On Tue, 1 Apr 2008 21:08:25 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:


"JimH" wrote in message
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"HK" wrote in message
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JimH wrote:
"John H." wrote in message
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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.
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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


From what I've seen, the Coast Guard Package usually includes the cheapest
that will meet requirements. When I got the Proline, the first thing I did
was get new lines and anchor rode.
--
John *H*
(Not the other one!)