Boating on the Hudson - April/May 2023

About The Cover The Mighty Bear Mountain Bridge

This magnificent bridge, 100 years old in the Fall of 2024, should be recognized for what it is, an iconic example of the genius of the American people in developing the very best and latest technology at the time it was built. There is enough information in this story to provide planning for celebrations leading up to the event by tourism, businesses, an others, so that it can be celebrated as it should be.

Let’s do this right so everyone understands the significance of this anniversary!

John H. Vargo Publisher

What are the

“Rulesof-theRoad”?

In order to answer that question perhaps in would behoove me explain my interest in writing this article. Over time, and I do hate to admit how long that is, I have experienced many situations on the water that could have been prevented if vessel operators new what they were doing. A boat is not an automobile. It does not handle the same, it does not have brakes, in bad weather it cannot be pulled off the road to wait it out and it can SINK! Unfortunately, anyone with the wherewithal can buy a boat; be it sixteen feet or sixty. They can turn the key and go. Agreed, most will seek some instruction to familiarize themselves with their new vessel. I then ask “is that enough”.

I do not believe so.

For hundreds of years there have been vessels on the high seas with very few incidences of collisions. Why now, in our time, do we need “rules” governing how we operate boats? The key here is “in our time”

In the last century there have been two World Wars, and other military conflicts that have led to a large number of merchant vessels being built, not to mention military vessels added to the mothball fleet. Many of these vessels were sold cheaply to anyone who could afford them. Countries with very little maritime experience were suddenly operating on the high seas with crews having very little experience. There was a communications gap as well. A ship from one country would sail into the waters of another country which spoke a different language. People from different countries speaking different languages on the bridges of these vessels. I think “communications gap” is an understatement!

And then, in the 1960’s, we saw the advent of the supertankers. The largest moving vessels that ever existed. Up to a quarter mile in length with drafts of 70 - 80 feet carrying millions of gallons of oil.

In the United States we have an economy that allows the average person to own and operate

by Capt. Peter Kane

pleasure craft - just take a look at Charlotte Harbor on a sunny day in February or better yet take a trip to Miami. Sometimes it looks like there are more boats than people.

So, we have various kinds of people operating all types of vessels: professional mariners, foreign vessels, new boaters and experienced boaters - and they all know it all!

Picture this: A commercial freighter with a German captain and Portuguese mate approach a Liberian supertanker. They are all in the vicinity of Japanese and Russian fishing boats and let’s include a few recreational boaters.

1. Who says what to whom?

2. In what language?

3. What will happen?

4. Rule of BIG, the tanker wins!

In 1972 at the United Nations there was a formalization of International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea. The IMO (International Maritime Organization) adopted and ratified the rules for avoidance of collision at sea. These rules which went into effect in 1977 and are referred to as the COLREGS (Collision Regulations). They are the International Rules. These rules are to be adhered to by all vessels at sea and waters navigable by sea going vessels. The only exception to these rules is to avoid immediate danger.

Inland Rules vs International

In the 1972 meeting which adopted the International Rules the United States asked for special rules. These rules, adopted in 1981, are referred to as the Inland Rules. You may have noticed on your paper charts a magenta line. If you look closely at areas around bays, harbors or inlets you will see the dashed magenta line which is the seperation

between Inland Rules and International Rules. They are the COLREGS demarcation line. These Inland Rules were necessary because of the huge amount of maritime traffic that moves in and around our ports. They include, but are not limited to, New York, Boston, San Francisco Bay and many other regions. My experience on the Hudson River of New York testifies to this need. When I am the Captain on board I regularly communicate with the bridge of other commercial vessels via VHF radio.

When I see I am meeting a down-bound tanker I will call him and agree upon which sides we are to pass. There is no doubt or confusion. “Albany Queen this is Rip Van Winkle off your bow. I would like to meet on one whistle. Rip, I’ll see you on one whistle (pass port to port). Simple, safe, no confusion - we are following the rules!

Now, I do get the argument from time to time: “we only have a 25 foot outboard and we do not go any farther than over to Boca, maybe out into the Gulf on occasion to fish. I know what I am doing why do I need to know these rules? Why do I need a VHF radio? I have a cell phone.”

wife and two children. After passing thru Plum Gut and navigating into the Sound the electronic navigation failed; no chart-map, GPS. It was now dark and they had no idea where they were. Maintaining the current heading, at some point they ran between a tug with a long tow. They hit the tow wire, the boat sank. The tug was not aware of what had occurred until long after the collision. The husband, who was operating the vessel was thrown into the water, his family drowned. He was found the next day on Plum Island - alive.

After the fact: Do not rely on electronic navigation. Learn how to plot a course on a paper chart. Take fixes frequently on your position and mark it on the chart. Have a compass on board and learn how to use it. Learn the “rules” and keep a copy of the rules on board (it is mandatory on charter and commercial vessels). He did not know identification lights when navigating at night. The tug had proper lights displayed; running lights and towing lights displayed on the mast indicating he was pulling a barge on a long tow.

My intent in future articles is to answer these questions. Let me end this one with a short true story (I have many!)

A family of four was navigating Long Island Sound at dusk. They were traveling back to Mystic, Connecticut after spending the day at Montauk at the tip of Long Island. Husband,

Now, I know I was not there and there may have been other circumstances but, from what I heard from other captains and the media this is what happened and it could have been avoided.

Capt. Peter E. Kane ©2023 Osprey Marine Ltd.

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by John H. Vargo, Publisher

True believers are those that will go iceboating, wherever and when ever the opportunity presents itself.

The weekend of Feb 10, 11 and 12 was just such an event. Despite weather reports the

preceding week that made Sacandaga Reservoir in the foothills of the Southern Adirondacks an iffy possibility, day by day, leading up to this weekend, true iceboaters were loading up their iceboats and waiting for the final word.

The word came when Brett Kolfrat scouted it out on Friday, and assured everyone it was going to be a great weekend. That is exactly what happened.

Thanks to Lanzi’s on the lake, who provided the access so necessary to get this wonderful weekend together.

Waterford Canal Festival

Returns May 20-21, 2023

by Pete Bardunias Senior Vice President, Community Advancement, Capital Region Chamber

The Waterford Canal Festival is set for the weekend following the opening of the New York State Canal System, with exciting festivities planned and a chance to celebrate the 200 years of the Champlain Canal (1823-2023). Many people know that the original Erie Canal opened in 1825, but the Champlain has been around two years longer! It’s fitting that the Festival takes place right at the confluence of the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers, where these two storied canals meet.

This year, the Waterford Canal and Towpath Society (WCATS) is taking on an expanded role as co-host of the event. Known mostly for its historic tours of the remnants of the old waterway in Waterford, and the pre-Pandemic canal outings and boat rides offered to grade schoolers as part of the 4th grade history curriculum, WCATS is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history and value of the canals. President and longtime Waterford resident Russ Vandervoort, who also serves as Deputy Supervisor of the Village of Waterford and historian to the Town of Waterford, is elated to have an extra special reason to celebrate this year. “Waterford has a great history with the canal,” says Russ, “so its fitting that we can kick off the 200th anniversary of Champlain Canal travel right here where the waterway and, in fact the nation, begins.”

The Waterford Canal Festival is a perennial favorite, attracting thousands of visitors to the shores of the waterway. Hosted by the Waterford Canal and Towpath Society and the Village of Waterford, with support from the Chamber of Southern Saratoga County and other sponsors including Momentive

These tugboats, owned and operated by the NYS Marine Highway Transportation Co. (nysmarinehighway.com) out of Troy, serve to remind everyone that the Erie and Champlain Canals remain very much a working waterway. Commercial

craft aren’t seen as often these days, but they still ply these waters, and with so many changes ahead in how New York State supplies its energy and propels its delivery vehicles, this industry could well be poised for a remarkable comeback!

Performance Materials, Stewart’s Shops, the Port of Albany, State Farm-Christina Lloyd Insurance Agency, and others, the festival will feature vendors, food, kids’ activities including a fishing clinic presented by the Hudson River Fishermen’s Association, free boat rides from several local tour boat charters, boats and cars for sale, music, presentations, and of course a front row seat to the operation of the fabled canal itself, from the “Battery” where the rivers meet, to the top of Lock E-2 on the Erie Canal.

For more information on the 2023 Waterford Canal Festival, visit waterfordcanalfestival.com. If you have something you’d like to exhibit or sell at the Waterford Canal Festival, there still may be space available! Please visit the website and fill out the contact form, and someone will be in touch as soon as possible.

