Boat selection needs thought

IF YOU are planning on purchas-
ing a new boat, approach your
purchase as though you were pur-
chasing a new car.

Some questions you should ask
yourself are: What is the intended
purpose of the new car? What size
car is needed to fulfill your needs?
Perhaps you need just a small
two-door to carry you back and
forth to work, or maybe a four-
door if you are carrying several
people.

How about a station wagon
with the extra room that it pro-
vides? Consider your family and
vacation trips. Do you need a
small station wagon or a large
one?

From page 32

appliances and techniques involv-
ed in rescue and- survival tvech-
niques. Course duration is three
days.

Small boat operators: courses
tailored to suit persons involved in

MA

Experience the difference
with a top quality ready to
go package from Nissan.
5 year warranty on fabric,
2 year warranty on
outboards.

FISH-ON!

Seats - ivory or grey

Ques ascomnect

Sunday, April 28, 1991 - North Shore News - 33

wk
Shif{to Shore
~~

Ask yourself these same ques-
tions when purchasing a new boat.
What will be its primary use?
Tournament fishing only, or
maybe just an occasional tourna-
ment?

How about your family? Will
there be enough room for them?
Are there enough seats to accom-
modate everyone with plenty of
storage for their personal items?

if you plan on other water ac-
tivities such as water skiing or
cruising, make sure your boat
selection will meet their require-
ments.

Will the boat be used on large
lakes or reservoirs which might

Learn about charts and radar

commercial boat operations are
organized from time to time.
These courses provide instruction
in basic chartwork, firefighting
and the use of liferafts.

The Ministry of Forestry, Van-
couver Port Corporation and local
fishing communities have received
small boat operators courses.

SALES AND SERVICE
OUTBOARDS & INFLATABLES

i

GENERAL BOATWORKS 1460 Columbia St., North Vancouver

APRIL 3

elebration

EAGLEuntra nev.

in one Depth Sounder/Fishtinder/Loran-C

(2 sizes)

large

| POWERWINCH

|5499

Electric

trailer winch,

model 315

Pulls up to 3500 Ibs.

FISH-ON! TACKLE HATCHES

PETTIT PAINT |

eres |

‘See Us For The Best Prices On: BRASS CLOCKS & BAROMETERS, OHR LAMPS & FOUL WEATHER GEAR

a8 STORE
3560 Moncton St.
Richmond

Stavestor

DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER
#27-586 Cardero St.
Vancouver

a

require a larger boat in case of
bad weather?

Some other items to consider
are fuel capacity and your tow
vehicle. If you are planning on
towing your new purchase with a
small car or truck, order the buat
trailer equipped with surge brakes.

Don't buy on impulse. Study
the boat company brochures be-
fore you make your selection and
if you have any questions call
your marine dealer or the boat
factory itself.

Most companies will be happy
to answer any quesiions you might
have and make recommendations
for you.

r
q-

7

THE OCEAN KAYAKING

RESOURCE CENTRE

For further details of the dates
and costs of courses offered, call
registrations at 985-0622.

The courses described are gen-
erally carried out during the even-
ings and on Saturdays.

e

Sewells Marina

6695 Nelson Ave.
Horseshoe Bay,

CELEBRATING OUR

Over 60 years of Service

West Vancouver, B.C. V7W 2B2

Sales, Rentals, Lessons, patagonia Clothing
Sign up for spring and summer courses ; ;

Phone (604)689-7575. Fax (604)689-5926

Phone 921-FISH
(3474)