BOB'S "NO WAKE ZONE" Reports
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Drop Anchor and LISTEN TO AUDIO SEGMENTS Posted below each article Be sure and scroll all the way down...don't miss an important topic! Boating on Missouri lakes and waterways is truely an enjoyable experience! It's family fun. It's fishing fun. It's just plain relaxing and a great way to enjoy the
great Missouri outdoors.
Kenny Chesney's song "Boats...vessels of freedom...harbors of healing"
is what it's all about!
Bob's "No Wake Zone" Reports are designed to help boaters learn about new products and services along with reminders of boating safety to insure a safe return from a day on the water. Bob puts products and services to the "Missouri Show Me Test"!
We hope you enjoy these reports...meant to assist the owner of a flat bottom or canoe...to the 75mph fishing boat...to that 25 ft. ski boat...to the motoryacht or sailboat.
These audio reports are archived here so you can listen at your leisure. Thanks...and we'll "See You At The Lake"!
Special Announcement: Testing 1-2-3! We are now testing the following products and will have reports soon.
GOLIGHT Stryker Spotlight with Wireless Dash Mounted Remote Control - Installation and testing to begin soon...this one will "light up your life"!
"Honey, we're out of water...again"!
Those words add stress to your weekend boating that we all love to do. Now THE TANK TENDER can make those words go away...and replace them with "Honey, the Tank Tender shows are water tank is 3/4 full"! This very easy to install device uses air pressure to measure the levels in one tank or up to ten tanks...no electric or battery power needed! Each Tank Tender is custom made to the number of tanks you want to measure...Sweet! Listen to my report on this amazing internal tank measuring system that was easy to install. Hear the full report...click the audio button. The Tank Tender - Click for their web page for more info and to purchase direct!
Are you in the market for your first boat? Trading up?
There's a lot to consider...not to mention a lot to choose from! Need some help? Let's get some sound advice from Capt. Dennis Barnes of the Ozark Yacht Brokers based at the Four Seasons Marina at Lake of the Ozarks on these two topics. Here are the links that Dennis refers to in the interview and a link to the Ozark Yacht Brokers site as well. Listen to the two reports below the links. BOATUS.COM BOATTEST.COM
Dennis Barnes on buying new
Dennis Barnes on trading
Water safety is top of mind with us at BOB'S NO WAKE ZONE REPORTS and when Tami Cortney of the Corps of Engineers came into my office to say hello...she told me about some new things they were doing to help educate kids...and parents about life jackets and water safety. Meet Bobber and his new companion!
Tami is the Public and Water Safety Ranger at Truman Lake and you can listen to her comments and meet the new mascot in this report!
"Bob...get a hold on yourself!"
I'm doing just that with the FORTRESS ANCHOR..."The World's Best Anchor". My name can be added to the long list of boating industry sources that make that claim. Dropping and pulling my original 40 pound monster days are over...it has been replaced with the new 15 pound Fortress! My anchor pulpit and my back couldn't be happier! Listen to my report...click here to learn and order your FORTRESS ANCHOR...you too will agree, it's THE WORLD'S BEST ANCHOR! It's not just stronger...it's lighter! Listen to Bob's Report by clicking the arrow below!
The WaterStick - This may be the solution you've been looking for to leave your boat or RV spotless! The Waterstick combines softwater with a deionizer to create a "spotless" finish on your pride and joy! Listen to the three segments with Rick Halstead, the inventor and learn why the combination works so well together...and about a special offer when you buy at www.watersticks.com.
Part One - Rick discusses how he came up with the idea of the Waterstick audio ws1
Part two - Rick explains the best way to wash and then uses the Waterstick for a spotless finish audio ws2
Part three - In the final segment Rick tells us about ordering the Waterstick and what comes with it audio ws3
GOBIUS -Tank Level Monitoring System! Now an easy way to tell if your water and holding tanks are empty...full...or exactly the level at any given moment! Now there's no more surprizes when you're out on the water for the day! Here's a link to the US Distributor for GOBIUS. I installed this system in less than one hour. Now I know by a glance what my levels are...before we depart the dock. Pictured Top: GOBIUS Sensor Control - Bottom: Level Indicator.
For the Life of your Boat...there's a BOATLIFE product to help!
In this report, learn about several products we tested from BoatLife...an American company that does all its research and manufacturing in N. Charleston, South Carolina. Of the few we tried, we really liked the Polyshine...and the new Stainless Steel Cleaners the best...but you'll find the BOATLIFE carries a full line of cleaning and repair products. Check them out by clicking this link: www.boatlife.com and then listen to my report!
Accidents do happen on and around boats and docks...many are from slipping on wet surfaces...but SEADEK NON-SKID MARINEProducts are designed to help prevent this.