For more information on the Capital Region Chamber, its affiliates, events and programs, visit capitalregionchamber.com or stop by the visitor center at the Clifton Park Rest Area on the I-87 Northway at Exit 9

Hudson Valley resident and publisher Tom Martinelli helped his son David pull this nice largemouth from the waters off Peebles Island during the kids fishing clinics at the 2022 Waterford Canal Festival. Professionals from the Hudson River Fishermen’s Association (thehrfa.org) volunteer their time to assist and teach young people to master this great sport!

Companies large and small participate in the Waterford Canal Festival each year. Momentive Performance Materials (momentive.com), also located in Waterford, not only has a large display booth (background) but their Fire Brigade and EMTs provided emergency services support for the event. Thankfully no one was needed, and they mostly educated people on safety and served free cups of juice, but their presence definitely is reassuring!

M y love of lemon is legend ary. When I was smalI I used to bite and suck on the lemon wedges that were sitting so nicely next to the maraschino cherries. Completely ignoring my Mother bawking something about dam aged tooth enamel. (Which, by the way Mom, you were so right.)

To a teenager who would ask for lemon so often I developed a pinching hand gesture. Some thing akin to the universal scrib bling in the air means you want the check. My Father still teases me with it to this very day. Then it was adulthood, where I was the only one asking at Tasty D’Lite if they had any lemon flavor? My friends were all losing their minds on Milky Way and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup, I was dancing if they had, way down at the bottom, Lemon Chiffon. It didn’t matter, that crap wasn’t even really food. But lemon bars or a lemon tart, lemon sorbet or even a lemon cream pie doesn’t stand a chance in my gluttonous presence. It was gluttony that brought this recipe to me. I try my best to always have a good solid sweet available to my family at all times. The last few years it’s pretty much been a steady rotation of classic cheesecake, pumpkin cheesecake and flourless chocolate cake. At any given time you can find any one of those three yummies in my kitchen. The pumpkin cheese cake had been worked pretty hard lately with the holiday season just passing, I wasn’t in the mood for chocolate, yes you did read that correctly, and what I really wanted was these sinful lemon cookies that Vicky and I will make anytime we come into contact with a special lemon. Anything

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unusual in the lemon family will propel me to dive into my forbid den flour container (I’m not really supposed to eat starch) and whip up a batch of heavenly lemoney ness that is so delicious I have treated them like currency. Hell,I bartered those lemon cookies for my favorite piece of artwork. I wanted lemon, something creamy and tangy and rich all at the same time. Something that would really curl my toes but not kill me like starch, and then it hit me. I have often marveled in dismay at the contradiction between dairy and citrus, particularly lemon juice. Lemon’s acidity instantly curdles and separates the liquid, which makes difficult things like Lemon milkshakes or Lemon Cheese- cake...until now. The reason the lemon cookies worked out so well was the infusion of the lemon flavoring into the sugar. The sugar is ran through a food processor with fresh lemon zest and the sharp blade until all the zest is pulverized into the sugar. They become one. And through this delivery method, the citrus doesn’t sepa rate the dairy. I wondered if I could do the same thing to make lemon cheesecake? I could just make some fresh lemon sugar to substitute for the granulated sugar and increase the already included lemon juice. However with such an increase of lemon juice it seemed best to combine it with the vanilla extract and add it to the batter just after the eggs. Also, I had a cabinet full of lemon curd, bottles and bottles of the stuff. I’m a shopping junkie. If I love it and its on sale, I’m buying it. And in this case there was a sale on every kind of Lemon Curd, so I bought one of each thinking what bet ter way to find a favorite? What I ended up with was a wonderful education in Lemon Curd. It was going to be my topper. I have seen alI my Iife, cheesecakes with strawberries on top, blueberries on top, all different kinds spinning around in the diner dessert case. They were nothing more than classic cheesecake topped with a fruit there was no strawberry flavor in a strawberry cheesecake. I saw all kinds, but

never lemon. Hmm? So of course I felt com- pelled to try it.

Lets just say if there was a sec tion of my recipe book called ‘orgasm’s had in the kitchen’, this recipe would be one of them!

The standard cheesecake recipe is not difficult. Its not a lot of ingre dients, it’s success depends on trickery. Pure and simple. There are certain tricks to cheesecake,

I will teach those tricks to you and I learned a new one with this recipe. And you know me, when I got something good I have to share the wealth!

You’re going to love this recipe, especially if you have a standing mixer (like a Kitchen Aid), it’s a great tool for this job. If you have a hand mixer with the two rotat ing blenders, you can still pull it off just fine, but be SURE to have your ingredients at room temperature.

In addition to the recipe ingredi ents, you will need:

Parchment Paper Pencil

Scissors

Food Processor w/sharp metal blade

Water Bath:

Baking pan large enough to place the cake pan inside of it without touching the sides, kitchen towel, hot water, and a pair of dam fine oven mitts.

Cake Pan: NOT SPRING FORM!

9 or 10 inch round is what we use. Any shape pan can be used**. If you can cut on the Iine you can line any shaped pan with parchment paper.

6 8oz. Bricks of Cream Cheese - let sit out until room temp. Approximately 30 minutes on the counter.

1 Cup Lemon Sugar ***

½ Cup Confectioners Sugar 1 Tbs.

Vanilla Extract

6Tbs. Lemon Juice 1/3 Cup Sour Cream

6 Eggs - room temperature Pinch of Salt

Butter - room temperature for

Greasing the Pan

Place oven rack in the bottom position. Preheat oven to 500° - your oven better be clean!

Butter cake pan well and line the bottom with a circle of parchment paper. Sides too.

Put full teakettle on stove to boil Use

a standing mixer, paddle at tachment.

Begin with the cream cheese, lemon sugar and a pinch of salt. Beat on low to get started. About 1 minute and then scrape down the bowl. It’s gonna be lumpy bumpy.

Continue to beat on med-low for another minute. Scrape down the bowl. Yes again, get used to it. Frequent scraping is one of the tricks.

Blend until you feel the cream cheese has incorporated with the sugar. Scrape down again.

Add one egg at a time, you’re looking for most of the egg to be incorporated before you add the next. Don’t rush this step. Scrape down the bowl again.

Combine lemon juice and vanilla extract. Add to the batter.

Add sour cream

Blend for another minute and scrape down the bowl, again.

Pour batter into the parchment lined cake pan and place the cake pan into a water bath. Place the whole water-bath contraption onto the oven rack before filling it with hot water. The water should be no higher than ½ way up the sides of the cake pan. Go slowly, you don’t want to spill

any boiling water into the creamy cheesecake batter.

Bake for 10 minutes at SOD° After the 10 minutes is up, keep the door closed & reduce the oven temperature to 350°

Bake for 1 hour and check. If the center jiggles when you wiggle the pan, she’s not ready yet. Bake for another 30 minutes. It’s done when a knife comes out clean.

When baking time is finished, leave the cake in the oven and crack the door. Leave it in the oven for about an hour.*

Let the cake sit out of the water bath for another hour.

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. Overnight is even better. Cake will keep up to a week refrigerated. Freezes great! Individ ually wrap the last piece or two- if there is any left over - into the freezer for random cravings.

Before serving, take the cake out and float it in a sink filled with warm water. Not too deep, just enough to go ½ the way up the cake pan. Make sure the entire cake is covered with plastic wrap to protect it from the warm water. After a few minutes floating in the warm water, remove the cake pan from the water. Jiggle the now warmed parchment paper sides until they lift freely from the pan. Now you can turn out the cheesecake. Get a FLAT cake plate and a second flat surface.

I use a cutting board, place the cutting board on top of the open ing of the cake, turn it over, ... hard. Like, make a THWACK sound hard. Gently lift the pan by the sides, exposing the parch ment lined bottom of the cake.

Gently remove the parchment paper circle and then center the cake on the flat cake plate you will be storing in the refrigerator. Check all this out before hand and have it set up. The cake has a gently browned top, which forms an almost crust-like texture. The underside with the parchment circle will be very soft and moist. Vicky loves the top crust, so that defines which side of the cake is now considered up! The yummy golden brown top that she loves so much acts as a wonderful moisture barrier if you are think ing of topping the cake with say... lemon curd, or strawberry sauce, or strawberries, blueberries, jams, whipped cream...you getting me here? ANYTHING you want to place on top of a cheesecake will adhere better and hold up longer if the golden brown is considered the TOP. No surprise to me, she knows how to make everything just a little bit better .

