Boating On The Hudson May/Jun 2019

Warblers: by Gil Hawkins
Avian Jewels
of the Hudson Sculptor/Environmental Activist
Watershed Past President, Environmental Director
Hudson River Fishermen’s Association
Though Robins may hold the title of “harbingers of spring”, to the
year around birder, there is nothing more exciting to the birding Gilhawkins.com
community than the arrival of the warblers. Though some hearty
birds may winter-over eating suet from bird feeders, most cannot as nests are built. Even the Ovenbird, this oddly named warbler,
survive our cold winters and migrate south in the fall. In the spring can be seen raking the forest floor for tasty morsels. Different
dozens of varieties of these avian jewels move north, traveling species have different eating habits. One of the earliest is the
thousands of miles from their wintering grounds in South America, black and white warbler. A striped gem which combs tree trunks
Latin America and the West Indies branches looking for mites and newly hatching insects. It is often
through North America to nest here mistaken for the female downy woodpecker. Another early arrival
in the vast Hudson watershed and in is the aforementioned Palm Warbler, It has a rufous red cap and a
Canada. spotted breast followed by a pine warbler with a song that defines
warbling and the spectacular jewel, the American Redstart. The
Warblers are energetic songbirds. female and juvenile in yellow and black and the male in bright
Most in the Northeast are of the orangey red and black. Redstarts flit from branch to branch in and
family Parulidae or wood-warblers. endless display of energy which allows no insect in its sight a
Smaller than robins, they are found
in trees, shrubs and the forest floor. chance.
They are voracious eaters, flitting For the novice birder
from branches and turning over dead
leaves looking for mites, spiders, discovering warblers can
worms and insects to devour with be both rewarding and
small pointed beaks. In the spring, confusing. As one’s list of
male birds have distinctive plumage sightings grows, it is like
for breeding. Though those which many things in nature, the
habituate the forest floor are in more you know, the more
muted browns, though camouflaged you don’t know. I try to
are none the less handsome. The add to my list of sightings
mature birds in the trees are in of warblers each year.
bright yellows, reds, greens and flashy combinations, but it is often In 2017, i was intent on
difficult to identify individual immature juvenile birds from females. seeing and photographing
a reclusive Golden Winged
A good pair of binoculars, field guide, smart phone app, and Warbler. I might add that
spotting scope can help in making positive identifications. However, it is one thing to see a
during mating season one characteristic of these avian jewels is bird and another to get a
distinctive, their songs. Yes, many species have multiple songs presentable photo of it.
which can be heard, loud and clear, in woodlands, streams, lakes
and rivers. Many birders consider hearing a bird’s call as positive Networking is an
identification without a sighting. important part of birding
and I had word that there is a specific place in the Hudson Valley
With that, a journal for recording your sightings is recommended. that is a habitat for nesting Golden Wings. Of course there are
Trying to remember a spotted warbler is almost impossible, so many variables in hearsay information but sleuthing is part of
so writing down what was seen, when, where, and how will not birding. On the first day I arrived in the area to get the lay of the
only give you a personal list and recording but it will add to your land and listen for birds in general. With my curiosity and research
reference. For example, from my journal on my iphone, I saw a satisfied, I set out to establish a search perimeter looking for more
Palm Warbler on April 21,2018 in Harriman State Park. The listing specific habitat. Though there were other warblers, I heard and
shows the exact location on a map. So I know I can go back to that found nothing close to a Golden Winged . On the second day I
location on that date and, hopefully, see that bird again this year. I encountered a few fellow birders who said that they thought that
will write more on recording and journaling in the future. the had heard one but they weren’t sure… no help. On the fifth
day (i can’t remember what happened on the third or forth)
Getting an early start in spring can reap rewards when looking my fifty or so mile track each day was wearing. I heard the bird.
for warblers. One advantage is there are no leaves on the trees. Or though I heard the bird! I decided to stay in one spot where
It is amazing how arriving warblers stand out against the browns the habitat looked promising and hoped that I might be able to
and grays of pre-leafed trees only to disappear into the greenery zero in on the call. I started to hear the bird again and again as it
became accustomed to my presence. That evening as I was about
to leave, the bird appeared within a few feet and I was able to get
the photograph included in this essay.
I have since seen a few more Golden Winged Warblers, but no
sightings since have been as thrilling or satisfying as that evening.
The Jewel was in its place and one wonders where this beautiful
reclusive bird would nest if the habitat was lost.

