Captain's Log
What to do if the water starts coming in...
May 2, 20130630, a beautiful morning, clear skies, light breeze around 50˙. I am scheduled to take a 27' 1970's Skiff Craft from Rex Marine to Brewers Marina in Essex. The boat has been commissioned and cleaned a few days in advance and left to "soak" for a few days in an open slip. If you never owned or operated a wooden boat before, "soaking" is an essential part of wood boating…Read More
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Just ask Google
March 20, 2013The internet is a great resource for millions of inquiries on a minute by minute basis. People rely on the words of wisdom scattered through out the datasphere with the upmost respect. Many businesses, professionals and even Doctors also rely on the information that is available to serve their customers , clients and patients. What if that stream of data one day turned off or was…Read More
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If you really DON'T want to sell your boat...
March 19, 2013Do the following, if for some reason you have decided to sell your boat but don't really want to. From the bow: 1. After the last cruise of the season, make sure your anchor and rode have the mud, that you collected after your last anchoring, left on the rode and do not coil the rode just leave it crumpled up and mudcaked in the anchor locker. (If the anchor is rusty, all…Read More
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If you really DONT want to sell your boat...
March 19, 2013Do the following, if for some reason you have decided to sell your boat but don't really want to. From the bow: 1. After the last cruise of the season, make sure your anchor and rode have the mud, that you collected after your last anchoring, left on the rode and do not coil the rode just leave it crumpled up and mudcaked in the anchor locker. (If the anchor is rusty, all…Read More
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Inspecting Exhaust Manifolds and Risers
February 14, 2013Keeping a Wary Eye on Raw-Water Cooled Manifolds and Risers Can Prevent the Premature Death of Your Engine Pop Quiz: The owner of a 30' powerboat hops aboard his boat one day to go for a cruise, but his inboard V-8 engine is slow to start. When it finally does start, he notices a distinct knocking noise which he's never heard before. He continues to run the engine briefly, and then shuts it down…Read More
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Rex Marine Center’s recommendations to best prepare your boat before winter storage.
October 17, 2012While we offer any service you might desire, doing preparatory items yourself will save you money and help keep your boat in top condition. John Hibbard, our service manager, recommends that on your way to Rex to drop off your boat for winter storage, or by making a point to take one last boat ride if you are a Rex Summer customer, please make note of anything that needs to be repaired or…Read More
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A Changing of the Guard at Rex Marine
October 11, 2012A fond Bon Voyage was said as Ermine Alford and Bill Dacey retired from Rex and have moved to sunny California. They will be missed ! We wish them the best on their new adventure. For a personal message from them, please see below. Assuming the Office Manager role is Denise Kallis of Stamford. Previously with Deloitte & Touche (for 26 years) as a Business Analyst, Denise is a…Read More
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New London OpSail 2012
July 12, 20122012 Opsail Review By Michael Garvey Last Saturday Opsail 2012 & Sailfest took place in New London Harbor. Rex Marine’s Michael Garvey attended the event and toured these jaw dropping ships. The event started with a tall ship parade of towering schooners, navy warships, coast guard patrol boats and other spectacular vessels. The highlights included: • USCGC Barque Eagle –…Read More
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How to use your VHF radio during an emergency
June 19, 2012A while back, the Coast Guard at Station Staten Island had received several emergency "Mayday" calls. Unfortunately two of them were falsely placed, this leads to very dangerous conditions for both the recreational and commercial boaters in the water that day as well as the Coast Guardsman responding to the search and rescue evolution. When a Mayday call is received, the watch stander…Read More
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National Marina Day Highlights
June 7, 2012National Marina Day Recap A big Thank you to everyone who attended National Marina Day last Saturday @ Rex Marine Center. The weather was playing hardball prior to the event but the sun prevailed in the end. Also thanks to the companies and organizations that were represented on Saturday. Below are a few pictures of the event. Congratulations to the Winners of the raffle: Anthony Valenti –…Read More
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