Smother the entire top of the cheesecake with a bottle of your favorite lemon curd. Ours is The

English Provender Co. www. englishprovender. com After con siderable taste testing of all the brands currently available, both Vicky and I agree that the flavor, texture and quality of The Eng- lish Provender Co. is far superior. And we found them not in our batch of purchases. They were a company we visited with at the last FFS (Fancy Food Show) at the Javits Center. My professional reason for living, by the way. We have been searching high and low for a new base for our Magic Oil and the FFS is a wonderful place where all the foodies in the world have gathered. See?...Heaven.

We were very impressed with their products and booth at the show and asked them to forward us information about their prod ucts and a few samples of items we could use for lvey’s In My Kitchen, Inc. We selected a few products and were very happy to receive them. They were prompt ly put into the sample room, with everyone else smart enough to send their items. Because just like we did that day, the sample room is where we first go shopping, the place to go when it really mat ters. That’s where the good stuff is, that’s where all the gems lay.

And it is a gem; the color of the lemon curd is golden and gel-like at the same time. It is made with very few ingredients and is all natural. When we went through the tastings, there was a wide range of yummy to yucky. Lemon curd is akin to jam or jelly but with a shorter shelf life. Look for one from an English company or English style, it was invented in England. I’d imagine citrus was pretty hard to come by back in the 1700’s and they found a way to make it last. Lemon curd is the result. It has lemon, sugar, eggs, butter. If you pick up a bottle of lemon curd and the ingredients list is as long as your hand, put it back, don’t waste your time. Not one of the multi-mutations were any good. Real lemon curd should make your mouth experi ence a sweet, buttery, pucker. Not enough bite to make you wince but enough tug and tang on the back of your tongue to make you really sit up and take notice. It is not difficult to make, how ever, I delegate this task currently to the professionals who make a lovely jar without messying up my kitchen. Next time I come across a special lemon, maybe I’ll change my mind. I am primed given we have the chickens, so our eggs are incredible, AND we have Liz milk...Shunpike Dairy, which means I can make butter.... alright, never say never. But for now, when you are looking to get turned on by lemon curd, go visit www.

englishprovender.com

TIPS & TRICKS OF THE TRADE

PARCHMENT PAPER: A no-stick must! Before you get started, with a pencil, outline the bottom of the pan. Cut just inside the line. Then take a large sheet of parchment paper and wrap it around the outside edge, all the way around the pan. Cut and let it roll into its natural tube shape.

Place the tube of parchment paper inside the pan and trim approx. 3 inches above the rim. Use room temperature butter as glue to ad here the parchment circle first to the bottom and then gently unroll the parchment tube along the but tered sides of the cake pan adher ing to the pan the whole way.

WATER BATH BASICS

Place the filled cake pan into a larger pan, such as a baking dish or roasting pan.

Place a kitchen towel under the cake pan to prevent juggling and water spillage.

Have a teakettle boiling on the stove for the water bath. Place the whole water bath con traption on the oven rack. Then fill it up.

* If you are pressed for time and do not have the leisure of letting the cake sit in the turned off oven, you may take it out of the oven, keeping it inside the water-bath to begin to slowly cool.

** Since the parchment paper extends the height of the cake pan walls there is more flexibility in pan shape and size. You don’t have to worry about the batter running over.

*** LEMON

SUGAR

Lemon sugar is the cornerstone of this recipe. Any excess can be stored in the refrigerator for a few weeks in an airtight con tainer. You will need a lemon zester, a tool which we found to be a real mother$#@ker. I will see it in hell I am sure. There

are so many different tools on the market to remove zest you would think they are wonderful. No, They are horrible useless tools of torture. There is the theory of a microplane... something I thought I owned until I couldn’t find it the day I needed it. I would recom mend a good long firm one with a comfortable handle that can go in the dishwasher. There was this gadget thingy with a plastic cup, zest collector. I would have thrown it out for being useless, however, I believe that it will work well on nutmeg. That’s about it, nutmeg. Not used in this recipe, and after all the picking I had to do to retrieve all the valu able zest from that awful tool, it owed me something. I wanted to break it. Almost took my thumb off handling a blade that required an unfindable handle gadget. I finally made the safest and sim plest choice...an old fashioned, hand held, tinycircled tipped lemon zester. After a few scrapes down, I was making those lemons my b!t@#. Wash your lemons before you zest them. Zest from top to bottom. After you have scraped the entire lemon down you can go around once before you get to the white pith - which you want none of. Use the zest from three lemons to one cup of sugar. Place the zest into the food processor with a Tbs. of sugar and pulse for one minute. Then add the rest of the granulated sugar and pulse for another minute. You want to really pulverize the zest into the sugar. This is the trick to true lemon cheesecake, lemon IN the cake!

Cheese cake mixing

Cheese Cake All

Parchmenting Pan

Lemon Zest and Sugar

Let’s Talk About the 56th Fighter Group P-47’s

by Ralph J. Ferrusi

Whether they liked it or not, during World War II in Europe the Eighth Air Force P-47 Thunderbolt and the P-51 Mustang were “joined at the hip”. They were two very different aircraft, and both had their strengths and, weaknesses. The “Jug” was BIG, heavy, with a big radial-engine. The Mustang was light, maneuverable, and, graceful. The Thunderbolt had eight 50-caliber machine guns, with a combined rate of fire of 100 rounds per second. The Mustang had—pretty much the standard at the time—six 50’s. The Mustang had RANGE: it could escort B-17’s all the way to Berlin, and back: longggg missions. On the debit side, the Thunderbolts had to turn back, at a certain point, and, the Germans knew this and took advantage of it…

The Thunderbolts could attack ground targets and sustain a lot of damage and return to England. The cooling system of the water-cooled Rolls Royce Merlins was one of the Mustang’s weak points, particularly to ground fire: one bullet, or cannon shell in the cooling systems would be fatal.

Before we get into the nitty-gritty of the 56th and the Thunderbolt, let’s kick around some interesting facts and figures. Many of the house-hold name Mustang pilots—Dominic Salvatore Gentile, Don Blakeslee, Ratsy Preddy for example—flew Thunderbolts, and shot down their share of ME-109’s—before their units switched to Mustangs.

And, here’s something I had never thought of until I began writing this: I can’t think of a single “famous” Thunderbolt!!! I practically grew up knowing about the “Shangri-La”, “CRIPES A’ MIGHTY”, “OLD CROW”, “Nooky Booky IV”, “Moonbeam McSWINE”, “ALABAMA RAMMER JAMMER”, “JERSEY JERK”. Not one—not a single—P-47 name comes to mind.

And, thinking out loud, the “always a bridesmaid” P-47 was to the much-more-glamorous P-51 what

the B-24 was to the much-more-glamorous B-17. Everybody knows about The Memphis Bell, and, Twelve O’clock High. Name a famous B-24??? Know of any B-24 movies??? Case closed.

OK, let’s get around to the P-47, and the 56th Fighter Group. Who were the Thunderbolt aces??? Did they name their planes??? How many air-worthy Thunderbolts are there today??

The P-47 Thunderbolt, produced by Republic Aviation, of Farmingdale, Long Island, and, Evansville, Indiana, from 1941 through 1945, was one of the main—and one of the heaviest: when fully loaded weighing up to eight tons, making it one of the heaviest fighters of the war —United States Army Air Forces fighters of World War II.

It was designed by Alexander Kartveli (!!!), a Russian immigrant of Georgian descent, who had fled from Tbilisi, Georgia to escape the Bolsheviks (an interesting aside: Kath and I visited Tbilisi in 1987). It was designed around the Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp two-row 18-cylinder air-cooled engine producing 2,000 hp, that also powered the Navy F6F Hellcat and the Marine’s F4U Corsair.

The first Thunderbolt prototype was produced in 1941, and a grand total of 15,686—variants “A” through “M”, with the “bubbletop” “D” being the most well-known— were eventually produced.

The final P-47 rolled off the production line in December 1945. According to Wikipedia, as of August 23, 2021, P-47’s survive in 14 countries, including Croatia and Serbia. In the U.S.A 10 “D’s”, two “G’s”, and a YP-47M are listed as airworthy. No “N’s”… A standout P-47 name: “No Guts-No Glory”.

