“FOUR BASIC POINTS

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Boating | is fine sport

By KELLEY HALL

Spring is the time to make a
thorough check of your outboard
motor.. Mind you, winter is an
even better time to take it into
your outboard dealer's shop and
have in overhauled.

But, if-you are like thousands of
others, you will rush in at the last
minute and hope to get it done

overnight. If he is jammed up
with work there are many items
of maintenance you can do
yourself, in faci they should be
done periodically throughout the
boating season. °°

Four basic points, apart from
lubrication, in keeping an out-
board trouble free are: main-
taining a hot spark, servicing the
spark plugs, adjusting the car-
buretor and making sure the
gasoline is getting to the motor in’

‘a clean state.

Basically your dealer can
clean the carburetor, make a
magneto inspection and breaker
point adjustments. to the
manufacturer’s specifications.
He can also reset the electrode
gaps.

But the owner should also
make a point of cleaning them
and adjusting the gas regularly.

. Also make . sure. the outside

porcelain is dry. Wet porcelain -
can short out the motor, and
always carry a spare set of plugs.

---sCheck..the pull rane. on. arone..
starter to be sure it isn’t frayed.
«If the outboard is equipped with

-an electric starter. the battery :
~ should be checked and recharged

before using. During: the summer

months the battery. water level

should: be. checked regularly.

“When the spark plugs are out
rotate the. crankshaft. by

if operating the starter. This will

remove oil deposits that have.

formed © in the” cylinders . and,
crankcase.

This * brings - “up. ‘the. ‘point of:

~-\ubrication.. Teo much oil will
"foul the plugs and too little will
leave the gears and other
“working. parts. dry. Consult your.
: outboard manual for the correc
<< amount.of © oil: and lubricat
me Tegularly. ee :
-Be sure to lubricate all linkage, _

‘gear. shift,. lever shaft, etc. and

here again refer to your main-

tenance’ manual for. lubrication
‘points.

fitting located under swivel
“which is often

have..hlades.: -renlaced.. TF

_badly bent. It should also- be

. case of metal, remove any rust

“missing parts. ©
And’ once the boat*is on. ‘the: Le
“water for the season make sure:

throttle wide open. If left open for
long periods the engine will heat: .:

up and there is a waste of gas and - extended, under your chin palm

; down ‘Means |
Remember the outboard motor”

“is” - investment,

: Apply: a good . quality
Marine grease especially to the ~
propellor: shaft: splines and ‘a -

Greasing is particularly im-

portant if you are going to use the

outboard in salt water, as the salt
can corrode the metal fittings.

Be sure to lubricate the lower
drive, or gear box, regularly as
there is usually a seepage of
water into the housing.

If the motor has an upper vent
and a lower drain plug remove
both plugs and let the oil drain
out.

.Using a lubricant recom-
mended by the manufacturer,
squirt it in the lower hole until it

comes out the upper vent. Then

cap the vent hole to form an air
lock, remove lubricant tube: and
replace drain plug.

Be sure that the screw gaskets
are snug, thus preventing water
from leaking into the housing.

-Check the water inlet and
make sure that there is no ob-
struction ‘on the cooling water
pipe.

Examine all fuel tanks and see
that they are free of rust and not

‘leaking. The filter bowl should

also -be cleaned of all rust and
dirt. And the fuel lines and
connections need to be checked

for damage or loose connections.

If the boat has remote controls
check the cable operation and
lubricate it.

Remove ‘propelior and -have
cracks and bends repaired: and

checked: for pitch and balance.

‘Nicks and burrs can be trimmed
- with a file but do not remove too

much metal.
Retouch any damaged or.
scraped paint surfaces and in the

and then dab on some protective

paint to prevent rusting “again, |
“Once the: overhaul is. finished .

make a second check for loose, or

The load is distributed so the hull
rides at its: best angle: for power.

