Marina Village Marina
1936 Quivira Way
San Diego, CA 92109
Telephone:
619-224-3125
From Dock Phone "0"
Fax:
619-222-0634
E-mail Address:
gerry@marinavillage.net
Web Site:
www.marinavillage.net
Office Hours:
Monday - Saturday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
After Hours Security
Phone:
619-921-3515
US Coast Guard:
800-424-8802
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Greetings From the Marina Office
 Happy Holidays Marina Village Mariners!
We hope you all are enjoying some of San Diego's great Winter boating weather and decorating your boats for the season. Before we know it, we'll be celebrating the new year!
A Word About Electric Space Heaters
 During the colder months a lot of boaters use electric space heaters. BoatUS has published four tips about heaters:
- Turn if off: Never leave a portable electric heater on while you are away from the boat or when you go to bed.
- "Tip Over" switch is a must: Many portable heaters are not intended to be used for unstable locations and don't have wide bases needed to keep them upright when another boat's wake strikes your boat. Use only an electric heater with a tip-over switch that will shut off the heater automatically if it gets knocked over.
- Keep the heater separate: Never use another high-amperage appliance on the same receptacle with a portable electric heater.
- Don't take the "Extension:" Never use an extension cord with an electric heater.
That's it for me this month - I hope you enjoy the rest of the newsletter, and I look forward to seeing you at the marina.
Gerry Charest - Marina Manager
Gerry@MarinaVillage.net
When to File a Boat Insurance Claim
- By Kells Christian
While brain storming with our assistant, Ms. Anna Rosvall, on subject matter for a newsletter, she suggested this subject. As we have been assisting with marine insurance claims for over two decades, she thought we could write something that would be informative, helpful and interesting. Well, two out of three is not bad.
Along with every insurance policy issued is a declarations page. The declarations page identifies the insured, the vessel, the inception date (most policies are annual), the policy number and the various details of coverage and policy limits. The policy which follows the declarations details the various coverage provided and is very useful if battling insomnia. Compared to an insurance policy this article is a "thriller".
Review of a declarations page from a major player in the boat insurance market revealed nine separate coverage areas. They include: property, liability, pollution, medical, tender, personal effects/sport equipment, towing, uninsured boaters and longshoremen/harbor workers. Most policies will not include all of these options and a review of your policy may reveal an unexpected exposure. An understanding of the coverage will allow you to utilize your policy better.
Having Trouble Hanging On To Your Dream Boat?
New owner of San Diego Boat Movers has a proposition for you ...
For most people, owning a boat or yacht is part of a life long dream.
But given the current recession, boat owners are facing some challenging choices all the while grasping to find a way to keep their dream afloat.
 So what's a boat owner to do if he's upside down on value, or not able to keep up with payments for a slip at a marina?
One answer is to dump it on the market and take a big loss.
But what if you want to hang on to your dream boat until times get better again?
 Leland Parsons has an another answer - "Let us store it on land for you for a fraction of the cost of keeping it in the water; and we'll keep it from deteriorating until you are ready to take it back".
Parsons is the new owner of San Diego Boat Movers, known as an expert shuffler of vessels from coast to coast for over half a century.
"I hate to see someone give up their boat if they don't have to", Parsons said. "But often times, an owner doesn't realize there's any other alternative but to sell it for a huge loss. So if someone's in that position, we're now set up to come pick up the vessel; move it inland to our yard; set up the systems for storage; and keep it safe and dry".
When asked if his new service will upset marina owners, Parsons said "Actually no. If an owner is distressed to the point where they can't keep up with payments to the marina, or equally as important, unable to keep the vessel from sitting and deteriorating in a slip, marina operators would rather not have it in their marina".
Parsons said the company's San Diego storage lot can handle power or sailboats from small trailerable size boats up to 60 feet. He also indicated he is currently in the process of acquiring property for similar storage yards in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland and Seattle.
Unraveling the Mysteries of Yacht Financing - Lenders Want to Hear Your Story
- By Peggy Bodenreider
In last month's issue, I highlighted the reasons for financing your boat or yacht purchase, as it may cost you more in the long run if you pay cash. Let me recap these reasons:
- Financing frees up your cash for other uses like college tuition or a business venture, which may have higher borrowing costs than a boat loan
- The interest expense on the boat loan may be deductible on your federal tax return
- Let your money work for you, as the after-tax interest expense on the boat loan over 3-5 years may be less than you could earn by investing the money
- Equity loans are not readily available on a boat if you need the cash later
So now that I've got you thinking about financing your next purchase, let me discuss a few key areas lenders consider when making a boat loan. Though the parameters may vary from lender to lender, I can give you tips to help you qualify. Let's start with the "3 C's of Credit" which apply no matter what size loan you are requesting.