The first P-47 combat mission took place March 10, 1943 with a 4th Fighter Group (FG) fighter sweep over France. The first P-47 air combat took place April 15th with Major Don Blakeslee of the 4th FG (later famous for its Mustangs) scoring the Thunderbolt’s first air victory: an FW-190.

The Thunderbolt ended the war with 3,752 air-to-air kills claimed in over 746,000 sorties of all types, at the cost of 3,499 P-47’s to all causes in combat. By the end of the war, the 56th FG was the only 8th Air Force unit still flying the P-47, by preference, instead of the P-51. The unit claimed 677.5 air victories and 311 ground kills, at the cost of 128 aircraft. Despite being the sole remaining P-47 group in the 8th Air Force, the 56th FG remained its top-scoring group in aerial victories throughout the war.

Famous 56th FG Thunderbolt pilots included Lieutenant Colonel Francis S. Gabreski, 28 victories (I had the honor of meeting Francis Gabreski at a Dutchess County Airport warbirds air show, and shaking his hand); Captain Robert S. Johnson, 27 victories (with

“Always a Bridesmaid”

one unconfirmed probable kill leading to some giving his tally as 28); and 56th FG Commanding Officer Colonel Hubert “Hub” Zemke, 17.75 victories.

Gabreski flew five P-47’s, none of them named, but all with the fuselage id codes HV-A. It appears Johnson flew four P-47’s: a “C”, Half Pint; and three “D’s”: Lucky, All Hell, and Penrod and Sam. Zemke flew Happy Warrior and Oregon’s Britannia. Both Gabreski and Zemke finished the war in German prison camps. On July 20, 1944, during a strafing run Gabreski’s prop clipped the runway and he crash landed and was captured. He had flown 166 combat sorties, and was credited with 28 air and three ground kills.

Zemke nominated himself for transfer to the 479th FG in order to fly the Mustang in combat. On October 30, 1944, the wing of Zemke’s P-51 was torn off due to turbulence, and he bailed out over enemy territory and was captured, after 154 missions and 17.75 confirmed aerial victories.

Johnson had some close shaves, but on May 8, 1944, on the last mission of an extended tour scored his final kills, breaking Eddie Rickenbacker’s World War I record. He flew 89 combat missions between April 1943 and May 1944, and was credited with 27 aerial victories.

P-47 Thunderbolt

Specifications (P-47D-40 Thunderbolt)

• Length: 36 feet ¾ inches

• Wingspan: 40 feet 9 5/16 inches.

• Height: 14 feet 8 1⁄16 inches.

• Empty weight: 10,000 pounds.

• Maximum takeoff weight: 17,500 pounds.

• Maximum speed: 426 miles per hour at 30,000 feet.

• Range: 1,030 miles.

• Service ceiling: 42,000 feet.

Fun Facts

The Thunderbolt was nearly twice the weight of a Spitfire. A 4th fighter Group pilot, after transitioning from Spitfires, said “it was like flying a bathtub around the sky”, and Thunderbolts were likened to “seven ton milk bottles”.

On the Plus Side, pilots felt they could fly a P-47 through a brick wall and live.

Czech composer Bohuslav Martinu wrote an orchestral scherzo in 1945 entitled P-47 Thunderbolt in tribute to the aircraft and its role in World War II.

In 2015, the P-47 Thunderbolt was named the state aircraft of Indiana (!!!) due to its Evansville roots. Evansville produced a total 6,242 P-47s, almost half of the P-47s made nationally during the war.

Get in touch with Ralph at: rjferrusi@frontiernet.net

www.boatingonthehudson.com

A Happy Go Lucky Charterboat Fisherman

Of all the charter boats on the Hudson river I nominate Captain Christian Lucks the most amiable of them all

Working out of the Peekskill Yacht Club, he does not have to go very far to take his customers for a memorable experience on arguably the most scenic section of the Hudson River.

When you board his boat and just turn around to the north, only a half mile away, is the Bear Mountain Bridge. (By the way next year is the 100th anniversary of the Bear Mountain Bridge) To the west is some of the best striped bass fishing on the Hudson River. The secret is to be there when the fish are there, an that is the tricky part. However, depending on tide an wind there are a number of opportunities to be on the fish.

Most people think that they can just contact Captain Morgan and go jump on the boat. That is not the case

by John H Vargo Publisher

at all. Any good charterboat captain on the Hudson River is booked solidly in abvance, some, years in advance. It is not just fishing but fireworks, trips to New York City or to the north are all in the cards. Many people loved to celebrate birthdays or other special events on board his boat the Blue Eyed Devil.

Captain Christian Lucks operates his boat as a six pack charter. This means that four guests are Are allowed on board plus the captain an mate. The best part is that Captain Lucks ha a 100 ton Coast Guard license which gives him years of experience on the water.

Again I urge you to contact Captain lucks NOW to discuss a future trip on the magnificent Hudson River.

Website - captainmorgancharters.net

Email - captainmorgancharters5@gmail.com

Cell - 914-586-6237

Ask Dr. Gel

by Dave Weakley

“Email me or call me with your questions! I’ll be happy to help you out” americanboatrestoration.com / email: boatrepair@aol.com Office: 413.665.7424 / Cell: 518.577.7799

rituals

Out of storage finally! Remove the winter cover /canvas or shrink wrap

Once the cold season is over and milder temperatures arrive it’s time to pull the storage cover off your boat. March sun feels pretty warm! April and May temps can really heat up the inside of a shrink wrap boat. To prevent mold stains and the smell of gas, it’s important to get that wrap off and cover your boat with your canvas or at least very carefully slit open areas of shrink wrap allowing ventilation!

I’ve been repairing boats for close to 50 years. The info I am sharing with you is backed by my experience and hopefully it will be helpful to new boat owners and seasoned ones as well. It is intended to make you aware of the factors needed to keep a boat in good shape, and the reasons why a lot of damage occurs, what to do if it happens,how to prevent it, and how to care for your investment. It’s not meant to worry you as a boat owner but to educate you so you can take action when the situation arises.

I decided to share information in two parts; this issue and next issue because there is so much. Some information is already known by many but for new boaters it’s important to share.

“Did you know? “Magic Eraser” will scratch your gelcoat! It looks to be doing a wonderful job cleaning when it is wet. But when it dries all the scratch damage appears! It was a huge expense to remove all the scratches for one of my customers!

Hardware check:

Tighten screws, nuts, bolts, etc on bow eyes, seating, cleats, ladders, swim platform bolts, windlass, railings, antennas, electronics, windshields, rub rails, engine and transom, biminis, hatch doors, etc Clean and polish metal with a good metal polish.

Dave Weakley is the owner of American Boat Restoration and has been keeping boaters afloat in fine trim and good repair for over 47 years.

The

of Spring as a boat owner.

Time to clean

Ideally you cleaned your boat when you put it away! Right? So Spring cleaning won’t be monumental and you’re ready to go! It is a good idea to give your boat a fresh wash and inspection after storage. Get out the hose, cleaning buckets,sponges,micro fiber cloths, gloves etc.! Fiberglass boats need to have a good surface protection so that algae, dirt, grime and critters can’t adhere to the gelcoat. Spring clean with a good marine “boat wash” or “boat soap” - 3M, Seachoice, Starbrite, Marykate, etc. are brands to consider. They are mild detergents which should not remove the sealer glaze and wax. You can use Star Brite Instant Hull Cleaner,Spray-nine, Fantastic, or OnOff, etc. They are all good cleaners, won’t damage your gelcoat, but they will eventually remove the protection your boat should have such as sealer glaze and wax. The boat will be like a magnet if the defense is removed.

Examine the Gelcoat

• Check deck and hull for oxidation, gelcoat cracks ,scratches, gashes, airvoids, etc. It’s best to repair any gelcoat problems sooner than later to avoid worse problems and more expense down the road.

• Check for osmotic blisters. Repair is highly recommended.

Marine Sealants

I often see soaked up and rotted core material in the area of decks, around cleats, floors, transoms, window frames, engine hatch covers, seat bases, under rub rails,hull/deck joints, port lights,etc. If there are any areas of peeling and/or missing sealant it is an invitation for problems. It must be removed and replaced.

Never use silicone! I’m not a fan of it. In my opinion there is no place on a boat to use silicone. It dries out, flakes, shrinks and falls out. Use Marine Sealant, I favor 3M

There is a sealant specific to each application.

Be sure to use the right one for the job. Here’s technical info from 3M that will be helpful.

