NEWS From BoatUSBoat Owners: What to Do After Sandy

Taking Care of the Boat After the Storm

ALEXANDRIA, Va., October 31, 2012 – It’s barely a day since she struck the New Jersey coast with all her fury, and early reports indicate that Hurricane Sandy has caused significant damage to marinas, boat yards, boat clubs and boating infrastructure. The Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) Catastrophe Response Team, which handles the recovery operations for BoatUS marine insurance customers and is often tasked to coordinate salvage operations at local marinas, has been mobilized.

With likely hundreds of damaged, beached, or sunk boats awaiting recovery by their owners across several states, BoatUS has these tips to get the salvage process started quickly to protect and preserve the value of any boat caught in Sandy’s tempest:

1. If your boat has washed ashore, remove as much equipment as possible to a safe place to protect it from looters or vandals. It’s a good idea to put your contact information somewhere conspicuously on the boat – along with a “No Trespassing” sign. However, never climb in or on boats that have piled up together or dangling precariously from dock pilings or other obstructions.

2. Protect the boat from further water damage resulting from exposure to the weather. This could include covering with a tarp or boarding-up broken windows or hatches. As soon as possible, start drying the boat out, either by taking advantage of sunny weather or using electric air handlers. All wet materials such as cushions must be removed and saved for a potential insurance claim. The storm may be gone, but the clock could be ticking on mold growth.

3. Any engines and other machinery that has been submerged or has gotten wet should be “pickled” by flushing with fresh water and then filling with diesel fuel or kerosene. To learn how to pickle a boat motor, go to: www.BoatUS.com/hurricanes/pickle.asp.

4. If your boat is sunk or must be moved by a salvage company, it is not recommended that you sign any salvage or wreck removal contract without first getting approval from your insurance company.

All BoatUS insurance customers have assistance available with post-storm recovery and are urged to call the BoatUS Claims at (800) 937-1937 as soon as practical.

About BoatUS:

BoatUS is the nation’s leading advocate for recreational boaters providing its over half million members with government representation, helpful services such as on-the-water boat towing, roadside assistance and specialized boat insurance programs, boating safety, damage avoidance, clean water and consumer advocacy efforts as well as money-saving benefits such as fuel discounts and a fishing tournament incentive program for anglers.

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Holiday Harbor Boat Sales & Service is proud to announce the addition of Silverwave Pontoon Boats ( Click Here to Visit the Silverware Website ) . Silverwave Pontoons are a subsidiary of Blue Wave Boats, and have been building boats for over 40 years. They are considered to be one of the premier bay boat builders in the country. 

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They have incorporated their high standards into the pontoon industry, and produced one of the best built, and some of the best floor plans in the industry. We invite you to come, and see for yourself. We know you’ll be as impressed as we are. We decided to replace our entire fleet of rental boats, and needed a line that could stand up to the punishment rentals go thru. 

We looked at many lines, and came to the conclusion…..Silverwave is the answer. From 20’-25’ with many new floor plans, and very competitive pricing, you need to experience the quality for yourself. With our “Try it before you buy it” policy qualified buyers get the opportunity to use the boat for a day before making the purchase. For more information call us at 770-974-4456.

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As a full service marine operator at Holiday Harbor Marina,  you would be surprised how many times I get a look of confusion when I ask a tenant if they have winterized there boat.  Of course these are new boat owners as anyone that owned one of over a year would now know one way or another.  Hopefully they learned the easy way and didn’t have to buy a new block.  We never take it for granted that not every boater is well informed or listened while the seller was talking instead of dreaming of how much fun the summer is going to be.  We like to remind every tenant that it’s getting time to prep your investment for a winters nap.

This article is written to give new boaters a basic understanding of what is involved in a proper winterization and not as a technical article or a How To article.   Myself and most anyone in the business will recommend that you take it to a reputable mechanic or marina and leave all the liability with them.  If you take it to a mechanic which is HIGHLY SUGGESTED, you will want to see an itemized list of all the services rendered, especially if you take it to the lowest advertised price in town.  A poor winterization can be as simple as draining the block to keep it from freezing and is not what you are looking for.

I will break the information down into four basic areas of winterization.  Outboard Engines,  Inboard/Sterndrive Open Loop,  Inboard/Sterndrive closed loop and General Boat Winterization guidelines for all boats.

*Outboard Engines:  

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The main area of concern is with the fuel system, cylinders, oil and prop.