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Dobbs Ferry Waterfront
From Beneath the River

by Diver-Z

Diver Z was inspecting the bottom prior to construction of this pier, part of the new Waterfront Park in Dobbs Ferry,NY

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River bed! Great success and a new beginning is This is the beginning of the new Dobbs Ferry Waterfront
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And here I am, thinking about dead end road, I’m steering It was around lunch time when I started to crawl down on

in to the light and watching the sediment particles flying the river rocks and boulders toward to the mighty Hudson.
over the bright column of my dive torch, in Closer and closer with all my dive gear

pitch black water. They look like needles. The River looks so peaceful and life-line end clipped on me and the
Which way are they going??? What other end entrusted to the pair of hands

direction is the current rushing to??? Im from above but below the on the shore. In the water now, current is
struggling to figure out direction how I got water it’s a different story - ripping, I’m still standing on the rocks and
here in to this spot and most importantly dark, murky, full of shifting slowly going deeper.
how to get out! Mission: to find the edge of the submerged

I’m on the bottom of the Hudson River. slabs of concrete and with a debris. I was told that there was a walk
This is how it all begins: (before any powerful current constantly way promenade over the water and it’s all
pilings could go down in to the river bed) demolished now and laying on the bottom.
Climbing the rocky shore of the Hudson pushing you where you “OK locate the edge of the debris field so
River over the boulders with the full heavy don’t want to be! we know where to drive the pilings for the
dive gear and swimming in to the unknown docks.”

rubble field down below the waters. I’m almost deep enough to swim, now

Fighting the current, little more..,and here here I go - swimming on a life line like a

I go, swept down right under where the massive Hudson dog on the leash (first one today in the park I assume)
was finding its way through the humongous concrete slabs keeping direction as being told (yelled from the shore -

laying beneath the water. All this gave way and laid down “left - right, little further…”) and descending now at the
the path for new docks - a part of the beautiful Waterfront estimated location. I’m a few feet down, about 8 feet and all

Park. This bottom time provided the answers to where to I see is dull orange light above. Descending, bumping into
set the first piles for the waterfront boat docks. some pile of rocks or concrete, with my body right in front

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of the ledges and with my hands trying to get a feel for the edge. As under all that rubble, is that little “man cave“ solid? Will
I’m going down I’m forced by a current against the slabs and I feel a it collapse? Does it fork out to a bigger maze? Lots of
light wobble in them as massive pieces are trying to resist the giant questions. I stabilize myself and I’m slowly putting my
river just like a big sail catches all the wind. hands up, but not far there is solid ceiling. My man’s
Descending, crawling down pushing myself away from the slabs cave is about 5 ft. high. Decision time- do I just crawl
I’m positively identifying the edge of the rubble. I think that my fins backward out?? Sounds like a good idea, but what if
just touched down , and feel no debris against me from about waist there is a fork junction and I pick the wrong one, which
down, nice and clear -I like that! My small relief is replaced with a way did I get in? Same dilemma. I turn on the lights
quick tumble as the current took over. Now I’m under the debris pile and with hands up I feel the wobbling slabs overhead,
in someplace like a cave, where the water found its way through carefully assessing the surroundings without getting
the rubble and took me with it on its journey. I’m stuck here now. my fingers pinched in by moving slabs. I look at the
I’m on all fours, kneeling down, holding onto my life line as a guide light for moment, and see the rushing parties on the
to the surface. One slow pull, another one long pull and I feel no collaborative journey with mighty Hudson current. My
tension on my life line, it’s not connected to the shore! I switch off answer just arrived!
the lights for a moment, just to calm down,… it is pitch black here I know now which way is the way out!!! Backing
and I have no idea which way to go to get out. Is that the way out up, backing up, on my fours right directly against
or will it bring me more in, and under? How far did I get in, and the current! It feels that I covered enough distance

boatingonthehudson.com watching the light and directions
of those particles as Im going
directly against the current. Im
proud of myself, it looks just like
a compass-Home made one! Now I
have a sense of direction!!!

I’m trying to stand up and feel
for ceiling… nothing yet, still
nothing, that is good news, my
hands get higher, I feel nothing
above me, and my mind is getting
bright despite the pitch black of
surrounding unknown. Slowly
rising up, and now my body is
against the concrete rubbish, once
more securely pushed against it,
and my hopes are on the rise. I see
the orange light right above me!
Im about 8 feet below the water.
Coming up!!! Great feeling. I just
broke the surface and few hundred
feet of the life line is floating on
the surface. Little did I know that
my venture marked the spot where
the first pile went in.
It was one of those regular calls,
to see what is under the water.
Next few times of surveying I found
myself breaking some obstacles
under water with a jackhammer
and whoa!... there is a place for
next and next and next piling.
Today all the docks are here and
place is nothing but peaceful. I
like it that way! This place has
one more special meaning for me
forever. Watching people enjoying
their spare time in peace whether
by boat or on foot, there is nothing
to go wrong now, all there is…is to
enjoy!
I’m always thankful for any new
opportunity and challenges it
brings with it to be overcome.