• Sealant 101 – High quality polysulfide bedding and deck seam sealant. Chemically cures to form a firm, rubbery water tight seal. Use above and below water line. Seals between mechanically fastened joints on wood, metal, fiberglass and most plastics. Becomes tack free in 5 hrs and remains permanently flexible. Has excellent resistance to chemicals and weathering, salt water, and stress caused by joint movement.

• 3M Adhesive Sealant Fast Cure 4000UV - Superior UV resistant, remains flexible, use above & below

1. Spray and then wash your boat down with your boat wash.

2. Compound the gelcoat using top quality Marine products. See more info about proper compounding techniques further in this article.

3. Apply a good coat of marine sealer glaze being careful to completely cover the gelcoat.

4. Next apply a high-quality marine UV protecting wax.

5. After you apply an ample coat of sealer glaze and wax the boat should be protected from stubborn stains and grime for a while at least!

6. Clean your boat often during the season by using the “Boat Wash” and don’t hesitate to wax it regularly throughout the season. Protect your gelcoat like you protect yourself from sunburn

• Reglaze and wax if your hull was cleaned with an acid wash ( e.g. On-Off) All the gelcoat sealer protecting properties are gone and need replacing!

• If your boat is going to be in the water all season, seriously consider applying epoxy barrier on hull from the waterline down. It is the best protection you can provide on your hull to help prevent osmotic blistering

• Touch up or replace antifouling paint

water line. Good for sealing deck to hull joints, thru- hull fittings, window and door frames, deck hardware, etc.

• 3M Adhesive/Sealant 5200 - Workable up to 4 hrs, tack free in 48 hrs, cures 5-7 days. No shrinkage remains flexible, won’t sag or flow, bonds and seals well. Use above & below water line. Excellent resistance to weathering and salt water. Note- this is a permanent sealant! You could do damage to your boat taking it apart, so use wisely!

• 3M Adhesive/Sealant Fast Cure 4200- General all purpose polyurethane that chemically reacts with moisture to deliver flexible bonds with good adhesion to fiberglass, gelcoat, wood, plastics and metals. Paint-able and sand-able. Not recommended for sealing wood decks. Teak cleaners or sealers may soften it. Forms water tight and weather-resistant seals on joints and hardware.

•3M Adhesive/Sealant Fast Cure 5200 – Tack free in one hour, fully cures in 24 hrs. Seal is exceptionally strong and stays flexible. It retains strength above and below water line. Won’t sag or flow. Bonds and seals port holes and deck fittings, motors on fiberglass transoms, under moldings, etc. Note- this is a permanent sealant! You could do damage to your boat taking it apart, so use wisely!

This includes both operating your boat and trailer. You can do a lot of damage to your boat if you don’t know how to use your trailer. It’s important to put the trailer in at the proper depth when launching and taking out your boat. Trailer guides or guide-ons are also helpful to have. They attach to your trailer makes it easier to accurately load your boat and helps to avoid damage to your boat.

Every boat launch has its own characteristics. Is it too steep? Too shallow? Drop off quickly? Does water level change? Is it slimy and slippery? Adjustments need to be made. Be prepared as much as possible at home or in the parking lot and not when you are

Trailer inspection

Have your trailer serviced by your favorite marina or do-it-yourself. Inspecting and servicing and having it in good condition is easier than doing it on the shoulder of the highway. We repaired a beautiful Roth boat that had a 13’ long deep gash on the hull caused by a roller that fell off the trailer. The owner was unaware the roller fell off and damaged the boat when he put it back on the trailer. Needless to say the owner was not happy. The damage could have been avoided if the trailer was inspected and maintained.

• Check condition and pressure of tires including spare

• Check and lubricate wheel bearings

• Examine bunks, rollers and pads – tighten loose screws, bolts, staples,fasteners

• Check bunk carpet for wear – replace worn out, old, sandy and gritty carpet

As the new boating season begins I’d like to talk about Self inflicted damage that can be avoided

There is a reason why a crack or other types of damage appear in Gelcoat! Some cracks are caused by how the boat was built, others are caused by circumstances out of your control, and then there’s self-inflicted damage!

Gelcoat cracks caused by how the boat was made by the Manufacturer

Do you have cracks around your windshield? Around cleats, or anything fastened with a screw to your boat installed by the manufacturer?

on the ramp. Be courteous of others! You may also want to be prepared to take video! You may capture a “Funniest Home Video” A boat launch can provide some entertaining moments! Do some homework and establish your own “Pre-Launch “routine” every time you launch! E.g.: have all State required safety equipment and State Boat Registration on board, disconnect trailer lights, check fuel, oil and fluids, make sure no leaks are in the engine compartment, check battery and connections, all gauges working, lights working, ensure drain plug is in and secure, inspect prop, ventilate!!! Before you start your engine(s)!

• Clean and lubricate winch- check strap/rope

- Replace if they show any weakness what so ever! Use caution when releasing the winch because the handle may try to spin rapidly

• Check hitch

• Lubricate tongue jack and wheel

• Test lights and electrical connections

• Check surge brakes (if equipped)

• Check safety chains

• Check tongue lock

• Have current registration and inspection sticker

Canvas

Clean and treat canvas and biminis with waterproofing if needed. Repair or replace as needed. Canvas helps protect gelcoat from penetrating UV sun rays.

The cracks under your windshield are probably coming from the screws that are holding your windshield to your boat.

If you remove the molding off of the windshield you’ll find the screws. A majority of cracks started day one when the windshield was installed. The windshield screws need to have pre-drilled holes, the cracks began because the holes were not drilled correctly.

The proper way to drill into the Gelcoat to prepare for a screw is to use a countersink.

Drill bit and turn it in reverse until you get through the Gelcoat. Then you can turn it forward to go through the laminate, and then you put it back in reverse to do the counter sink in the Gelcoat

The threads of the screw and the flutes on the drill bit cannot come in contact w the Gelcoat

If you are new to boating reach out for help to learn the ropes!

If the threads come in contact it will lift on the edge of the Gelcoat causing a crack. The cost for the repair for the crack(s) maybe covered under warranty that depends on the age of the boat and the manufacture. Cracks must be repaired because they will continue to travel just like a crack on your windshield.

Pre-drilling holes must be done to install anything on your boat requiring a screw or rivet. My advise is to use stainless steel hardware. Otherwise you’re going to get rust streaks. In the situation, when riveting I advise aluminum rivets verse stainless steel. When you install a stainless steel rivet it takes a lot of pressure to get it to flare out and snap off making the rivet much tighter, and potentially causing a crack. If

Here is an example of the epitome of stupidity:

“After you drill the first hole wouldn’t you see daylight”?? This avoidable mistake was very expensive to repair.

The result of misdrilling was 8 self-inflicted holes mid-ship into the hull of a three color Polyflake boat Owner of this boat installed electronics on the inside of his nice flake boat. When he was done he walked away from the boat, and when he returned he noticed 8 screws sticking out of the side of boat. He had no idea how much damage he had done until I did a repair estimate. A multiple color Polyflake repair entails a huge amount of work. The cost runs into Thousands of dollars. The customer thought it was an unreasonable cost until he received the insurance company’s appraisal of repair, which turned out to be higher than ours!

Before you attempt to drill anywhere on your boat, you may want to find out what’s on the other side; you could be drilling into your fuel or water tank, fuel lines, electrical components, wiring, etc

Manufactured airvoids

Sometimes airvoids just suddenly appear. You could be waxing your boat And all of a sudden you stick your thumb through the gelcoat. A customer of mine did this in the cock pit area on his new boat.

An air void can be a broken piece of Gelcoat the size of a pea or quarter! It also can be a elongated hollow area that can run under the Gelcoat for many feet in length along a chine, gunwale or sharp angles. Another airvoid repair I did ran almost the entire length of chine on a twenty foot boat. It jus kept going and going as I ground it out.

When the Gelcoat is broke open you’ll see the waxy shininess of the laminate under it. Generally, you will not see any signs of impact anywhere. There doesn’t have to be an impact to open up an air void.

How a air void is created?

During the boat building process, gelcoat is the first thing sprayed in the mold. Next applied is the

you have rivets to replace you have to drill out the rivet and end up with a hole bigger than the first hole that held the rivet. Now chances are you going to need to call the “Dr” to repair that big hole.

