the lines,
anchor
rode, life vests, etc.
--
John *H*
(Not the other one!)
Just curious as your purchased the boat last year and knew what it
needed: Why didn't you shop for theses items over the net at a more
reasonable price months ago?
Interesting. Our local Parker dealer puts a "safety/convenience kit" in
each boat it sells, properly spec'd and sized. My new Parker came with
flares, six life jackets, a "tossable" cushion, a Danforth anchor, 10'
of chain, 150' of anchor line, four dock lines, a whistle (!), and a
few other goodies, including a full tank of fuel. Plus, the dealer
installed at no cost to me the electronics I mostly did not buy from
him, and also at no cost to me fitted the trailer I did not buy from
him.


Come to think of it..........all of the boats we purchased in the past
came with dock lines, anchor(s)/anchor line and safety equipment
including life jackets, flares, etc.......

The boats we sold included the same equipment.


It's usually referred to as "The Coast Guard Package" and is included
with virtually all new boats. It may be a requirement on the
manufacturer, but I am not sure. I think it is. When we bought the
Navigator I was surprised that the manufacturer even included a ship's
bell in the package, which is required on boats over a certain length.

Eisboch


Well, apparently it is not a requirement for *all* manufacturers. :)


I am not sure. The Whaler that I bought new came with a "package" that was
obviously shipped with the boat from the factory, due to the way it was
packaged. Same with the Scout, Egg Harbor and Navigator. All the
equipment in the USCG "Package" was shipped with the boat from the factory.
That's why I suspect it is a requirement placed on the boat manufacturer and
not a "free gift" from the dealer although often advertised as such.

Eisboch