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Here comes the sun… get rid of swirl marks and minor scratches caused by the coarse
compound. Again wipe off the residue and clean the pad. Next apply
the sunscreen, hat, compound, the TR-301 Sealer Glaze. It can be applied and removed by hand
but for best results use the buffer. Wipe the boat down one last
sealer glaze & wax! time and apply a good marine UV protecting wax. Wax is essential
because the Sealer Glaze does not have UV protecting properties.
“Dr Gel, Can you offer some advice on how to compound and
wax my boat? What materials should I use?” ------ Ryan If the gelcoat has become badly chalked and it comes off onto
your hands and clothes when you rub against it wet sanding and
“If you are going to compound and wax your boat you need the compounding will be required to bring the shine back.
right materials and equipment”
Here is the basic wet sanding process;
Here’s what you need; a good particle mast; compounds dry out I test spot an area starting with a professional grade gelcoat
your sinus and skin, eye protection and light weight gloves, micro compound. If that does not remove the fade then I will wet sand
fiber rags, a variable speed buffer, not an orbital buffer! Orbital using a sanding block starting with 1000 gt. During the process the
buffer is good for polishing but not for compounding because you sandpaper is completely saturated with water. I work 1 sq. ft at a
won’t get the heat from it necessary to get a shine. Be sure to get time all the way around the boat being very consistent on how much
a buffing pad; different from polishing pads. Use a good quality sanding is done. The gelcoat must be sanded evenly otherwise
wool pad, I use a 3M doubled sided pad. The pads are pricey, but the boat will look like a leopard. Depending on finish desired 1500
you get what you pay for. Don’t bother using a foam buffing pad as and 2000 gt is used. Final applications are professional grades of
they build up static electricity and will not produce a good shine. compound mentioned above, sealer glaze and UV protecting wax.

“As a general rule; buffing without a little heat you’re not going “Hello Doctor Gel, I purchased a new boat last summer and
to get the shine” had it winterized and bottom cleaned. I was told an acid wash
was used on it. Do I need to do anything to the hull before I put
Start with using a product I have found to be excellent called it in the water” -------- Dan S.
Presta Supercut, course compound. Apply to the boat using a
micro fiber rag. Put enough on to keep it moist; too much will As mentioned in many of my previous articles;
sling all over and make a mess. All buffers spin clockwise so A new boat comes from the factory with sealer glaze on the
put compound on the boat and work right to left in small areas gelcoat. If the hull is acid washed the protection has been removed.
so the compound stays moist and it will avoid loading up your Gelcoat is porous and you need to re-apply sealer glaze. This also
buffing pad. Be careful buffing around registration numbers, vinyl helps to prevent but will not eliminate the possible development of
graphics and stripping tapes! osmotic blisters. The best way to protect the hull and avoid having
to apply sealer glaze every year after acid washing is to apply epoxy
After using Presta Super Cut wipe the residue off the boat. Clean barrier paint from the water line down. You can acid wash the epoxy
the pad with a tool called a spur. I do not recommend the side of barrier every year. Epoxy barrier paint is the best protection against
a screw driver as it tends to pull the buffing pad apart and turns osmotic blistering. It is impervious to water where as polyester
the pad black. Repeat the process using Mirka 35 compound to gelcoat is not. I have seen osmotic blisters on brand new boats that

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“Once the gelcoat is refurbished back to a nice shine it is very

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“Waxing today will keep the Doctor away!”