A nice thing about a screw is you can remove and replace it easily. you can just unscrew it and put in a new one

Follow my drilling process anytime you put a screw into gelcoat. Anytime you drill a hole in your boat be sure to use sealant and make sure it’s the proper sealant. I use 3M products. Use the correct type that applies to your project. This is most critical. Seal those holes so water can’t get through into the laminate.

fiberglass laminate. It is resin soaked laminate which has a lot of fiber in it for strength. In the areas of sharp angles the fibers can bridge across the angles instead of laying flat against the gelcoat. The reinforced laminate is supposed to be pushed tightly against the backside of the gelcot by hand using tools. This process is called caulking. If this caulking procedure is not done efficiently air voids can develop. Not every boat has airvoids but it is a common occurrence happening to most manufacturers.

The airvoids are common in 90° angles - Inside the cockpit corners - around the boarding ladder storage,bridge steps/storage compartments, hatch covers, on the chime, on gunwale edges etc.

The caulking process is done quickly because the resin can start to cure before the layup is complete.

An airvoid is a manufacturing defect, and depending on the age and manufacture, the cost of the repair may be covered by the manufacturer under warranty. It is important to have air voids repaired as soon as possible to prevent water from getting in behind your Gelcoat.

Eyelets and Cleats

There are specific purposes for eyelets and cleats. Some boaters think they can attach anything to the eyelets and cleats on the bow and/or stern of their boat. It’s important to know the difference because if they get ripped out of the hull it could potentially be dangerous and a very costly repair. Eyelets or sometimes called lifting eyes will be much stronger than cleats. They are reinforced much better with backing plates. They help keep your boat where you secure it, whether at the dock, anchored or on your trailer. It’s used to hook up to your winch stand to help launch and retrieve your boat, tow your boat to shore or pull a water skier.

What most people don’t know is the backing plates that are used to reinforce eyelets and cleats are commonly made of plywood. It’s large enough to cover a big surface area for what the engineer intended the eyelet/cleat to be used for but the plywood could absorb dampness and make the plywood weak. When

Perfect example of excessive Gelcoat! This added to the problem of the badly prepared screw holes.

I replace rotted plywood backers I prefer to replace it with stainless steel or aluminum. Keep that in mind when you’re winching up your boat onto your trailer. You don’t want to pull the eyelet out from the front of your boat. Be prepare to duck! Keep this in mind when you’re hooking up to big towables like the hot dog with six people on it. Use common sense when you’re using these eyelets and cleats. Your boat is not intended to be a tow truck. I have fixed gelcoat and fiberglass where many of these eyelets and cleats were installed and have ripped out. Some manufactures install a towing ring on the transom for pulling a water skier. Know there often is a weight limit sticker near the eyelet. Cleats are an essential part on your boat for docking and tying up. They are used to tie ropes through and secure your boat to the dock. They sometimes take on a large amount of stress due to the current and/ or wind. It’s a good idea to periodically check that fasteners on eyelets and cleats are tight.

The repair is complete.

Cracks starting at screw holes indicating the holes were not prepared properly.

Gelcoat applied too thick during manufacturing.

T his is a very common problem with all manufactures.

As mentioned earlier, Gelcoat is the first thing that is sprayed into a mold when the boat is built. Manufactures should adhere to spray a certain Mil thickness. Gelcoat on most boats should be 15 to 20 thousandths (.015 - .020) thick. Both too thin and thick gelcoat will cause problems.

Boats are supposed to be flexible, and if the Gelcoat is too thick it’ll be more rigid and will crack.

If the gel coat is applied to thin, what will appear is called print through. You will see the fabric laminate.

Thick Gelcoat causes many problems such crazing or spider cracking.

If the crazing or cracking is not repaired it can keep cracking and be susceptible to water intrusion. Water can seep in and will lift the

Here is the basic wet sanding process;

Dr Gel, I compound the boat and a short while later in the season it goes right back to dull again. What can I do to keep the shine?”

d B. Poughkeepsie, NY

Ed, The dullness in the gelcoat goes beyond the surface. Gelcoat is porous and the fade is embedded in the pores of the gelcoat. When the boat was new it had a sealer glaze that filled the porosity in the gelcoat. It’s likely after years of washing the boat especially if harsh chemicals and or dish washing liquids were used the sealer glaze has gone away. Now that the protective glaze and wax is gone the UV sun rays are penetrating the porosity in the gelcoat.

Degrees of fading will vary depending on color; darker colors, e.g.; red, maroon, green, dk. blue all have large amounts of pigment and will fade faster than lighter colors.

“In most cases gelcoat shine and color can be restored!”

If you are not aggressive enough when you compound you are

shining only the surface. You need to take the top layer of gelcoat off to get to good gelcoat. It is possible that the right compound materials and technique will fix your problem. Get good gelcoat compounds. There is a difference between compounds for cars and boats. Generally gelcoat compound is more aggressive than automotive compound. Next a marine UV protecting wax must be applied to insure the longevity of the shine.

“If you are going to compound and wax your boat you need the right materials and equipment” Here’s what you need; a good particle mask; compounds dry out your sinus and skin, eye protection and light weight gloves, terry cloth rags, a variable speed buffer, not an orbital buffer! Orbital buffer is good for polishing but not for compounding because you won’t get the heat from it necessary to get a shine. Be sure to get a buffing pad; different from polishing pads. Use a good quality wool pad, I use a 3M doubled sided pad. The pads are pricey, but you get what you pay for. a good quality wool pad, I use a 3M doubled sided pad. The pads are pricey, but you get what

I test spot an area starting with a professional grade gelcoat compound. If that does not remove the fade then I will wet sand using a sanding block starting with 1000 gt. During the process the sandpaper is completely saturated with water. If fade is still present after testing with 1000 gt., I will then use 600 gt wet sandpaper. I will not use any coarser paper. I work 1 sq. ft at a time all the way around the boat being very consistent on how much sanding is done. The gelcoat must be sanded evenly otherwise the boat will look like a leopard. If 600 gt is removing the fade, 1000 gt is used next. Depending on finish desired 1500 and 2000 gt is used. Final applications are professional grades of compound mentioned above, sealer glaze and UV protecting wax. Once the gelcoat is refurbished back to a nice shine it is very important to keep the boat waxed!

“As a general rule; buffing without a little heat you’re not going to get the shine”

Start with using a course compound. Apply to the boat using a terry rag. Put enough on to keep it moist; too much will sling all over and make a mess. All buffers spin clockwise so put compound on the boat and work right to left in small areas so the compound stays moist and it will avoid loading up your buffing pad. Be careful buffing around registration numbers, vinyl graphics and stripping tapes! After using the coarse, wipe the residue off the boat. Clean the pad with a tool called a spur. You can use the side of a screw driver but it tends to pull the pad apart. Next apply a good marine Sealer Glaze. It can be applied and removed by hand but for best results use the buffer. Wipe the boat down one last time and apply a good marine UV protecting wax. Wax is essential because the Sealer Glaze does not have UV protecting properties. If the gelcoat has become badly chalked and it comes off onto your hands and clothes when you rub against it wet sanding and compounding will be required to bring the shine back.

“Question for you Dr Gel, I pulled my boat out to get it ready for the season. It has a scum line on it that I cannot get rid of. What do you recommend?”

Joe C. Catskill, NY

In your case there is a remedy in a bottle. I have used two cleaning products that I like; One is called FSR - Fiberglass Stain Remover (FSR) made by Davis. It is a unique stain absorbing gel that serves a variety of purposes. It is ideal for removing oil, rust, exhaust, waterline and transom stain its non-abrasive quality means that it is safe to use on white painted surfaces as well as on gel-coat. Just don’t forget to test a small area to be sure FSR will not damage the finish. This product requires no sanding or compounding, and can simply be applied with a brush, sponge or cloth. Wait a few minutes and then wipe or rinse off. This product also works great on shower stalls and furniture made of fiberglass. The second is Star Brite Instant Hull Cleaner Gel formula,it instantly removes grassy marine growth, rust, scum line, yellowing, fish blood and more, clings to the underside of boats and other vertical surfaces, it is safe for use on fiberglass & painted surfaces, no hard rubbing or scrubbing required Another hull cleaner is On-Off, an acid cleaner that will strip everything off your boat. It is available at many marine supply stores. It comes in two different forms liquid and a gel. I suggest using the more user friendly gel formula. The liquid atomizes in the air and can easily get on your skin. If you elect to use the

liquid keep the wind at your back, use protective gloves and eye protection! Don’t get it on anything but your boat! It is an acid, remember, and will discolor trailers, especially galvanized. After using it according to the directions be sure to rinse the areas thoroughly. You will absolutely need to apply sealer glaze and a good coat of wax after using OnOff. It’s essential to seal the gel coat pores!