First thing you will want to do is get the fuel system full of treated fuel.  This is done by adding a Stabilizing agent to your fuel tank and running the engine for about ten minutes to ensure it makes it thru all the lines.  Once the ten minutes is up you will want to spray an engine tuner thru the air intakes.  This will help to “clean out the system of any contaminates, mainly carbon deposits”.  Next step is to use a “fogging” spray which will coat internal surfaces and protect them from oxidizing.  You will also want to pull the plugs and spray each cylinder down with the same “fogging” spray.  Change the Gear lube, if it has water in it it could possibly freeze and crack.  If possible store the motor down so that water can not pool up in your exhaust port and freeze.   If you have to leave the motor up then place a plastic bag around the prop.

*Inboard/Stern Drive Open Loop

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First off let’s discuss what an open loop or Raw Water Cooling system is.  In an open loop system “Raw Water” is picked up from the water you are boating in thru the engine block and returned back into the water.  Most inland boats designed and sold to be used inland will have this type of cooling system.

The main concerns in winterizing this type of engine is to make sure no water is left in the block to freeze and crack, but before we get to that you will want to run stabilized fuel thru the system.    Next, the engine block and manifolds will have drain plugs that need to be removed or opened and drained of water.  You can stop at this point, but you should fill the system up with a marine engine coolant to make sure no raw water is hiding in some nook that can cause freeze damage.  You will also want to fog the engine similar to the procedures outlined on the out board motor.  If it is a stern drive you will want to change the oil in the drive.

*Inboard/Sterndrive closed loop

In this style cooling system, water is picked up and circulated thru a heat exchanger to is similar to your radiator in your car.  Once again first thing is to run stabilized fuel thru the system.  Next step will be to check the coolant level on the engine side of the exchanger and then drain the water from the intake side. The rest of the steps are the same as that of a Open Loop System.

*General Boat Winterization Guidelines

Treat the Fuel in your tanks and top it off to 95%.   Keeping the tank full will reduce the condensation that can be absorbed by ethanol and greatly reduce the chance of phase separation.  Make sure any fresh water lines “sinks etc”  are drained.  Clean all vinyl and coat with a good protectorate.   I usually don’t recommend specific products Brands, but one that stands so far above the rest her Aerospace Protectant 303.  Cover your boat or better yet have it shrink wrapped by a marine professional.  You will want to add some absorbent packets to the inside to help eliminate or reduce mildew growth.   If you store the boat away from your house,  make a few trips out to check and see everything is ok.   If some one has broken into your boat or damaged the trailer etc. you will be the first one to notice.  Most storage yards have so many boats it’s nearly impossible to remember everyone and just how it was covered or if the trailer light was damaged.  The sooner that is reported the better chances of catching the culprit.

Another Disclaimer:  Think of this as a list of ingredients not a complete recipe,  by no means should you rely on this information alone to winterize your engine.  You will need an engine specific manual and boat specific manuals to make sure you follow all the procedures.  I suggest you shop around reputable shops, find out what is included or tell them what you want and have it done by a professional.  Even our professional shop has missed a hot water wash down before and we were obligated to fix it.  The customer never mentioned that he had one, but as a respectable shop the tech should have looked to make sure.

Eric Williams

Holiday Boat  Service & Sales
5989 Groovers Landing Acworth, GA 30102
Phone:  770-974-2575

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Singleton Marine Group will be hosting one of its first, ever SMG Demo Days on Lake Allatoona and we invite everyone to enjoy a day of boating, buying, and trading!  From liquidation pricing on select models, to huge reductions on 2012 and 2013 inventory, come take advantage of our year end savings and enjoy the chance to demo the latest from Axis, Malibu, Cobalt , and Regal.  SMG Demo Days is scheduled for September 8th and 9th from 10am to 5pm, at Holiday Harbor Marina and Resort in Acworth, GA!

Attendees will also have the exciting opportunity to demo Malibu’s all new 2013 Malibu Surf Gate!  Advanced technology that has revolutionized wakesurfing forever, this is one innovation you will have to see to believe!  Singleton Marine will also be providing refreshments and entertainment for all attendees—We look forward to seeing you before the summer is over!

Singleton Marine Group Demo Day at Holiday Harbor Marina

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Mark Cochran

Holiday Boat  Service & Sales
5989 Groovers Landing Acworth, GA 30102
Phone:  770-974-2575
Email:  boatman4670@gmail.com
Website: Holiday Harbor Sales and Service

1991 RINKER 260 EXPRESS CRUISER

Holiday Boat Service and Sales is pleased to offer this very nice Rinker 260 as our Boat of The Week. Great starter cruiser for the family. Only 482 hrs total. It comes with a Mercruiser 5.7 (260hp) v-8 with a Bravo One drive.

