Links and Drinks

Edgar, Jim, and I did a teak restoration project this past week on a 680 Sea Ray.  Sanding and oiling the grate was quite the tedious task.  Click here to see more pictures of the project.

Solar Powered Sail Boat to circumnavigate the world. (via engadget)

Leeson on pirates, old and new.

The "Wooden Leg" (via Drinknation)

• 1.5 oz. Spiced Rum
  
• 1.5 oz. Schnapps, root beer
  
• Top with Dr. Pepper

Pour Rum and schnapps over 3 or 4 ice cubes in a highball glass. Top off with Dr. Pepper. Mix well and garnish the glass with a cinnamon stick and 2 cherries.

Hoist the Flag of Liberty!

Today Jim and I meet with one of our clients (who is a proud owner of a 60' Viking).  He was enthusasitcally telling us about his trip from down South back to the Great Lakes after purchasing his boat, and mentioned his stop in New York and visiting Ground Zero.  That lead me to think about the Navy Jack.  The Navy Jack was ordered to be flown on Septemeber 11th, 2002 during the "Global War on Terror."

Read more about the history of the Navy Jack here and here.  It is also closely realted to the Gadsden Flag, info here.  Purchase one of these flags here.

Links and Drinks

 I'm On a Boat - Lonely Island featuring T-Pain

Most Expensive Whiskies (via StyleCrave)

Floating Speakers (via Plunder Guide)

Water Jet Pack

Just in case you haven't seen this one yet!

Newest Issue of Yachts

I am on the "Yachts International" mailing list, and there was a lot of interesting things in this months issue. Here is the full mailing list contents; I highly recommend signing up, the only send something once a month I believe.

Yes, they are primarily super/megayachts, but we can dream, no?

The May edition of Yachts International digital edition is now available. Click here to read.

• The stylish family yacht on our cover is the new 164' Heesen Man of Steel. LED lights, which give the yacht's lobby and dining room their dramatic flair, are fast becoming a must.
• Read about LEDs and listen to OceanLED’s Nigel Savage advocate the new lighting technology his business has embraced.
• Lighting is at the heart of the unique interior design of the Italian shipyard Admiral Mariotti Yachts' (AMY) new flagship. Click here to visit the truly unique 177' Sea Force One.
• Innovative hull form and propulsion are at the heart of the stunning 239'Predator featured here with an online interview of Feadship’s Henk de Vries.
• Read a full review of Delta's 156' Slojo, with bonus online photos and a debut article on Burger’s 101' To-Kalon.
• Finally, online only, listen to Feadship's Henk de Vries, Hargrave Custom Yachts' Mike Joyce, Lazzara Yacht's Dick Lazzara, Cummins MerCruiser Diesel's Alex Savelli and Viking Yach's Pat Healy share their thoughts on the boating industry and the current economy. You can hear all the interviews here

There is much more and we invite you to explore our news section and features. 

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