These SEADEK products have many uses including swim platforms, steps, on trailer fenders, decks, just about anywhere you step in and around your boat or dock. My audio report is below as we just installed some of these products recently. Here's a link right to the SEADEK website so you can check it out...by the way, for any size or configuration, you can order an inexpensive Templete Kit...and have your SEADEK custom made to fit! From Step Kit!
Communicating while you're out on the water is sometimes difficult. Ever try and use those hand-held two way radios...and dock at the same time? Usually there are others listening to your conversations, too. It's hard to do with only one hand...right? These Wireless HANDS FREEfull duplex units solve that problem. EARTEC is the company...click here to go to their web site to order or to get more information. Listen to my report with actual audiofrom our recent use!
Stop the smell...the odor...with the BIG ORANGE FILTER! You've walked down the dock and caught a whiff of, you know...someone's head. You've probably said to yourself..."Why don't they use some chemicals"? Chemicals will only do so much...but odor control from your waste holding tank is another issue. Most older boats do NOT have a vent filter. Install the BIG ORANGE FILTER and problem solved. We did...listen to my report. Click to go right to their website for more info! Update - My first mate said "I don't smell the head anymore...what did you do?"
Life Jackets...Invasive Spies...Ethanol...just a few of the topics that Margaret Podlish, BOAT US VP Goverment Affairs is dealing with. We caught up with her and she provided us with an update on these topics.
In our first segment...Margaret tells us about these areas of special interest these days...
Listen to this report - click to hear!
Zebra Mussels are now a problem for Missouri and Margaret has been working to help inform boaters on how to help stop the spread of these little destructive creatures. Listen in for some great info and then click the link for lots more info from BOAT US. CLICK HERE to see more from BOAT US on this problem.
The Missouri Department of Conservation is also all over this problem. They are taking this very seriously...in fact, they have a statewide Invasive Spies Coordinator! Click this link to get the MDC info available and a Missouri map that shows the current infestation levels and where the future threats may be. Zebra Mussel Web Site Info from MDC-Click Here! Don't let them Mussel into our waters...listen here!
What are you putting in your boat gas tank? Do you know if has Ethanol in it?
Let's find out what might happen to your fuel tank...gas lines...engine...as we speak with Margaret on this topic.
Get the audio by clicking here.
There was also a recent article in Boating Magazine by Vincent Daniello. Read his article by clicking here. Thanks to them for digging into this topic...good read.
Do motorcycle helmets save lives? Do seat belts save lives? Do life preservers save lives? Should the government tells us we have to wear a life jacket?
Big topic of discussion now at the US Coast Guard...and on Capital Hill. That's where Margaret Podlich, VP Government Affairs spends a great deal of time. Here's Margaret on this topic...in two sections!
Listen to both audio segments for complete details on this topic.
BOAT US TRAILERING CLUB - TOP 5 PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED BY BOAT TRAILERING AMERICANS...AND SOME GREAT SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO AVOID THEM...From BOAT US Trailering Magazine Editor, Patrick Piper.
In this series, Patrick first talks in general about the TOP 5...then proceeds to explain each in some detail and in the last audio segment you'll learn more about the benefits of membership and details on the BOAT US Trailering Magazine!
TOP 5
TOP 4 Reason for problems
TOP 3 Reason for problems
TOP 2 Reason for problems
TOP 1 Problem and great suggestions on how to avoid this!
Membership Info and details on the BOAT US Trailing Magazine
GET THE OIL OUT! Bob tries the new OIL GONE EASY and finds out that a clean bildge is a happy bildge and that one quart might do ya!!Check out their web site to learn more or to purchase: www.OilGoneEasy.com
Listen to Bob's "Missouri Show Me Test" on this product!
BOAT US ANGLER is a new Membership developed specifically for the fisherman. Mike Pellerin, BOAT US VP of Program Development talks with us about the details and how you can benefit from joining!
BOAT US Anglers Magazine - full of great info for fishermen...listen to Mike explain in this segment about the guides services and more:
Discounts on gas? Did you say Gas at a Discount? That's right...at participating BOAT US Cooperating Marinas...Mike tells us more...listen and save! For more details on the Angler program and membership, visit their web site - here's a direct link: www.boatusangler.com
BOAT U.S. MARINE INSURANCE: Bob speaks with Jim Nolan, VP Underwriting about the various insurance plans offered, services provided to boat owners and a special segment on Anglers Insurance and Claims Dispatch. Click here to go directly to the BOAT US Marine Insurance Section: BOAT U.S. Marine Insurance Link
Listen here for information on general marine boat insurance policies from BOAT U.S.
Listen to this segment on ANGLERS Insurance...something very special for fishermen from BOAT U.S.