Keep the hull free of grass and in.
salt water, barnacles. They: can

reduce speed and waste gasoline. °

On: long runs’ do not have the |

power:

maintenance will help Protect 5
_ that investment. e

but follow. regulations

Boating can be one of the finest
“recreation sports there is but one.
mistake can change a pleasant :
Follow’.

outing into. a disaster,
some of the suggestions -below.

cand make your boating trip

eater:

Hf the water does look choppy,
and this goes for lakes as well as
coastal waters; be sure all
persons have life jackets and are

wearing themself you are caught °

cut in:the open water when a
storm threatens, head for closest
safe anchorage or duck behind an

~ dskuid- or headland,

Overloading: a bout. is

“Waneerous,

water condithons prevail it. is

advisable to cut your passengers
the dock,
A-boat 10 feet lone can carry ©

by one before leaving

two) persons. anda maximum
weipht load of 410 pounds, for 12
feet, three persons, 575 pounds;

Wit. = four persons, 740 pounds;
16 ft, - five persons, 175 pounds,
Here wre some tips for.

fishermen and hunters:

Don't wear high cut or open top
rubber boots in open boats. Best
to have a second pair of ankle
boats, Don't stand up in a small
boat to fish or hunt. Canoes

should not he used for fishing or
hunting unless there is an ex
penenced canoer in charype.

Law water temperature will
reduce your chances of survival
if you fall overboard. This. is
tapecialy &0 ihe eully Sprig
or late fall. Always have. a life
jacket with you.

Incidentally. to
dunking, usually. eased by

“moving ‘around in’ the. boat,
always crouch low if you have to
inowe. Keep the weight on the
boat's coidie dine atid hold on to
both gunwales.

Hovou do (ip over da not at
lanpl be swink to shore. It is
usually farther than you think,
Hany on te the boat until you are
mieked tn

prevent. a

And here are some more don't:

boats,

Tnaking.a wash that could sw

Below. is. a. rough

iuide of the number of persons © °
and the maximum weight: that.
should be carried in row boats or.
small power boats, TE rough.

Never: operate near swim-
‘mers. Use a. leaky boat... Mix:
liquor and. boating. Cruise. fast.
-when near. small. boats. Leave .
your tiller. or steering wheel
unattended. Throw garbage
overboard. Anchor close to other
Hold’ races. with. other
boats, near an anchorage, thus
amp
canoes or small: row boats,

- And. Do: :

Observe. the Department of
Transport regulations. Assist,

~ any boat in. distress, the waving
ina circular motion of a pleee of
light material or a light by night

is.a distress signal,
Do slow: down. when passing
Aredges, or making sharp turns,

or passing small hoate in narrow —

water,

‘Tearn: the “rules of the road:

from the Department of Tran-
sport and follow them regarding
"passing boats, operating at night,

using the latest corrected charts:
and follow the regulations on fire |

precautions and the use of fire
extinguishers, - -
“And: included: in ‘the. fire
precautions is the fuelling: of
boats with liquefied petroleum

gases such as propane, butane,

ete. These can create even more
hazardous. conditions
Hasoline as they are heavier than
air and will flow. into the lower
parts of the boat where they are
difficult to dislodge.
, Precautions when. tuelling:
Take portable tanks ashore,
Don’t smoke, Have boat securely
moored, Hatches and. doors
aaced, Ney tleetrieal ee ching ,
and. have all flames ex-
tinguished, All passengers should
be ashore, Hold nozzle closely
aid Taaady ageiial (a) pipe, don't
overfill, Wipe up any spillage
afterward, Open up all portholes,
iors, vents, Cle. und veatllate

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One last safety precaution,
take care of your life jacket,

If it shows signs of heaviness or

eae

dampness it should be discarded.
Follow the above boating

safety tips and vou're bound to
have happier boating,

2 YOrVe

even

In weedy. areas check: the. prop =
-and water intake i

: case e they.a are. =
fouled 1 up.

Proper...

than

LAUNCHING A BOAT can be tricky but these fishermen have their twin Evinrudes pulled

up, a hand on bow rope and trailer not too far in lake. Everything correct SO. far but let’s
hope they come back with some fish.