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It has a bimini top, stainless steel prop,digital depth finder, trim tabs, fishfinder/depthfinder, remote spotlight, vhf marine radio with hailer, sleeps four adults, full electric galley, hot water heater, pressure water system, cockpit shower, stainless steel rails, and molded swim platform w/ladder. It has a tandem trailer available, but not included!!! for more info, call 770-974-4456.

Deck And Hull Equipment:

Baitwell w/raw water washdown,Bilge pump,Bow handrail – stainless steel,Bow pulpit,Casting deck – insulated fish box/storage box,Center console w/enclosed head (Porta-potti),Cleats – 7,Compass,Drink holders,Gauges,Glove box w/lock,Grab rail-windshield,Gunnel trim – rigid vinyl w/ insert,Half dive platform w/ladder,Horn – electric,Rod holders,Rod racks – cockpit (6) horizontal,Rope locker storage,Seating – aft jump (2 molded),Seating – leaning post baitwell w/storage,Storage – floor

• Class:Power
• Category:Cruisers
• Year:1991
• Make:Rinker
• Length:27′

• Builder:Proline
• Propulsion Type:Other
• Hull Material:Fiberglass
• Fuel Type:Gas
• Location:Acworth, GA

Mark Cochran

Holiday Boat  Service & Sales
5989 Groovers Landing Acworth, GA 30102
Phone:  770-974-2575
Email:  boatman4670@gmail.com
Website: Holiday Harbor Sales and Service

Boat of the Week - 2000 CROWNLINE 290 CR CRUISER

Holiday Boat Service & Sales is happy to offer this 2000 CROWNLINE 290 CR CRUISER  in great condition. It has twin 5.7 Volvo Pentas, AC/ Heat, camper canvas,snap in carpet, JBL sound sytem with amps, sub, etc, Tv, anchor windlass, all safety equipment included, cockpit shower, full instrumentation, depth finder, fume detector, and twin 75 gallon fuel tanks.  

Boat of the Week - 2000 CROWNLINE 290 CR CRUISER

The Crownline 290 CR has stainless rails that keep fenders secure and neatly stowed when not in use.

Boat of the Week - 2000 CROWNLINE 290 CR CRUISER

An extra wide helm seat provides room for two, and the flip-up base makes a leaning post, and backlit Faria gauges and a tilt steering wheel are standard.

Mark Cochran

Holiday Boat  Service & Sales
5989 Groovers Landing Acworth, GA 30102
Phone:  770-974-2575
Email:  boatman4670@gmail.com
Website: Holiday Harbor Sales and Service

JuneFest 2012 at Holiday Harbor Marina and Resort

JuneFest 2012 had one of the biggest turnouts EVER this past weekend. Many supporters from both land and lake came by to check out the festival and contribute to the cause, Multiple Sclerosis.

Lake Allatoona was packed from boat to boat in the Holiday Harbor Marina Campground Cove with cruisers. speedboats, jet-skis, and even dingys lined up to enjoy the fun at JuneFest. The lake lovers backed in their boats and tied up to the tunes playing from the main land.

The attendees who came by land and those who made their way to the shore enjoyed the award-winning Pitbulls “Up in Smoke” barbecue, sodas and beer, and the bands that performed who were on point keeping the attendees jived and swaying to their beats.

JuneFest 2012 at Holiday Harbor Marina and Resort

Iambic Underground and Sol Junky are two local Atlanta bands that performed at JuneFest. Iambic Underground is a cover band that strums out Southern Rock music and sounds phenomenal live. Sol Junky is a beer keg beating, groovy band that jams on stage and gets their fans dancing. They both were great bands to listen to and all the attendees really loved their sounds.

Holiday Harbor,  with Amy’s Armor the host and sponsor of this annual lakeside event, raised money  for the Georgia Multiple Sclerosis Society .

Amy's Armor at JuneFest 2012

Amy’s Armor participates in fundraisers to support the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. They do a MSWalk and MS150 bike ride for Multiple Sclerosis and are always looking for more people to participate and join their cause to fight MS.  

Thanks to all who attended and contributed this year!  We’re excited to see what success and good times next year’s JuneFest holds.

