ShipStore.com Beacon: Spring Commissioning Sale & Waterproof Charts
Issue 75, April 18, 2006
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IN THIS ISSUE:
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~ WELCOME ABOARD: Spring Commissioning Sale
~ CAPTAIN'S TIP: Waterproof Charts (US, Canada, Caribbean)
~ CAPTAIN'S SPECIALS: Spring Commissioning Sale Items
~ CAPTAIN'S CONTEST: "Win a Shopping Spree" Drawing

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~ WELCOME ABOARD: Spring Commissioning Sale
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Captain Jim is packing in a little last minute R and R in Aruba with his family before the boating season becomes too hectic. So I figured that while the "boss man" is away I'd give everything away! Or very nearly...

Here's the deal. Take a deep breath. Smile inwardly and recite (under your breath if nosy colleagues are sitting nearby) the following wise mantra: "Cheap marine supplies at ShipStore. Cheap marine supplies at ShipStore. Cheap marine supplies..." As you recite this one, simple phrase, you may begin to feel slightly tingly and warm. Don't worry, this is 100% normal. You are entering a transcendent state, and it may take some getting used to!

As you become comfortable on this higher plane of existence, feel free to review the sale items in the Captain's Specials section below or download the flyer here:

http://images.shipstore.com/SS/Images/PDF/ShipStore.comApril2006.pdf

I know, I know, you're finding it difficult to believe. That too is normal. When your vantage point has shifted so dramatically, it's sometimes challenging to reconcile your new wisdom with everything else. Skepticism is natural. But as you browse the too-good-to-be-true offers you'll begin to understand two things.

The first, and arguably the more important, is that you have a very small window of time to lock in these awesome deals on bilge pumps, bottom paint, varnish, cleaners, polishes, waxes, trim tabs, boat seating, VHF radios, buoys, fenders, power winches, anchors, shore power cables and adapters, life vests and so much more. In fact, you have until May 7 to order at these sublime prices, at least until stock is depleted.

The second thing you'll understand is that I'm probably going to get into pretty how water when Captain Jim returns from Aruba and discovers that I'm practically giving away many of our spring top sellers! But that's MY problem, not yours. ;-)

George Davis, Beacon Editor
editor@shipstore.com

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~ CAPTAIN'S TIP: Waterproof Charts (US, Canada, Caribbean)
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As our minds turn to summer, boating and cruising, one thought that comes to mind is navigational charts. We need to replace charts every couple of years even if we're operating our boats on the same waterways we have previously. Why?

Even if we haven't worn the old ones out, navigation details change. Buoys are moved, channels shift or sediment in, and new obstacles and development alter navigable waters. And, frankly, charts that are bleached, tattered, stained, ripped, or simply worn can be difficult to read. And the consequences of a poor reading can be drastic.

If you're replacing any of your navigational charts, we encourage you to check out our wide selection of waterproof charts. ShipStore.com has added an exciting, new, much easier and more efficient way to find exactly the charts you need.

http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/CHRT/CHRTOVERVIEW.html

Use the quick and easy wizard to find the charts that you're looking for. We have text links, drop-down menus and hot-linked charts so that you can quickly find what you want. In addition, you can find all of the waterproof charts listed here:

http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/CHRT/00-INDEX-CHRT.html

If you need additional help please drop us an e-mail, and will do our best to facilitate the process of finding your navigational charts.

George Davis, Beacon Editor
editor@shipstore.com

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~ CAPTAIN'S SPECIALS: Spring Commissioning Sale Items
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Rule-Mate Automatic Bilge Pumps, 500 to 2,000 Gallons per Hour
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/rul/rulrulemate.html

PROMO CHAIR Package with 15" PEDESTAL
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/TOD/TOD780015.html

FOLDING DECK CHAIR
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/SCP/SCP78501.html

Hand Held VHF Radio Mini
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/UND/UNDVOYAGER.html

Teleflex Quick Connect Steering Packages
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/TEL/TELSS137.html

SPORT TABS 8 x 10 fits 17 to 20 foot Boat
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/BEN/BENM80.html

TRIM TAB POSITION INDICATOR
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/BEN/BENTPI2000.html

DESTROYER STEERIN WHEEL Stainless Steel
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/SCP/SCP28551.html

METAL PAINT TRAY, 3 PIECE SET 9"
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/RED/RED679SET.html.html

9" CANDY STRIPE ROLLER COVER
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/WBC/WBCR2099.html

3M TAPE FINE LINE 218 3/4 x 60 Yards
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/MMM/MMM04699.html

Life Calk Sealant in Tubes and Cartridges
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/BTL/BTLLIFECALK.html

3M 5200 Sealant
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/MMM/MMM5200.html

GLASS PLEX GLASS CLEANER
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/MKT/MKT3918.html

MILDEW STAIN REMOVER QUART
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/MKT/MKT3732.html