HERE ARE THE SIGNALS

1

The. sport of .water’ skiing is’
growing so fast that on some
lakes there i is a hazard of traffic.
famsoc:

The number of boats and skiers
has increased tremendously in
the past few years and the boat

‘driver and the skier. should be.
‘more aware of local

regulations on waterskiing. .
They should also always keep a

lookout for other boats, skiers,

swimmers and hazards ‘suchas
hailf-sunk deadheads, rocks, etc.
Novice. skiers should not try

any tricky maneuvers until the
-» skier has mastered the sport.
-. Where’ there are no® local
‘boating laws let’ ‘common sense
-be-your guide and ‘if the skier
“sees danger. ahead let B0 of the :
handle and drop off. :

; operator é and the skier. There. are

“six basic water skiing signals. _
ly “Making a circle’ with: your .
oe right thumb” and © first. finger

“means, everything" is: O.K.:
2. Putting your. right ~ hand:

“cut”,
intends to drop off.

means stop.

» 4, Hight thumb up) means more :
a speed.

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back to a disposal centre.

were unable to get back out,
The pull or snap-off tabs

— and they :

will kill them.

Fatatet

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opps
in summer

‘5. Extended right hand with
first finger used to point direction
Skier wishes to go:

AE a Right--
“means ‘Slow down on the: speed.
One of -the most important

hand ao-thayynk cere
ana Un ur

--Federati ion
“names head

: Hand signals are: vital | in water z
: skiing as they provide a means of one
communication between the boat .

cS resolution ‘asking the: racine?
“government to establish a seh 5

“national goal achievement

the ski ier,

3..Open right: palm held up
with palm facing «the driver’

| Pull tabs are real -
‘deadly’ bait for fish |

“Here are two. more good reasons why you should put. those - :
empty pop and beer cans in a g arbage receptable or take, them

AUS. fish biologist has found that the empty cans thrown into
streams and lakes become fish traps. Salmon smolts, and small
; Steclhead and trout sought the cans as a hiding place and then

are also
overboard from 4 boat or wharf they wobble like fishing lures

sink through the water.
The fish strike and swallow them. If its Sa small fish the inelal

Next time you pause fora drink, put the tab and the empty can
in your Jitter bag and take it to a receptable. It gives the f Ish aa
better chance to strike your lure instend of atab,

The Canadian Wildlife

- Federation : has elected Jack
 O’Dette of .Kingston, Ont.,
: president. at its annual meeting *
this spring...

as

Gordon: Peel of E Edmonton i isa

_new: vice-president. joining. Hugh

Fairn of Wolfville, N.S. and Andy. =

_ Rankin. of Moose Jaw, Sask. -on.
the. “executive.:

“The seventh annual meeting of

quality.» “environment. S ad

‘Formation... of::

Be en- :

“vironmental council, “Gmilar to:

the...Science..and Economic

* Councils: of Canada, -was- urged ©

and: it would ‘be responsible for
policies-and priorities relating to

“environment.

The federation. also asked for

~ legislation to protect endangered
; wildlife. species. ides ee

a menace, When tossed

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things in water skiing is the start
or take-off. The driver should

‘follow a straight course so the

Tam nen halaw.

Skier: Carn: Eain his: balance: oerore: =

turning.

When the skier shouts ‘Hit It”

, the line should be taut ready for.
take-off and.. there should. be
-- enough throttle to pull the skier”

-Tapidly to the surface.

When turning: swing wide,

especially if the skier is on: ‘the.

inside of a turn. Never make a
turn ‘that’ .will give an

unreasonable amount of slack i ins

the ‘tow line.

_Water. skiers: should avoid.
eo congested areas such as marinas
“and. beaches.

“water ° skier ~ should. make . it)
mandatory. rule in‘ his own book

The operator’:
‘should also avoid shallow. ‘water,

“rocky areas and sea-weed areas. ©
- Some--areas™ have :rules® for-
bidding skiing in'the dark: Every.

oS following distance:
You need. more distance, to ‘stop my

“ski only during daylight hours. ad :

By RICH WEEKS

Boat owners: spend most of
their time getting the craft ship
shape for the season but neglect
the trailer that is going to carry
the boat to the launching ramp.

Here are some hints and
suggestions. dealing with that
long neglected but necessary
piece of outdoor equipment, the
boat trailer.