Eliminating hold 1½” 36 grit grinding discs,a good shop vacuum, Rags,
Acetone, Razor knife, Fiberglass matting, Epoxy or Vinyl
Unwanted Holes Ester resin, Hardener, Mixing cups, 2” Chip brushes,3/4”
Masking tape, Cardboard, Wax paper & Stir stick and Plastic
“Dr. Gel, I really enjoy reading your articles in Boating spreader.
on The Hudson and Beyond. Thank you for sharing your Don’t attempt the repair with a big grinder; it’s important to
knowledge. keep the repair area small and be surgical. This will help to
keep dust down to a minimum; especially helpful if you are
I have a question for you. I have several sea cocks that I am working inside the boat. A tyvec suit will protect your skin so
removing and I need to “plug” the holes. Some background, you won’t have fiberglass particles feeling like tiny arrows
1978 Grand Banks 36 classic, 1’ and 1.5’ holes, the hull goes sticking in your skin.
from a about 1 1/8” thick to 3/4” solid glass! (I was very Repairing holes has to be done correctly otherwise there
pleased to see that!).  I have read several versions of filling will be a risk of taking on water.
these holes and I need to do this right. I have the tools and Through the years I have had to repair previous repairs that
have done epoxy and glass mat work before. failed. Most were “plug” repairs and not tapered.
When a boat is first manufactured all the resin and
If you could provide some guidance, it would be greatly fiberglass chop/layers cure as a single component. It is
appreciated.” at its strongest state. Once a hull has been damaged all
repairs become secondary bonds so it is important to use the
J. J. FSO-MT proper resin type for a strong repair that will withstand time.
U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Never use a weaker resin than what the boat was built with.
I recommend using epoxy resin to repair the Grand Banks
The fiberglass repair has to be as strong as the rest of the which was built using polyester resins. Epoxy resin adheres
hull. Begin with assembling the proper safety and repair to polyester better than polyester adheres to itself. But! You
equipment. cannot use epoxy resins if you intend to apply new gelcoat.
Good quality respirator, Safety glasses, Tyvek suit, Nitrile
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You must use vinyl ester resins for Lay Up in Progress.
the repair.
If you can access the inside of
the boat to do the repair it will be a
stronger repair and gravity will be in
your favor during the process.

• Start the repair by grinding out

the inside (if accessible) of the hole
at a nice taper using the vacuum held
close to the grinder recouping the
dust. Grind all the way around the
hole for a minimum diameter of four
times the thickness of the hull. The
more gradual the taper the better the
strength of the repair and bond will
be.

• Cut out round pieces cut out

Lay Up continued.. pieces of biaxial mat a little
larger than the size of the hole.
tape to secure the wax paper tightly. Cut another piece ½” larger than
Mix the epoxy resin and hardener; the first and repeat attempting
Next using a 2” chip brush immediately to replicate the thickness of the
proceed to wet out your smallest piece original laminate. Lay the cut
of fiberglass cloth on the wax paper pieces one on top of each other
sided cardboard with resin. After ending with the first, smallest
applying use a plastic squeegee lightly piece on top.
run the edge of the squeegee across
to remove the excess resin. Amount to •Go under the boat and tape a
mix will depend on size of hole.
piece of wax paper larger than
Go inside the boat the size of the hole over the
hole.
•• Brush an even coat of activated
•Cover a piece of cardboard
resin around the inside of the tapered
hole; apply enough to be tacky and much larger than your largest
be careful not to use an excessive piece of fiberglass mat and cover
amount. one side with wax paper using

•Carefully lift the first wetted piece Lay Up in Progress.

of fiberglass cloth and lay on the hole
leveling out using a chip brush; check

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for air bubbles and flatten out gently •Finish with barrier coat or gelcoat. Outside of boat lay up
if needed. Air bubbles will weaken in progress.
the repair. This method of repair can be used to repair
tears, punctures, crushed fiberglass and Indentation shows
•Repeat procedure; it is not delaminating areas. additional lay up
Jeff has had some experience in fiberglass
necessary to add additional resin to work which is helpful. I am confident he can needed.
the previous layer applied. do a good repair following these procedures.

•It’s not necessary to use an

excessive amount of resin; the
strength of the repair is in the mat.
Too much resin will create a large
amount of heat and may crack.

Let set over night

•• Get your grinder back out and

grind flat again using the vacuum
assist. As you grind you will see
nice rings like you see on a cut tree
stump.

•On the outside of the boat pull the

wax paper off.

•It is likely you will need to apply a

couple of layers of fiberglass cloth or
mat and epoxy resin on the outside
of the hull.

• To do this, begin with grinding a

slight “belly like” indentation into the
repair. Then apply the cloth and resin
as you did inside.