FIBERGLASS STAIN REMOVER - FSR
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/DAV/DAV790.html

3M MULTI-PURPOSE BOAT SOAP 16 OZ
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/mmm/mmm09034.html

3M One Step Marine Fiberglass Maintenance Products
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/MMM/MMMonestep.html

3M MARINE PROTECTIVE LIQ WAX 16OZ
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/MMM/MMM09026.html

NEW BOAT OWNER'S KIT
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/MEG/MEGM6375.html

MARINE MATE BRUSH HANDLE SOFT
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/SHD/SHD1960.html

BOAT MAINTENANCE KIT
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/GAR/GAR65025.html

ANTENNA RATCHET MOUNT Stainless Steel
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/SCP/SCP19531.html

WEATHER DECK PANEL 4 POS GRAY
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/BLU/BLU4304.html

SPORTFISH 450 Free Fall Anchor Windlass P77727
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/PWR/PWR77727.html

MOORING BUOY,12"BLUE STRIPE
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/TAY/TAY22170.html

HULL GARD FENDER 3-1/2 x 13
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/TAY/TAY1020.html

ANCHOR DELTA FASTSET 14 pound
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/LEW/LEW0057406.html

Hooker Economy Anchor, 5HQ QUIK-SET 4 pound
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/TIE/TIE95006.html

Attwood Sahara Bilge Pumps, 500 to 1,100 Gallons per Hour
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/ATT/ATTSAHARA.html

30A 125 V, Twist Lock, Yellow Shore Power Cable, 50 feet
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/HUB/HUBHBL61CM08.html

Y ADAPTER, 2 30A female to 1 50 A male
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/HUB/HUBHBL64CM54.html

ADAPTER Y 2 30A 125V RECP
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/HUB/HUBHBL64CM56.html

BILGE PUMP, 1500GPH, 12V 4.8A
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/RUL/RUL02.html

BILGE PUMP 2000GPH 12VDC 12A, 6 x 4-1/4
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/RUL/RUL10.html

Stainless Steel ADJ DROP DOWN ROD HOLDER
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/TAC/TACF162650POL1.html

ULTRA6 PORTABLE Fuel Tank, 6 GALLON
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/TEM/TEM620049.html

CHILDS HEADS UP VEST PATTERNS
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/STE/STE3002JAM.html

CHILD WATERSPRT VEST SPIDERMAN
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/STE/STE3040SPD.html

FIBERGLASS BOTTOMKOTE wth Irgarol Anit-Fouling Paint
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/int/intbottomkote.html

Pettit Horizons Anti-fouling Bottom Paint
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/PET/PETHORIZONS.html

Pettit Unepoxy Anti-Fouling Bottom Paint
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/PET/PETUNEPOXY.html

Z-Spar Captain's Varnish - all sizes
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/ZPR/ZPRCAPTAIN.html

Trilux Prop and Outdirve (Lower Unit) Aerosol Antifouling Paint
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/INT/INTTRILUX.html

Brightside Polyurethanes in Various Colors
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/INT/INTBRIGHTSIDE.html

Interlux Brightside Boottop Polyurethene Paints
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/INT/INTBOOTTOP.html

Tempo Motor Color Acrylic Spray Lacquers
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/TEM/TEMENGINEPAINT.html

EPIGLASS EPOXY QT MIXING KIT
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/INT/INTHT9000KIT.html

BRUSH EASE Quart
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/INT/INT433Q.html

Interlux InterProtect System
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/INT/INTINTERPROTECT.html

EPOXY RESIN #105, QUART
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/WSY/WSY105A.html

FAST HARDENER #205, .44 PINT
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/WSY/WSY205A.html

BOATERS CHOICE RESIN, GALLON
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/FIB/FIB105501.html

MICRON CSC EXTRA Anit-Fouling Bottom Paint
http://www.shipstore.com/SS/HTML/INT/INTMICRONCSCEXTRA.html

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~ CAPTAIN'S CONTEST: "Win a Shopping Spree!" Drawing
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Win a $100.00 credit at ShipStore.com. To be eligible for future "Win a Shopping Spree!" drawings all you have to do is subscribe to the Beacon. All current subscribers are eligible for the random drawing. If you're not already subscribed, then visit http://www.shipstore.com and scroll down the light blue column along the left hand side of the page until you see the link "Win a Shopping Spree!". Click on the link. A new window will open with an email addressed to beacon-on@list.shipstore.com and "Subscribe" written in the Subject Field. All you have to do is hit send.

You'll be sent a confirmation email which you must respond to in order to activate your subscription and be added to our mailing list. This double opt-in procedure enables us to prevent accidental subscriptions and spam. As soon as your confirmation is confirmed, you will be entered into the "Win a Shopping Spree!" drawing for a $100.00 free merchandise from ShipStore.com. Good luck.

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