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Marina Relief Bill on FL November Ballot Florida voters will have a chance to help improve water access in the Sunshine State when they head to the polls in November. A question on the ballot will ask voters whether to amend the Florida constitution so that traditional working waterfront businesses would be taxed at “current use” tax rates in the future instead of “highest and best use” as they are now. “Traditional waterfront property owners are finding it impossible to pay the higher tax rate, and thus are more willing to sell their properties to condominium developers,” said John Sprague, government affairs chairman of the Marine Industries Association of Florida and longtime BoatU.S. member. Each time a working waterfront property is sold, boaters lose water access,” he added. Traditional working waterfronts include: land used for commercial fishing purposes, land used for vessel launches and public access, marinas and dry stacks that are open to the public and water-dependent facilities such as boatbuilders. “Without this amendment, property appraisers must assess these properties as though they are highrise condos,” said Margaret Podlich, BoatU.S. vice president of Government Affairs. “We believe the amendment will provide tremendous property tax savings to marinas, boatyards and other traditional working waterfronts, and will keep water access open to boaters,” she added. Your love for the sea can get you great deals on land, too. Budget gives you the choice of a free weekend day or a free single upgrade. That’s in addition to the savings of up to 20% you can receive when you use BCD # V671500. Visit budget.com or call 1-800-455-2848 . and Rent Like a Genius® Budget features Ford and Lincoln Mercury vehicles. 16968 © 2008 Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. A global system of corporate and licensee-owned locations. Free Weekend Day Third Weekend Day Free Terms and Conditions: Offer of one weekend day free applies to the time and mileage charges only of the third consecutive day of a minimum three day weekend rental on a compact (group B) through a full-size four-door (group E) car. Taxes, concession recovery fees, vehicle license recovery fee, customer facility charges ($10/contract in CA) may apply and are extra. Optional products such as LDW ($28.99/day or less, except in Louisiana $49.99/day) and refueling are extra. Weekend rental period begins noon Thursday, and car must be returned by Monday 11:59 p.m. or a higher rate will apply. A Saturday night keep is required. Coupon cannot be used for one-way rentals; one coupon per rental. Offer may not be used in conjunction with any other coupon, promotion or offer except your Boat U.S. member discount. Coupon valid at participating Budget locations in the contiguous U.S. (excluding the New York Metro area). An advance reservation is required. Offer may not be available during holiday and other blackout periods. Offer is subject to vehicle availability at the time of reservation and may not be available on some rates at some times. For reservations made on budget.com, free day will be applied at time of rental. Renter must meet Budget age, driver and credit requirements. Minimum age may vary by location. An additional daily surcharge may apply for renters under 25 years old. Rental must begin by 6/30/09. COUPON # TUGZ049 Free Single Upgrade Single Upgrade Terms and Conditions: Single Upgrade Coupon valid for a one time, one car group upgrade on a compact (group B) through a full-size four-door (group E) car. Maximum upgrade to premium (group G). The upgraded car is subject to vehicle availability at the time of rental and may not be available on some rates at some times. Coupon valid at participating Budget locations in the contiguous U.S. One coupon per rental. A 24-hour advance reservation is required. May not be used in conjunction with any other coupon, promotion or offer except your Boat U.S. member discount. For reservations made on budget.com, upgrade will be applied at time of rental. Renter must meet Budget age, driver and credit requirements. Minimum age may vary by location. An additional daily surcharge may apply for renters under 25 years old. Fuel charges are extra. Rental must begin by 6/30/09. COUPON # UUGZ046 BoatU.S. Magazine September 2008 http://budget.com http://budget.com http://budget.com http://budget.com

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Boat U.S. - September 2008 Contents Behind The Buoy BoatU.S. Reports Member Forum List Locker Aluminum Can Do Cruising in Crossovers Second Guessing Seasonal Forecasts A Cradle for Your Baby Badlands Boating The Inns and Outs of Penobscot Bay All in the Family: The Butler Did It Stealing Back Peace of Mind DIY Boat Owner Files Good Foundations Boat Smart 2nd Time Around Hot Tips Tangled Line Seaworthy Ask Chuck At Your Service BoatU.S. Exchange Behind the Boat Where Our Flags Fly

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