“What is the best UV protecting wax to use?”

Steve M. Saratoga Lake, NY

There are many great marine wax products available. Ask ten people what they like and you will probably get ten different answers. I have used many types of boat waxes through the years and the one I feel is superior and use exclusively is Farecla Profile Polymer UV Wax – available through smsdistribuors. com. Whatever you choose to use just be sure the wax is formulated for marine use!

At day’s end…. take care of your boat. Wipe it down, inside and out, remove all those wet towels, dry the soggy lines, open compartments to ventilate. Secure it well and cover it. Look for “Part Two” in next issue of Boating On The Hudson & Beyond!

Abandoned boats in the Hudson: Riverkeeper initiative recovers 18 vessels

by John Lipscomb

derelict vessels, and believe many more are out there, NPR reported last week. These vessels can create problems by blocking navigational channels, damaging ecosystems, causing visual blight, and diminishing an area’s recreational value, notes the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. Left unaddressed, the boats will likely sink, leak contaminants, release debris, and remain are a source of tons of plastic pollution for years.

Thankfully, NOAA’s Marine Debris Program supported the 2022 removal operations by Riverkeeper and partners, including the City of Hoboken, Sea Tow and the NY-NJ Harbor and Estuary Program of the Hudson River Foundation. The projects are described below.

W

ith support from NOAA and other partners, Riverkeeper is helping to rid the river of derelict vessels that cause ecological damage and navigational hazards.

In a new initiative, Riverkeeper succeeded in removing 17 sunken and abandoned boats from the Hudson in 2022, helping to address a source of ecological damage and pollution. Earlier this month, January 2023, yet another vessel was removed when a local marine contractor stepped forward to join the effort, and – as he put it – give back to the river that provides his livelihood.

Together we’re trying to deal with a difficult problem that has no easy fix, and that occurs nationwide: fiberglass boats left to pollute waterways, with no one taking responsibility for their removal. Officials in Virginia, for example, are aware of at least 230

Weehawken Cove: 14 vessels removed. In New Jersey, Riverkeeper, the City of Hoboken and multiple partners collaborated to remove sunken boats and marine debris from Weehawken Cove, long used as a boat graveyard. The project aimed to eliminate the potential release of harmful metals and chemicals, such as oil and mercury, as well as plastics and fiberglass, thereby helping to restore the local ecosystem. Read more here.

Rondout Creek and the mid-Hudson:

3 vessels removed

After Hurricane Irene in 2011, a sailboat (below) was stranded on the Hudson River shoreline at Sturgeon Point in Rhinecliff, visible to Amtrak passengers traveling through ever since. During Irene, flood waters in Rondout Creek caused the boat to break free from its moorings. In November 2022, it was finally removed by Sea Tow operator Joe Thomas, based in Kingston on the Rondout, also with funding from NOAA.

Two years ago, a small outboard power boat (left) was abandoned on the south bank of the Rondout across from the Hudson River Maritime Museum in Kingston, under the Route 9 bridge. This boat, too, was removed by Sea Tow in November.

In what we believe was another storm casualty, a 25-foot sailboat (below) was stranded in the marsh about a mile north of the Rip Van Winkle Bridge in Hudson, N.Y. We had hoped to remove this wreck under the NOAA grant, but in the end, the funding was not sufficient. We were resigned to living with that wreck until further funding could be secured.

But just last week, Randy King Jr., owner of Madeline Marine in Verplanck, stepped up. He notified me that his crane barge and equipment were in Saugerties, finishing a job, and offered to retrieve the stranded sailboat at no cost.

This was a stroke of luck for the Hudson River. The stars had to align on the same day: an incredibly generous marine contractor, unusually high tides, calm winds, and a warm spell, which held back ice. On January 5, Madeline Marine succeeded in removing the boat.

out of the marsh and secured at Hop-O-Nose Marina, unharmed.

Over time, the owner covered the entire towing expense. My trust in him was rewarded.

All together, these efforts add up to a total of 18 derelict vessels removed, from November 2021 through present. We’re happy about that.

Why are so many boats left abandoned?

Insured vessels that are wrecked in a storm can be efficiently removed, because insurance covers “salvage,” even if the vessel is a total loss. The problem is with uninsured vessels: The cost of salvage, in many cases, equals or exceeds the value of the boat, so the owner has no incentive to retrieve it. In other cases, boat owners intentionally abandon vessels, to avoid maintenance, storage and repair costs. Unlike abandoned cars, which still have value as scrap metal, fiberglass boats have no value as scrap. On the contrary, they are costly to dispose of as solid waste.

What can be done?

We’re eager to discuss, with state officials, various scenarios that might fund or incentivize the removal of wrecked or abandoned boats. Encouraging all boaters to carry insurance would help. Perhaps a progressive, one-time fee on the purchase and registration of any boat in New York State could build a state-managed fund for wreck removal.

Randy said to me: It’s my pleasure to give back to the river, which gives me my livelihood.

Catskill Creek: Catamaran removed

Over a year ago, in late November 2021, I was southbound on patrol when a nor’easter passed through and resulted in a very high flow out of Catskill Creek.

When I arrived in Catskill I saw a 35-foot catamaran aground in Ramshorn marsh, a beautiful wildlife sanctuary. I was able to contact the owner, and learned that he was in a very tough spot. He was recovering from a terrible injury, unable to work, and lacked the money to hire a salver at the time. Yet he had staked all his dreams on enjoying his boat in the future.

Working alone, I tried to pull the catamaran out for two days at high tide with no success. I decided to hire a salver to tow the boat out of the marsh. I couldn’t stand to have the boat die and remain a blight on that beautiful marsh. On November 5, with the help of Sea Tow, we got the catamaran

(Note that not all boats are registered. Registration is required only for boats with engines. And expired registrations are difficult to enforce.)

Perhaps a surcharge resembling a bottle deposit –for boats – is a way to cover disposal costs for these non-recyclable products that, if abandoned in the environment, persist for decades and decades as pollution and visual blight.

Without a solution, the problem isn’t going away. I’m sorry to say that on our last Hudson River patrol, I spotted another wreck just south of Poughkeepsie. In New York Harbor, including Jamaica Bay, there are many, many more.

Stay tuned for updates, and let us know your thoughts. You can sign up to receive Riverkeeper’s email updates here - www.riverkeeper.org/

If you spot an abandoned boat, you can send a report via Riverkeeper.org/watchdog. Please try to give us an accurate location, and photos.

This is the view from “Harmony on the Hudson” bed and breakfast, opening this year in time for the canal season, in Stillwater NY between Locks C-4 and C-5.

No Cabin? Don’t Despair, You CAN Take Your Open Boat to the Canals!

by Pete Bardunias

Cruising guides talk about the great inland waterways and opportunities to explore and enjoy them, but most are written from the perspective of a yacht owner. Or at least a boat with a vee berth and a porta potty. So what does the open boat owner do in order to cruise north up the Hudson to Lake Champlain or turn west along the storied Erie Canal and Mohawk River? There are ways to make that trip work, even in a boat without a cabin. Here are some tips: It’s easier than ever to reach Lake Champlain in an open boat, without camping under the stars. There are many places to stop and go ashore to use modern restroom facilities, with restaurants and other services not too far away. Waterford, Mechanicville, Schuylerville, Fort Edward and Whitehall all have such accommodations. Overnight stays need a little planning, but can easily work, thanks to some great facilities at the Schuyler Yacht Basin and a new Bed and Breakfast opening along the

river’s edge in Stillwater.

Stillwater, NY is a quaint, quiet village, with a larger town surrounding it that runs across most of the famous ground in Saratoga County (Bemis Heights, site of the famed 1777 battle, is in the town of Stillwater). The new BnB, called “Harmony on the Hudson”, is a 2 bedroom, 1 bath plus office located between Locks C-4 and C-5 in the longest lock-free stretch of the canalized Hudson River, available between May 1 and the end of the canal season in October by boat, and all year long by land access. For more information, contact Sher Tedesco at (518) 858-8652, or email jtedesc7@nycap.rr.com.

