Boat U.S. - January 2008 - (Page 55) atyourservice MEMBERSHIP Member Mailbag Dear BoatU.S., On a recent trailering trip from Long Beach Island, NJ, to Lake George, NY, the bow eye on my 24-foot Sea Ray Weekender broke. Fishing Guide & Charter Locator Debuts Anglers can easily seek out professional guide services and charter operators with a new, free online Fishing Guide & Charter Locator at BoatUSAngler.com/Guides. You can search by region and state, or even by species. Included with each fishing guide or charter company listing are full contact information and links to their Web sites. Many listings have detailed descriptions of the services they offer, professional credentials, boats and equipment being used, species available, or other local information. Discounts or other incentives offered to BoatU.S. members are included, as well as an informal rating system that allows customers to share their experience online. 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