Boat U.S. - January 2008 - (Page 15) List Locker David Letterman may have made his “Top 10 List” a part of popular culture, but it’s the editors of BoatU.S. Magazine who have, with this new feature, made the information relevant. 4. A spray of line conditioner will help keep your lines ice-free. Use a smaller line size so you can get better hooksets with less line resistance. 5. Silt on any bellies of fish you bring up is an indication that the fish has been glued to the bottom, so take your time presenting the bait or lure. Fish more vertically than horizontally. 6. Use attractants such as Jack’s Juice sprayed on soft plastic lures. Fish are sluggish and attractants encourage them to hold on longer. 7. Bring along high-energy foods and warm drinks. Stay away from alcohol, which cools your body’s core. 8. If you fall overboard, a life jacket can give you the time you need to pull yourself back in the boat before the effects of hypothermia set in. Also, make sure you have a method to get back in the boat. 9. Now is the time to disconnect water pressure and speed hoses behind the helm gauges to prevent freeze damage. 10. When you’re done fishing and before you leave the launch ramp, remove any mud or plant debris from the boat or equipment and thoroughly drain livewells or anywhere else water may have pooled to stop the spread of invasive species. for Valentine’s Day! 1. Leave the extra “junk” home: Don’t load the boat up with weight you don’t need. 2. Water weight: At 8.33 pounds per gallon, why keep the water in the tank topped off if you’re only going out for the afternoon? 3. Tune her up: An engine tune-up should easily pay for itself over the summer. 4. Tune your prop: If your boat goes 30 mph with a like-new prop and only 27 mph with a prop that’s dinged and out of pitch, that’s a 10% loss in fuel economy. 5. Paint the boat’s bottom: A fouled bottom is like a dull knife. It takes a lot more fuel to push your boat through the water. 6. Keep the boat in trim: Using trim tabs or distributing weight evenly will help move your boat through the water with less effort — and less fuel. 7. Go with the flow: Consult tide tables and try to travel with the tide whenever possible. 8. Install a fuel flow meter: A fuel flow meter also allows you to select a comfortable cruising speed that optimizes the amount of fuel being consumed. 9. For sailboats only: A sailboat with a fouled bottom or prop can have a marked effect on its fuel economy. 10. Get a discount: Many of the 870 BoatU.S. Cooperating Marinas around the country offer up to 10 cents off a gallon of gas. Send her a Choose from hundreds of great styles. Each PajamaGram comes with a lavender sachet, gift card, and Do Not Disturb sign, delivered in a beautiful hat box. ALL FREE! 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(44%) • Failed below waterline fittings, hose clamps, and melted hoses as a result of overheating. (23%) • Failed above-waterline fittings: Heavy rains overwhelm cockpit scuppers. (15%) • Poor docking arrangements: Boats or outdrives that snag on docks. (11%) • Uninstalled drain plug. (6%) • Miscellaneous, such as a cracked engine block. (1%) 10 Tips for Winter Fishing: 1. Leave a float plan behind with your spouse, friend or anyone else who is willing to call authorities if you haven’t checked back in at a predetermined time. 2. Cold weather in January and February present the greatest fatality risk so always check the weather forecast before you go. 3. Wear layers of clothing — preferably synthetic or wool — but never cotton. It’s a poor insulator when wet. While Underway: • Struck a submerged object. (36%) • Failed below-waterline fittings. (24%) • Leaking bellows. (20%) • Swamping. (12%) • Miscellaneous. 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