•Let set over night; Grind flat

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Center Inside And Outside Storage Certified Fiberglass,Gelcoat and Multi-Color Polyflake
24 ft. Seaswirl Hardtop • Latest Electronics Repair • Complete Fiberglass
Supplies all biat and tackle. Spaces Still Available. Powerboats To 36’
518 943 3407 • 518 929 1888 518-943-5311 Refurbishing - Cosmetic & Structural Specialist
[email protected] Soda Blast Cleaning • Insurance Estimates • Insured
BOAT HANDLING INSTRUCTION
Striped Bass Fishing Charters Over 40 Years Experience.
On the Hudson River & Lake Ontario BOAT DELIVERY SERVICE 413.665.7424 - 518.577.7799  email: [email protected]
Aboard the “Polecat” 6 hour Trips AM or PM Captain Rob Lewis, 30 years experience, easy going,
For Reservations call 973-508-3319 day and night operation, Hudson River, Long Island www.americanboatrestoration.com
Sound, Atlantic Ocean, Any Boat, Any Time.Priced to
For Business-Family-Friends Private Yacht www.constructivehands.com 
Charters Aboard A Fleet of Luxurious Vessels fit your budget.
Accommodating 25-350 Savory American Fare Call 914-489-4848 FUEL DISPENSING REPAIR SERVICES
Breathtaking ViewsCall: Bob Zampino 845-304-3260
Captain Bob Frederick, USCG Licensed 100- Fuel Dispensing Repair Services Including Hoses,
email: [email protected] Nozzles, Dispensers,
Ton Master. Pro Captain/Crew services, Delivery, Pumps, Piping, Etc.
Totally Hooked Charters and experienced Captain Coaching (Docking,
Capt. Nick Lange, Ph. 845-594-3372 . Hudson River Tank monitoring service and repairs, sales and
StripedBass. April-May-Kingston. June-Sept. trips Navigation, Instruments, Radar, Float Planning). installation on all equipment.
run out of Mexico Bay, Lake Ontario  www.hudson- Any Power vessel. Hudson, Canals, Champlain.
All forms of maintenance and repair
riverstripers.com.  Budget-friendly rates. 845-551-1396 for fuel dispensing needs.
[email protected]
Double AA Captain Services 845-787-3984 • 845-787-3030
Ace Charters
Hudson River Striper Charters Captain Joe Malgieri Unique Marine Supply & Repair
out of Coeymans Landing,NY US Coast Guard Certified Master Captain Specializ- Service Hauling, Storage,

28 ft. 2009 Baha Cruiser ing in Navigation and Winterization,Shrinkwrap, Engine Repair,
call 413-346-7675 Boat Handling (914) 522-9403 Repair and Boat Supplies
[email protected] Call 845-489-4524
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Email: [email protected]
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All On Sale, Call For Pricing
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845-565-9199 Nick Roberti’s Marine - 845-336-8111 Overnight & Seasonal docking 845-246-7533

NICK ROBERTI’S MARINE CANVAS / UPHOLSTERY MARINE DIVING SERVICE
Guaman Canvas, LLC
835 Flatbush Rd. Kingston, NY 12401 Salvage, Search/Recovery
Fully Stocked Marine Store. In-Board/ Out- Expert Design & Installation
Custom Marine Canvas • Fabricators & Propeller service, Underwater cutting,
Board Re-power Experts. Upholstery • GUAMAN DOES IT ALL! and more. 914-313-6394
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FIBERGLASS PLUS Ossining, NY10562 www.marinedivingservice.com