A few miles further north, in the village of Schuylerville, is the Schuyler Yacht Basin (1 Ferry St, Schuylerville, (518) 695-3193, theyachtbasin.com). Located just steps from historic Fort Hardy Park and Hudson Crossing Park in Schuylerville (where General Burgoyne’s men first crossed the Hudson, then retreated after the Battle of Saratoga to lay down their

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The author and his wife Eileen enjoyed a Valentines Day seafood dinner at Max410 at the Water’s Edge in Glenville, just across the Mohawk River from Schenectady. Summertime boaters can enjoy outdoor dining here and overnight accommodations at the adjacent Homewood Suites by Hilton Schenectady hotel.

arms and march to a nearby epic surrender which shook the world), Schuyler Yacht Basin has excellent protected dockage, great restrooms with showers and laundry facilities, a wonderful waterfront restaurant, and several air conditioned “container cabins” which provide comfortable overnight accommodations for 2 with built in kitchens and bathrooms with showers. New for 2023, they have acquired a 32 foot Bayliner which will be used as a stationary overnight cabin for up to 6. So even if you have an open boat, you can stay on a cabin cruiser for the night! Continuing north, there are accommodations within walking and/or taxi distance, which means you can take your open boat through to Lake Champlain.

Westbound on the Mohawk River, there

have always been ample dockage, restaurants, fuel and showers, but overnight accommodations have been hard to find. The Homewood Suites by Hilton Schenectady (2a Freemans Bridge Road, Schenectady NY 12302-3604, (518) 579-6727, homewoodsuitesbyhilton.com) is located right along the water, next to Max410 at the Water’s Edge (max410.

An aerial view of the Homewood Suites by Hilton Schenectady, with Max410 at the Water’s Edge restaurant in the foreground and the transient docks visible alongside. There is also a launch ramp next to the complex, and the road in foreground traverses across Freeman’s Bridge into downtown Schenectady, bringing even more amenities within walking distance. Photo courtesy of Homewood Suites by Hilton Schenectady.

com), a gourmet restaurant with dockage and a poignant 9/11 memorial located on the premises. For enterprising souls, the nightlife, entertainment, additional dining and even gambling of downtown Schenectady, Mohawk Harbor and the Rivers Casino is just a brisk walk away. There are even medical facilities at Mohawk Harbor, which could be useful in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

Heading west, there are motels and other accommodations within walking distance of the canal , in places like Palatine Bridge, Fort Plain, St. Johnsville and Little Falls, and all the way out to Lake Oneida. More accommodations can be reached by taxi.

The eastern Erie Canal admittedly doesn’t have the riverside amenities that can be found in western NY, where some nice hotels/motels and really top notch BnBs are steps from the water, some even with their own dockage, but still its doable. And that means a lot more cruising waters lie within reach for all boaters from the Hudson Valley and beyond. So maybe this is the year to plan your open boat adventure, on the New York State Canals!

Comfortable overnight accommodations for 2 can be found in these container cabins, old shipping containers turned into excellent overnight rooms with kitchen, bath and air conditioning, at the Schuyler Yacht Basin in Schuylerville.

Harckham and Levenberg Introduce Bill to Ban Release of Radioactive Waste into the Hudson River

New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg announced today they have introduced legislation (S.5181) that will prohibit the discharge of any radiological agent into the waters of the state. The new legislation was galvanized when plans were announced by Holtec to release radioactive waste water from the decommissioned Indian Point nuclear power plant into the Hudson River.

Past owners of the Indian Point Energy Center, which opened in 1962, had been releasing radioactive waste water into the Hudson for decades. Through federal, state and local investments and actions, the Hudson River is much cleaner today than it once was, and the river now provides increased and significant economic strength to the communities that line its shore and the state as a whole.

“After decades of tremendous efforts to clean up the Hudson River, the idea of anyone dumping radioactive water into this estuary, the economic lifeblood of our region, is simply outrageous,” said Harckham. “No person, corporation or government has the right to recklessly pollute New York State’s waters, and the mere idea that this is being contemplated is troubling. While the decommissioning of a nuclear power plant is a complex issue, there can be no rationale for releasing radioactive waste into the Hudson.”

“Too much is still unknown about the possible impacts of discharging radioactive waste into our waterways,” said Levenberg. “We wouldn’t want people to feel inhibited in their recreation or in moving to our communities because of the stigma of radioactive wastewater. And ultimately, the State of New York should have control over what is released into our waterways.”

The legislation, which was developed in consultation with environmental advocates, including Riverkeeper, includes a stipulation that violations would be met with fines of $25,000 per day, then $50,000 per day for a second violation and $150,000 per day per violation thereafter.

Holtec Indian Point LLC and Holtec Decommissioning International LLC preside over the Indian Point nuclear facility in Westchester while continuing the decommissioning process. The potential release of radioactive contaminants to our state’s largest river is an urgent matter to the residents of Peekskill and all other communities along the tidal estuary.

Existing regulations represent the minimum protections the state is required to provide, and state laws must be more protective of the Hudson River and all of New York’s waterways, as existing state regulations do not address the discharge of radiological materials. Harckham and Levenberg added that New York’s abundant clean water sources will serve as a competitive economic edge in the years to come, as the effects of climate change continue to threaten the country and the world.

“Holtec International’s reckless plan to discharge tritiated wastewater from the Indian Point Energy Center’s decommissioning site into the Hudson River in the coming months must not go forward as planned. The state has a clear role to play in protecting the health and economic interests of its citizens and natural resources and this legislation introduced by Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Dana Levenberg does just that,” said Riverkeeper President Tracy Brown. “Riverkeeper strongly supports this legislation to prohibit discharges of radiological agents into the state’s waters. We urge the Senate and Assembly to expedite its passage and, ultimately, are counting on Governor Hochul’s support to turn this bill into law.”

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T he worst nightmare any good marine mechanic can have is bringing a boat or even a car for that matter back from storage for a long period of time. The longer it has been sitting, the worse the problem. Anything that has been left in storage for 2 years or more, never turned over, but left to sit, has dead gas.

Ethanol added fuel of ten percent causes problems from “phase separation” caused by moisture that has collected from leaks through condensation, (storing a boat with half empty fuel tanks is the worst condition) but leaks in gaskets on deck, or having old fuel lines before E 20 fuel will cause fuel problems!

Gas engines that have been in storage, for 90 days or more, with ten percent ethanol in it, begins to phase separate, and may turn to varnish, not only in the fuel tank, but throughout the fuel system.

The number one rule in leaving a boat engine for a long period of time is to run the carburetor or dual carburetors dry by starving the engine for fuel when you put it away. Unfortunately many people buying a boat that was a “good deal” never consider how long it has been sitting or how it has been in storage.

The EPA markings on new fuel line show it has an inner liner impervious to alcohol-extended fuel.

Continued pressure from the federal government to increase the amount of alcohol in fuels has brought serious concerns and changes to the marine industry and the way fuel systems

are manufactured, rigged, and maintained. E10 fuel (gas blended with 10-percent ethanol) has been difficult to adapt to, but the marine industry has made the necessary changes to parts such as gaskets, carburetor repair kits, fuel lines, pumps, filters, and injectors to combat the ravaging effects of alcohol in the fuel. Here’s how to maintain your fuel system to ward off unwanted effects of alcohol-laced fuels.

The engine can’t run if it can’t get fuel. The innards of older fuel hoses are highly susceptible to alcohol deterioration, and if left unchecked can disintegrate and cause clogging, poor running, and even engine failure. Newer fuel hoses have an inner liner to prevent deterioration from alcohol-extended fuels.

The new EPA mandated fuel line (A1-15) uses a very tough inner liner.

The new EPA-mandated fuel line (A1-15) uses a very tough inner liner; it’s visible by looking into the end of the open fuel hose. It does make the hose somewhat less flexible; it’s tougher, for example, to push the hose onto a fitting.

We at Alex Marine Plus recommend that the old fuel be completely removed and disposed of properly. Tne new EPA mandated fuel lines replace the old lines, one way fuel valves and most importantly the water separating fuel filter that was on the boat or now will be replaced by the new water separating fuel filter.

Quality brands like Racor are head-and-shoulders above the rest because they use better components, and finer-micron filters. However, the typical marina brands are fine, too, and work well to filter out water, dirt, and other contaminants. Placement in the fuel line should be between the tank outlet and engine inlet.

Replacing an older fuel filter with a new canister-style, water-separating unit will help keep your boat’s engine running smoothly throughout the coming 2020 season. Our expert mechanics will and can get your boat running smoothly however, we must look at the total Fuel system in order to do our job correctly.

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