Holiday Harbor Marina & Resort
5989 Groovers Landing
Acworth, GA 30102
Office : 770-974-2575

Holiday Harbor Marina & Resort JuneFest 2012

Imagine you take a break from your busy work schedule and the hustle and bustle of life. You find yourself kicked back on a boat with your feet in the air and surrounded by your family and friends. You’ve got a cold beverage in your hand, award-winning Pit Bull’s “Up in Smoke” Pro BBQ Team, and a live band playing your favorite songs, all while you’re enjoying the coolness of Lake Allatoona. This daydream will become a reality at JuneFest 2012 on Saturday, June 16 starting at noon and wrapping up around 8 p.m. at Holiday Harbor Marina and Resort.

This year’s attendees will be relaxing on the lake while listening to the tunes put out by Sol Junky and Iambic Underground. Sol Junky is a band known for their high-energy live performances and creativity on stage. They’re sure to get everyone boogey-ing while strumming on their banjos, mandolins, and maybe even beating on beer kegs. Iambic Underground is a coverband that blows away audiences singing the hits of the musical greats. These bands are sure to put out some swanky sounds for dance and jam.

Last year's JuneFest

Attendees can back their boats into the perfect spot near Holiday Harbor’s Campground and be taken away by the music of these two local Atlanta bands. Just put your anchors down and prepare to jam with your friends and family in the comfort of your own boat. What else could a lake lover ask for?

JuneFest 2012 is an annual benefit concert for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Georgia that originally began as a Appreciation Day for Holiday Harbor’s tenants and customers. It has turned in to a must-attend event featuring live bands, food, beverages and good time for all who attend. Come out for a great time on Lake Allatoona in the name of a great cause at JuneFest 2012.

Contact us today to for more information on this fantastic event.

Holiday Harbor Marina and Resort

5989 Groovers Landing
Acworth, GA 30102

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Holiday Harbor Sales and Service - 2001 MOOMBA OUTBACK LS

Holiday Harbor Sales & Service is pleased to offer Boat of the Week ! The Moomba Outback is a 100-percent hand laid fiberglass, 20-foot design. The Outback features a dash with a full gauge package (including dual tournament speedometers), tournament style controls from Teleflex, an adjustable driver’s seat, and a full rear sundeck with a large storage trunk underneath. The Indmar Assault 310-horsepower V-8 (606hrs) power plant has an Aquamet-17 stainless drive shaft and Nibral underwater gear. Plus, This boat has a hydraulic wake plate, wakeboard tower and pole, removable extended swim platform.

2001 MOOMBA OUTBACK LS

The Outback also comes with a custom trailer with chrome wheels and disc brakes, a Limited Lifetime Warranty on the hull, deck, floors, and stringers. The interior on the LS has a rich feel with premium 28 oz. Platinum Plush Carpet. G&T vinyl with SRT (Stain Resistant Topcoat) help keep it clean and new looking for years to come. One owner…. VERY Well Maintained

Please contact your friends at Holiday Harbor Sales and Service to buy the Boat of the Week ! 

Mark Cochran
Holiday Harbor Sales and Service
5989 Groovers Landing Acworth, GA 30102
Phone:  770-974-2575
Email:  boatman4670@gmail.com
Website: Holiday Harbor Sales and Service

Holiday Harbor Sales and Service - 2007 CREST PRO ANGLER LE R 20

The Crest Pro Angler is for the person that wants to go to remote places where the fishing is great. If you desire a boat that has all the equipment that is needed for a day out on the lake fishing, from plush midsection seating, carpet, all models rear entry ladder you can find it on this boat.

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The Crest Pro Angler Pontoon Boats are very popular these days on lakes and often referred to as “party boats” since they are great for cruising in calm waters and allow lots of people on board for casual fun in the sun.

This 2007 Crest Pro Angler LE R 20 is immaculent!  Suzuki 50hp 4 stroke with 105hrs, 24 gallon built in gas tank, captain chairs, Garmin fish finder, Clarion CD, ski tow bar, windshield, rod locker, docking lights,berber carpet, mooring cover, bimini, rolling cooler table, huge lounge seats, and trailer! Please call 770-974-2575 for more information.

Holiday Harbor Sales and Service - Boat of the Week

Please contact Mark Cochran at Holiday Harbor Sales and Service today to purchase this fantastic pontoon boat . We all look forward to seeing you soon up at Holiday Harbor Marina and Resort .

Mark Cochran
Holiday Harbor Sales and Service
5989 Groovers Landing Acworth, GA 30102
Phone:  770-974-2575
Email:  boatman4670@gmail.com
Website: Holiday Harbor Sales and Service