Structural & Cosmetic Repairs www.guamancanvasllc.com MARINE INSURANCE
Marine Parts & Accessories email: [email protected]
KARAS INSURANCE AGENCIES
Shrinkwrapping - Detailing - Fully Insured Action Marine Services
914-652-8301 * 914-755-1922 Power Boats • Sail Boats • Jet Skis
Interiors • Exteriors • Vinyls & Canvas • YACHT CLUBS • MARINE DEALERS
ACTION MARINE SERVICES Custom Canvas Cockpit Covers Foam
Cut-to-Size •Supplies for Do-it-Yourself 321 S. Riverside Ave.,
Mobile Service to Your Location Croton on Hudson, NY
Spring Tune-Ups & Service Projects • Over 25 yrs Experience 914-271-5188 fax: 914-271-9390
[email protected] [email protected]
Gas & Diesel Techs, Outdrive Services Call Sandi (845) 721-2145
Expert Service, Repairs & Repower MARINE SURVEYORS
25 Years Experience, Fully Insured Patino Canvas
[email protected] Al Prisco C.M.S. Marine Surveyor
Call Guy (845) 721-2146 Complete Canvas Outfitters
Motorboats • Sailboats • Home Consultant - Pre-Purchase, Insurance,Dam-
BOAT TRANSPORTING www.PatinoCanvasCorp.com age.Member: SNAME, ABYC, NFPA, Boat-US
S & J MARINE SERVICE
John Patino 845-429-6146 Exchange.Specializing in Thermal Imaging.
Hydralulic Trailer-Air Ride Fully Insured 845-228-1071 • 914-645-3525
Local & Residential Service Sail Boat- SEAFARER CANVAS LLC www.marinesurveyorny.com
Wide Loads- Serving the Tri-State Area email: [email protected]
Custom Canvas Fabricators,Dockside Service
718 918-2492 with Slips.Visit our 4000 Sq. ft Showroom Captain Alan Bartlett, AMS
Ossining, NY Telephone 914- 923-3544
ALCOVE CARRIERS, Inc. www.seafarercanvas.com Marine Surveyor
Member SAMS, ABYC
Power and Sail transport to 35” www.constructivehands.com  Tel. 518-859-8660
Local And Nationwide.
ENGINE REPAIR Coast Marine Services
866 Route 4S, Schuylerville, NY 12871
518-365-5144 email: [email protected] Albany Marine Insurance-Appraisals-Pre-Purchase
Member ABYC, NFPA, SAMS, IAMI
SAUGERTIES MARINA We specialize in repair of 1956 to date Captain Guy Falkenheimer, A. M. S.
Outboard Engines, Johnson, Evinrude,
Local & Long Distance Fully Insured. 200 ton licensed Captain
Up to 30’ Boats. Complete Service Facilities Yamaha Outboards and Merc, 518-784-2181
OMC, Volvo Sterndrives
Saugertiesmarina.com 845-246-7533  Oceanis Marine Services Inc
Factory Trained, years of experience.
BOAT DELIVERY SERVICE Parts & Accessories Charlie Gruetzner, AMS Accredited Marine Surveyor
518 434 4421 • Pre-Purchase, Insurance, Damage Member: SAMS,
Capt. Rob Lewis 30 years experience
Call 914 489 4848 [email protected] ABYC, HVMTA, IAMI
Tel. 914 737 0253
NICK ROBERTI’S MARINE Certified Marine Service
Gas & Diesel – Service & Sales [email protected]
Local & Long Distance Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser Inboards & www.oceanismarine.com
Hydraulic Air Ride Trailer
Sterndrives. Volvo Penta; Universal; OSPREY MARITIME SERVICES Ltd
Licensed and Insured Yanmar; Westerbeke; Generators
Kingston, New York 845-336-8111 845-339-3060 Instruction Power and Sail • Delivery
www.certifiedmarineservice.com • Harbor Tours • Pre-Purchase Advice
ENVIRONMENTAL • Reasonable • Reliable• Experienced
EcoAssessment, LLC Saugerties Marine [email protected] 917-796-9631

Environmental Permit Specialists. Complete Outboard And Inboard Engine Raymond E. Clifford - Surveyor
NYSDEC and USACE Repair, Evenrude, Merc, Mariner,
Clifford Marine Services
Dredging, Docks, Bulkheads and Seawalls NissonTuhotsu outboards, Merc Cruiser Croton-On-Hudson, New York 10520
Stormwater and Volvo Pinta Outdrives Merc Cruiser
914-419-7926
Call Tim Judge 845-222-6135. and other manufacturer inboards. [email protected]
845-246-7533
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Factory Certified Warranty
& Repower Center
Outboards-Inboards • Sterndirves
We rebuild and repair them all.
Fuel injector cleaning and repair.
Call 518-399-2719

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35 words for 3 months - $35. 72 Pearson 39’ Sloop, R/Furls, A/pilot,
with B+W photo - $175. Westerbeke, Sleeps 7, Keel C/B Dog House
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MACDONALD MARINE

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Did you hear the post office is thinking about 22 ft 2002 Stingray 220 Lx - $11,000.
charging 7 cents just to mail a letter?
21 ft 2007 Moomba Outback - $17,000.
I’m afraid the Volkswagen car is going to open
the door to a whole lot of foreign business. 20 ft 2004 Maxum 2000 Sr3 - $12,000.

20 ft 2002 Stingray 200 Lx - $8,000.

18 ft 2003 Bombardier Seadoo U 185 - $5,500.

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I never thought
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1938 Elco Cruisette 2008 25’ Ranger Tug

34 Feet, Beautifully Restored Antique Commissioned 2010. Freshwater vessel. Yanmar
In Excellent Condition
diesel, Bow and Stern Thrusters, Garmin electronics. Galley,
Twin Yanmar Diesel engines under 100 hours,
4 cylinder each 180 HP 110/12 V fridge, trailer, lines, fenders, spare parts, bottom paint,
Cabin Sleeps 4. With Galley, Toilet and Shower.
Serious inquiries only. Lynn or Margaret hull waxed and interior cleaned. $94,500.
[email protected] 845-380-3875 10 Call Ron - 518-696-4547

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Maxum X Cruiser 41SCR Kingston, NY Waterfront Land

Fresh Water 13.6 Beam Lake Champlain, Twin Diesels For Sale - 1/3 Acre w/ 200 Linear Ft of Deep
Waterfront Land on the Rondout
Rebuilt, Gen Rebuilt, Canvas 3Year Old, Must See! A Steal at 89K
This is the only waterfront site available to purchase in Kingston, NY.
Too Much To List - Call 518-696-2829. 10 RFR Zoning. Excellent mooring.
Lot is 73’ deep, 200’ of road frontage
Price: $175,000
Address: 420-434 Abeel St, Kingston, NY
For info: [email protected]
917-930-9077 / 718-596-0504

50 ft. Deep Water Access floating docks for sale.