Listen to Jim talk about Claims Dispatch and their 24/7/365 department at BOAT U.S.
Joby Gorilla Torch -- Three legs...powerful light...multiple uses! www.joby.com
Listen to audio report here
If you've ever gotten stuck out on the lake or on the ramp...we feel your pain. BOAT US Tow Boat to the rescue! Jerry Cardarelli is BOAT US VP of Towing Services and he tells us all about the many situations that they can handle...anywhere in the US!
Lake of the Ozarks Boaters...here's TOWBOAT US info for you. Listen to Jerry discuss the many Towing situations and how they assist...
The BOAT US Trailer Club is another option...with lots of benefits...Jerry explains:
Jerry finishes our discussion with some information on the Cooperating Marinas program through BOAT US...
If you Trailer your boat...how great is that! Now BOAT US offers you excellent "on the road" benefits when you join! Heather Lougheed of BOAT US got on the phone with me to explain more about the club and what it can do for you!
Membership Benefits...including a FREE Trailer Ball Cover...Listen to this additional information that Heather shares with us during our phone interview...
Nighttime Navigation - green-red-white - Be sure your's are working!
Boat Shows - where to find sail and power boats, products, in-water and indoor shows.
Fueling Safety - great advise
Reckless Operation - Water Patrol is watching you -
If you trailer your boat...you've had to wait in line to use a public ramp I'm sure. You may have been frustrated from time to time because another boater did not know the "rules" for unloading and loading...right? In this report, Missouri Department of Conservation Agent Andy Bullock(click Andy for link to MDC Web Site)shares some thoughts with us about using ramps...and some pretty common sense suggestions on making your next unload or load much more pleasant.
Thanks to David Lee, KDKD News Director for having Andy on his SpeakOut Public Affairs Program recently. CLick the audio link below to hear the 4 things you should know before you go!
More to come...drop anchor here anytime! Have a topic you want Bob to check into? Email nowakebob@gmail.comand we'll see what we can do!
If you are planning to boat on any of Missouri's waterways...you will find valuable information on the Missouri Water Patrol's web site. We've provided a link right here: http://www.mswp.dps.mo.gov/
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Need some help? Let's get some sound advice from Capt. Dennis Barnes of the Ozark Yacht Brokers based at the Four Seasons Marina at Lake of the Ozarks on these two topics. Here are the links that Dennis refers to in the interview and a link to the Ozark Yacht Brokers site as well. Listen to the two reports below the links.
and his new companion!
GOBIUS -Tank Level Monitoring System! Now an easy way to tell if your water and holding tanks are empty...full...or exactly the level at any given moment! Now there's no more surprizes when you're out on the water for the day! 
Pictured Top: GOBIUS Sensor Control - Bottom: Level Indicator.
Check them out by clicking this link: 
Accidents do happen on and around boats and docks...many are from slipping on wet surfaces...but 
From Step Kit! 
Communicating while you're out on the water is sometimes difficult. Ever try and use those hand-held two way radios...and dock at the same time? Usually there are others listening to your conversations, too. It's hard to do with only one hand...right? These Wireless 
BOAT BEDDING! WOW this new 
Stop the smell...the odor...with the 
Zebra Mussels are now a problem for Missouri and Margaret has been working to help inform boaters on how to help stop the spread of these little destructive creatures. Listen in for some great info and then click the link for lots more info from BOAT US. 
Do motorcycle helmets save lives? Do seat belts save lives? Do life preservers save lives? Should the government tells us we have to wear a life jacket?
BOAT US TRAILERING CLUB - TOP 5 PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED BY BOAT TRAILERING AMERICANS
BOAT US Anglers Magazine - full of great info for fishermen...listen to Mike explain in this segment about the guides services and more:
about the various insurance plans offered, services provided to boat owners and a special segment on Anglers Insurance and Claims Dispatch. 
If you've ever gotten stuck out on the lake or on the ramp...we feel your pain. BOAT US Tow Boat to the rescue! Jerry Cardarelli is BOAT US VP of Towing Services and he tells us all about the many situations that they can handle...anywhere in the US! 
Lake of the Ozarks Boaters...here's TOWBOAT US info for you. Listen to Jerry discuss the many Towing situations and how they assist...
Jerry finishes our discussion with some information on the Cooperating Marinas program through BOAT US...
If you Trailer your boat...how great is that! Now BOAT US offers you excellent "on the road" benefits when you join! Heather Lougheed of BOAT US got on the phone with me to explain more about the club and what it can do for you!
Boat Shows - where to find sail and power boats, products, in-water and indoor shows.
If you trailer your boat...you've had to wait in line to use a public ramp I'm sure. You may have been frustrated from time to time because another boater did not know the "rules" for unloading and loading...right? In this report, 