First, the trailer itself, Be sure
it-is large enough to handle the
boat, engine and gear you have
stowed in the boat.

The larger the tires the better.
Small tires cannot take the strain
of driving at-more than 50 miles
per hour..At that speed, by the
car speedometer, the trailer tires
‘are turning at around 80: mph.
Car size wheels. and strong
frames, springs and axles may
cost more but they also add up on
the safety side of the ledger.

It is also a good idea to carry a
spare tire and wheel in the car in
case the trailer has a flat: ‘There
is also a pressure can_tire-
repairer on the market now that
can inflate a tire on the spot.

If you.are buying a new trailer
check to see if it has a pair. of
positioning rollers, which help
guide the boat into position on. the
trailer. Also it should have a

: safety chain that fits from the car
to a place on the trailer arm
behind the coupler ball. A. tie-
down strap:keeps:the boat snug
and works well. On a fibreglass
boat there should be a pad bet-

= ween. the stran. ‘and..the: baat.

An electric winch Saves a lot of

time and muscle straining when
winching 3 heavier boat from the
water.

lights; reflectors,
licences, etc.,.-in Canadian
_ provinces or in the United States.

They vary in various ‘sections of :

~ the country.

~ Be sure you know aiid obey the .

trailering safety: rules.

trailer so that most of the weight

right for the load...
Two rules to follow when ¢ on ithe

speed and. one Serra y

OUTDOOR SUPPLEMENT — MAY, 1971

because of the extra momentum
caused by. the extra weight. This
is why you should travel slower.

When passing another. vehicle
be sure to signal, swing wide so
the boat will not hit the vehicle
you are passing and be sure the
road ahead is clear of oncoming
traffic. Make an extra wide turn
of corners so your trailer. will not
jump the. curb.

Launching the trailer is easy if
you follow the rules. Back to the
water at a right angle to. the

_ Shoreline and be sure it is on a

gradual slope.

Remember when backing turn
the car steering wheel clockwise

(right directional circle) if you

want the trailer to go to the left.
and ‘counter-clockwise (left
directional circle) if you want the
trailer. to go right.

When you are at the edge of the
water, take off .rear.clamps and
any tie-down straps, tilt motor

up, unlock bow winch and back.
up until trailer wheels are in the

“-water an inch or two.

Before you start on your
boating trip it is a good idea to’
make a check of the trailer. Here ©
are a few tips:

Be sure the tires are in good |
condition. Check your bearings
for rust or corrosion. If they look
bad have them repacked ‘and
have tires switched. Have them
packed with grease at least once
a season,

Clean and oil the coupler
mechanism -and. the. rollers,
making .sure they. turn. freely.
Clean the brakes, tighten bolts
and running gear, ‘checking axle,.
springs and fenders.

If the trailer is equipped with
lights a coating of . waterproof.
grease will keep the wires and
sockets from corroding.

Most. boat trailers come with
maintenance instructions:

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Slide open the huge door of the
Westfalia Campmobile and you.
~enter a’ kitchen: complete with.
“work spaces,..sink and a'7.%4
~ Check * ‘regulations: regarding —
turn lights,

First balance the boat: on the

_ is‘on the wheels. Check the tire 7
pressures and see if. they. are =

Campmol

Volkswagen’s Westfalia

Campmobile.turns a little space

into alot of room. That’s because

‘it’ $ so well organized.

It is a new way. of. camping:
You go just about anywhere you
like, with the least fuss, the least

gallon ‘supply of. fresh water. A
compact. cabinet contains. the

sink, a utility ‘cabinet for:
oe tableware. and a 1.6 cubic. foot
~ icebox. ; =
.. There is a folding. utility. table 7
: and for those kitchen appliances .

there is a’ 110-volt service outlet.

that. can “be connected — to the _ screened-in. diving, room.

power supply. ‘at the campsite.

Storage is. designed for what: -
campers usually’ take with them. ee
A quick access storage. ‘Space in...
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a clearance to get you over ‘humps

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the vehicle.

The walls and ceiling are’
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heat and cold., There. are: ‘two =

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_ door: Then there is the pop-up top:

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