Includes side finger and stern boarding docks. 15.5 beam,
110 and 220 electric at slip, sea wall, wi fi, at gated dock.
Easy in and out with your boat. Sell or rent.
Call Charlie 914-476-0865

Striped Bass

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ADIRONDACK MARINE CAPITAL DISTRICT MARINE F.R. SMITH & SONS MOHAWK VALLEY MARINE SHORELINE BOAT SALES
3226 Lakeshore Dr. 17 Jackson Ave Sagamore Rd. POB 87 47 Mohawk Avenue 21 Sewell St.
Lake George, NY 12845 Cohoes, NY 12047 Bolton Landing, NY 12814 Alplaus, NY 12008 Lake George, NY 12845
Nautiques by Correct Craft, 518-237-3442 Fax-237-1840 Bryant Old Town Canoes Starcraft Chris Craft, Formula
PCM Engines. www.capitaldistrictmarina.com sales@ 518-644-5181 Fax-644-2988 518-399-2719 fax 518-384-0068 www. 518-668-3297 Fax-668-0484
518-668-2658 Fax 668-4143 capitaldistrict.com www.frsmithandsonmarina.com mohawkvalleymarine.com boats@ www.shorelineboatsales.com
www.adirondackmarine.net CASTAWAY MARINA [email protected] mohawkvalleymarine.com [email protected]
[email protected] 2546 Route 9L PILOT KNOB MARINA SCHROON LAKE MARINA
ALPIN HAUS MARINE Queensbury, NY 12804 FREEDOM BOAT CLUB 1881 Pilot Knob Rd. 31 Marina Rd.
4850 State Hwy 30 Regal • Mastercraft LAKE GEORGE Kattskill Bay, NY 12844 Schroon Lake, NY 12870
Amsterdam, NY 12010 Premier Pontoon Boats 3960 Lake Shore Drive Chaparral Starcraft
518-843-4400 518-656-3636 Fax-656-3692 www. Diamond Point, NY 12824 518-656-9211 Fax-656-3023 info@ www.schroonlakemarina.com
[email protected] castawaymarina.com Thalia@ 518-846-0201 pilotknob.com craig@schroonlakemarina.
www.alpinhaus.com castawaymarina.com com
ANDERSEN MARINE CHIC’S MARINE HMS AGENCY INC. MOUNTAIN MOTORS & 518-532-7884
Boat Transport PO Box 1237 950 New Loudon Road RESTORATION SMITH BOYS
883 Route 50 Bolton Landing, NY 12814 Latham, NY 12110 9663 Graphite Mountain Rd. 1011 State Rte. 9
Burnt Hills, NY 12027 518-644-2170 518 690 0360 Hague, NY 12836 Queensbury, NY 12804
518-399-5003 Whaler, Yamaha Waverunners www. [email protected] 518-586-2502 518-955-2700
www.andersonboat.com chicsmarina.com www.mtnmotors.com www.smithboys.com
BECKLEYS MARINA & COVE MARINA & PUB HYDE’S BOATS & RV [email protected] [email protected]
COTTAGES 107 Lake Shore Dr 886 Rte 4 South 64 Blue Barn Rd POINT BREEZE MARINA SNUG HARBOR MARINA
Diamond Point, NY 12824 Schuylerville, NY 12871 Rexford, NY 12148 1459 Rt 9P 92 Black Point Rd
518 668-2651 518-695-6079 Qwest, Skeeter, Bass Boats, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Ticonderoga, NY 12883
www.beckleysboats.com [email protected] G3 Aluminum, Fishing Boats Glastron, Ebbtide, Azure, Crestliner Sting Ray
BLAIN S BAY MARINA FAX: 518-695-9268 Ben­nington Pontoon, 518-585-2628 Fax 585-9204
221 Dunsbach Ferry Road Sedona Pontoon www.snugharbormarinainc.
Cohoes, NY 12047 CR’S MARINE SERVICE KARNER DOCKS & LIFTS 518-587-3397 fax 518-581-8000 com info@
518-785-6785 2103 Chrisler Avenue Schenectady, 123 Rifle Range Rd www.pointbreezemarina.com snugharbormarinainc.com
Blainsbaymarina.com/marina@ NY 12303. Albany, NY 12205 [email protected] SMOOTH WATER SPORTS
[email protected] Angler, Checkmate, 518-281-6080 BOATWORKS MARINE 770 Old Saratoga Rd.
BEACON PUBLISHING Mirro Craft, Bass Cat www.karnerdocks.com 768 Saratoga Rd Gansevoort, NY 12831
DBA Boating on the Hudson 518-370-3596 [email protected] Burnt Hills, NY 12027 518-793-5808 Fax 793-5264
and Beyond www.crsmarine.com info@ crsmarine. KELLOGG MARINE SUPPLY (518)584-2628 www.smoothwatersports.com
PO Box 627 com 10 Doggetts Coat Pl www.boatworksmarine.com info@ smoothwatersports.com
Verplanck, NY 10596 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 [email protected] Malibu
845-401-2699 E-Z MARINE & STORAGE, INC 518-441-7475 THE CHAMBER OF SOUTHERN YANKEE BOATING CENTER
BOATS BY GEORGE POB 375 II Town Shed RD [email protected] SARATOGA COUNTY 3578 Route 9N
18 State Hwy 149 Brant Lake, NY 12815 KNAPIK’S MARINE 15 Park Ave. Suite 7 (Behind Shoppers Lake George, NY 128245
