2016 Scuttlebutt Masthead

March 15, 2016 

True terror is to wake up one morning and discover that 
your high school class is running the country.





Getting You Boat Ready for the Season:
Replacing Your Battery

If it's time for a new battery for your boat, the main decision you'll have to 
make is:  wet cell or AGM?
 
The most common - and least expensive choice - is a wet, or flooded cell battery.  
They provide lots of cranking amperage, making them excellent choices as starting batteries.  Wet cell batteries are available in many sizes and terminal configurations.  Similar to the batteries in most cars,however, these require periodic maintenance 
and are best installed where you can get to them easily.  They can be damaged by excessive vibration, must be kept in an upright position, and can be permanently 
ruined if left discharged.
 
At something like four times the cost of wet cell batteries, AGM (absorbed glass mat) batteries will normally last longer and deliver much higher power and efficiency.  
AGM's are heavier than wet cells, but they can operate in any orientation and won't 
spill, and they are quite impact and vibration resistant.  When stored, AGM batteries typically lose less than 3 per cent of their charge per month at room temperature.  
 
If you have any questions, or would like more information, please contact Chris at 
(508) 563-7136, or by email at [email protected]. 



What a Difference a Year Makes!


3-10-15
3/10/2015.  We placed a bucket on frozen Red Brook Harbor and took bets as to 
when it would fall through.  The winning date was 4/2/2015.
3-10-16
3/10/2016.  Same view. The docks are all out.  Most mooring balls are in, and we're getting ready for a fabulous season!



Countdown to Boating Season:
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Pic of the Week

2016 Nataniel Hope at Bruins Game
Nathaniel Hope Showed the Colors to Bruins Nation!  
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