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MMSI - Are You Plugged In?
- By Richard Benscoter
I attended a seminar on boating electronics not long ago, and I was surprised to find out how many boat owners who have a VHF / DSC radio that is capable of using a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), but who have not enabled this incredibly important feature.
 MMSI is a free service that provides an enhanced, timely response if an emergency arises on your vessel at sea.
To understand what we're talking about here, just think in terms of MMSI being like an "app" for your VHF radio that you should "download" to your marine radio.
So what is an MMSI and how do I get one and why do I need one? First, MMSI establishes a unique number that identifies you and your vessel. For boats that travel in US waters only, the number can be obtained for free through web portals authorized certified by the FCC and USCG such as www.boatus.com/mmsi by Boat US, and at
this link by Sea Tow.
2011 San Diego Bay Parade of Lights
 The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights kicks off with fireworks, followed by the parade.
This year's San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is the 40th anniversary of the parade, and celebrates "Back to the Future!" with boats of all kinds judged for creative lighting, decorations and crowd-engaging fun. Here's a few details:
Sunday, December 11, 2011:
- Fireworks begin at 5:30 pm
- Light Parade begins immediately following fireworks
Sunday, December 18, 2011:
- Fireworks begin at 5:30 pm
- Light Parade begins immediately following fireworks
For Best Viewing:
For boaters wishing to view the parade, a good viewing area is where the parade route turns for Coronado, near the 10th Street Terminal. For those viewing on land, the north and south ends of the Embarcadero as well as the pathway along Coronado are good spots as they tend to be less crowed.
If you plan on viewing the parade from Harbor Island, get there early and be aware that parking is at a premium. Another good spot is the park behind Seaport Village.
Approximate Times at Locations Around the Bay
The parade takes approximately one hour to one and a half hours to pass any given point along the parade route. The approximate arrival time of the parade at various locations are:
- 5:30 pm Shelter Island (start of parade)
- 6:00 pm Harbor Island
- 6:30 pm The Embarcadero
- 7:00 pm Seaport Village
- 7:30 pm Ferry Landing on Coronado
More than 100 vessels will take to the water for the parade. For the most current information, visit www.sdparadeoflights.org
BlueSkyNews Boating Tip of the Month - The Old-Fashioned Lead Line
Before the advent of the electronic depth finder, boaters used a "lead line" in many instances to check out the bottom depth, and sometimes, to even check out the bottom conditions.
 But does the old fashioned lead line have any use in today's modern day electronic boating world? Many experts say yes - you should have one on board not only as a backup to your electronic depth finder, but it can also be very useful in certain other circumstances.
For example, a lead line can be very valuable on a stranded boat to probe for deeper water, either from the deck or from a dinghy.
Another use for a lead line is to check out the conditions of the bottom. Many lead weights have a hollowed out space at the bottom that you can put grease or wax in to bring up a sample of the bottom to see if it's sand, shale, mud, etc.
Simple, but effective, as they say!
"Tommy's Favorites" - Boating Product of the Month
- By Tom Jarvis
This month, I'd like to mention TRAC Ecological Green Marine Products, a manufacturer of safe, non-toxic, and biodegradable marine cleaning products that are used as descalers, cleaners, and degreasers.
Kevin Greene, CEO of TRAC, has developed a product line that after our extensive testing, performed extremely well and exceeded expectations.
 One of the products they manufacture is called Sew Clean. This liquid cleaner was developed to address the clogs and odors emanating from black water systems including the head, sanitation hose and plumbing.
This chemical will not damage hoses, rubber gaskets or seals in the head. It is designed to remove the uric scale and clogs which can cause plumbing to overflow and create unpleasant odors. The best way to use this product is to isolate the tank and let the product run through hoses and head with a circulation system or simply let the Sew Clean sit in the plumbing for at least an hour or so.
By using a bilge type pump and a five gallon bucket with outlet and inlet attachments, one can circulate the Sew Clean throughout the black water system.
The system should be flushed with fresh water after the cleaning process has completed. If you go to their website you will see their complete product line and circulation systems available.
 Editor's Note: Tom Jarvis is the Vice President of the Board of Directors of the SuperYacht Association, and he also performs outside Marketing and Sales for the San Diego Marine Exchange.
Click Here to email your boating product questions to Tom.
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