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Marker One www.ezmarineandstorage.com Smoker Craft Fax: (518) 371-5025 www.yankeeboat.com
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Fax-518-793-5481 ELITE DOCK COMPANY [email protected] Office Hours - 8 AM - 5 PM Monday - Key West, Harris Flotebote
www.boatsbygeorge.com 84 Barthel Lane LOON LAKE MARINA Friday Pete Bardunias Duranautic
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CANADA LAKE STORE & 518-656-3625 Chestertown, NY 12817 Fax 518-668-3899
MARINE 103 Old State Road www.elitedocks.com Sylvan, Sun Chaser, Heritage Kayaks www.yankeeboat.com
Caroga Lake NY 12032 [email protected] 518-494-3410 jon@ yankeeboat.com
Moomba Four Winns F.R. SMITH & SONS www.loonlakemarina.com
Misty Harbor Sagamore Rd. POB 87 [email protected]
518-835-6069 Bolton Landing, NY 12814 MORGAN RECREATIONAL SUPPLY
www.canadalakemarine.com Bryant Old Town Canoes 800-836-5300
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Alex Marin...........................................................1 Stewarts...............................................................50 is published by Beacon Publishing Corp.
Albany Yacht Club.............................................35 Water colors........................................................36 Verplanck, N.Y.
Alex’s Marine Service........................................2 Westerly Marine.............................................2 -35
American Boat Restoration (Dr Gel)................10 Unique Marine.................................................... 1 Proud member of the Eastern New York
Coeyman’s Marine Services..............................43 Viking Boat Yard ................................................ 2 Marine Trades Association, Seaplane
Conroy’s..............................................................36 Whites .................................................................10 Pilots Association, Southern Saratoga
Hyde Park Marina…………………………………9 Zollers Marine.....................................................36 Chamber Of Commerce, Experimental
Hudson GMC -- hudosnpontiac.com ...............37 USA Marina (Inisde Back Cover) Aircraft Association, AOPA,Hudson
Hudson River Pilots Association ....................37 Riverfront Marina River Fishermans Association (Awarded
Jo Lea Automotive Center.................................56 Scarano Boat Friend Of Hudson River 2015), Hudson
Karas Insurance..................................................43 Shady Harbor (outside Back cover)
Lou’s Boat Basin ...............................................36 NYS Parks NY River Ice Yacht Club,
MacDonald Marine..............................................56 Haverstraw Marina (Commodore 1973)
Marine Diving......................................................67 Boat Upstate New York
Newburgh Yacht Club........................................72 Cortlandt Yacht Club (Inside Front cover) Telephone: 845-401-2699
Nick Roberti................................................37 Keep Our Waters Clean
Panco Petroleum................................................67 Liberty landing email: [email protected]
Precision Propeller............................................35 Erie Canal
Riverview MarineServices.................................68 Charles Point Marina Publisher & Editor
Riverview Repower ............................................9 Mahopac Marine
River Rose for Sale ............................................66 Cornettas John H. Vargo
Rob Lewis...........................................................68 Haverstraw Bay Classic
Rondout Yacht Basin ........................................72 Author, Patent Holder, Speaker,
Seafarer Canvas ................................................68 Strong Advocate For Promoting The
Sea Tow ..............................................................60-64
Sea School..........................................................66 Marvelously Clean and Bountiful
Hudson River.

WE Must Stop Condemning The
Hudson River For Political and

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