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Associations (also see Organizations)

American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC)
URL: http://www.abycinc.org

"Setting Standards for Safer Boating" is the theme. And the purpose is "...to research, develop, review and publish manufacturing and service standards for the boating industry." Learn about the Certification Program, and online testing. Also see the list of resources. [04/08]

Government: Local

Rhode Island
Boat Rhode Island
URL: http://www.boat-ed.com/ri/index.htm
Rhode Island Boating Safety Course Online. RI DEM.
[04/08]
Boating Forms
URL: http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/bpoladm/manserv/hfb/boating/boating.htm
Licensing and registration information. RI DEM.
[04/08]
Boating Safety Topics
URL: http://www.dem.ri.gov/topics/boating.htm
RI DEM.
[04/08]
Rhode Island Public Boat Launching Sites
URL: http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/bnatres/fishwild/boatlnch.htm
Freshwater and Saltwater launches. RI DEM.
[04/08]

Connecticut (not available)
Massachusetts (not available)

Government: National

U. S. Coast Guard
URL: http://www.uscg.mil/default.asp
[04/08]


Maritime Law (Boating Laws)

MLA: The Martime Law Association of the United States
URL: http://www.mlaus.org/
Includes a publications library. Special Committee on Recreational Boating that includes pertinent documents.
[04/08]
Title 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters
URL: http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode33/usc_sup_01_33.html

Cornell Law School maintains the 44 chapters of Title 33.
[04/08]
United States Coast Guard: State Boating Laws
URL: http://www.uscgboating.org/regulations/boating_laws.htm
Downloadable version of boating laws and regs by state: Reference Guide to State Boating Laws, Sixth Edition in Adobe Acrobat pdf format (296K) Released January 2001.
[04/08]
United States Coast Guard: Federal Register

URL: http://www.uscgboating.org/regulations/fed_register.aspx [04/08]
United States Coast Guard: Federal Laws
URL: http://www.uscgboating.org/regulations/fedlaws.htm
"Regulations for the Manufacture of Recreational Boats Regulations for Operators of Undocumented Vessels Regulations for Operators of Recreational Vessels"
[04/08]


Journals and Magazines - online

By the Sea
URL: http://www.by-the-sea.com/
An online boating magazine presenting articles and stories from various boating print publications, classified ads and interactive message boards for marine trades businesses and their customers, nationally and internationally since 1996.
[04/08]
Cruising World
URL: http://www.cruisingworld.com/index.jsp
The library owns print copies from 1995 - current.[04/08]
Marina Dock Age
URL: http://www.marinadockage.com
”Providing marina/boatyard owners and managers with the information they need to meet ever-changing government regulations, operate more efficiently, expand their business, and improve their profitability.”
Content and Table of Contents are not online.
The library owns print copies from 1998 - current. [04/08]
Marine Technology Society Journal
URL: http://www.mtsociety.org/publications/
Newsletter is full text online. MTS Journal is not. [03/09]

Motorboating

URL: http://www.motorboating.com
Content online includes 4 databases of articles: features, boatkeeper, sea trials, and electronics.The library owns print copies from 2000 - current. [04/08]

Practical Sailor

URL: http://www.practical-sailor.com/
“Because it accepts no commercial advertising, PRACTICAL SAILOR has the unfettered freedom to deliver impartial and uncompromising evaluations of today’s sailing gear and equipment.” Content online is browsable by topic: features , Questions and Answers and Opinions. The library owns print copies from 1995 - current. (incomplete) [04/08]
Professional Boatbuilder Magazine
URL: http://www.proboat.com/
Online professional journal. Find news and information for conferences (COMITT, IBEX), boat shows, jobs and training and professional resources.
The library does NOT own print copies. [04/08]
Reel Time
URL: http://www.reel-time.com
The Internet Journal of Saltwater Fly-Fishing.
[04/08]

Soundings
URL: http://www.soundingsonline.com
Articles of interest and presently about 120,000 boat listings in a finely tuned searchable database. Search by criteria such as location, type of boat, manufacturer, pricing, etc. “Award winning coverage of …technology of recreational boating…” The library keeps print copies 12 months only.[04/08]

Southern Boating Magazine

URL: http://www.southernboating.com/
Online magazine provides feature articles, news, weather service information, boating links, and sister publication Marine Business Journal. Paid subscription/registration required to view full content.
The library does NOT own print copies. [04/08]
Underwater Magazine
URL: http://www.underwater.com/
Formerly DiveWeb. A quarterly journal, contents include commercial diving and underwater industries information. Includes DiveWeb.com archives. Association of Diving Contractors International, Inc. Online only. [04/08]


Vendors, Dealers

Online stores, accessories
BoatingStore.com
This online shopping guide helps you find a boat dealer as well as various products, parts and accessories. [04/08]
C-Map/USA
URL: http://www.c-map.com/
“Excellence in electronic cartography for air, land and sea.” Includes links to international offices, as well as electronic products and services. [04/08]
SEA Marine Communications&Datamarine Instruments
URL: http://www.sea-dmi.com
Website for SEAMarine radios and hailers, and Datamarine information display instruments. [04/08]
Red Sky At Night
URL: http://www.redskyatnight.com/
Online marine store for books, clothing, footwear, accessories, and giftware. Also includes press releases, nautical facts and links. [04/08]

Vendors
Mercury Marine
URL: http://www.mercurymarine.com/
Information about the the world’s leading manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines. Also includes links to international locations and products. [04/08]
Volvo Penta (United States)
URL: http://www.volvo.com/volvopenta/na/en-us/
Volvo Penta is a world-leading supplier of engines and complete power systems for marine and industrial applications. Includes company history, a dealer locator, news and information on marine engines. Also visit the Global website. [04/08]

Boats for Sale
Marine Web

URL: http://www.marineweb.com/
Provides links to boating information sites including sales, repair, charters, organizations, supplies, and more. [04/08]
Don Robertson's Marine Marketplace
URL: http://www.yachtsales.com/
"Dedicated to the needs and interests of people involved in all aspects of yachting, boating and marine industries." Includes web resources such as antique boats, boat shows, Coast Guard and government sites, marine surveyors, books, museums, online magazines, and stolen boats.
[04/08]

Boat Builders, Manufacturers
Boat Manufacturers/ Boat Builders, Power Boat Manufacturers Directory
URL: http://www.rbbi.com/links/boatmanufacturers.htm
Extensive list of boat manufacturers and links maintained by Polson Enterprises. [05/08]
Outboard Motor Manufacturers and Information Center
URL: http://www.rbbi.com/links/outboard.htm
Extensive list of outboard motor manufacturers maintained by Polson Enterprises. [05/08]
Sea Ray Boats

URL: http://www.searay.com/
American and International sites featuring articles, events, apparel, dealer locator, and products and service information. [05/08]
Yacht Manufacturers Directory and Information Center
URL: http://www.rbbi.com/links/yacht.htm
Extensive list of yacht manufacturers maintained by Polson Enterprises. [05/08]

Dealers
Bombadier-Johnson

URL: http://www.johnson.com/en-US/
The U.S. site provides technical advice on outboard products, including news, dealer locations, FAQs, parts, and product information. Global homepage provides links to French, US, Canadian, and other locations. [03/09]
Cummins, Inc.
URL: http://www.cummins.com
International homepage for a designer and manufacturer of "service engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and electrical power generation systems.” Includes news, annual reports, investor information and service locator. (Description for U.S. and Canada)
[05/08]

Diesel
Cummins, Inc.
URL: http://marine.cummins.com/
Cummins Marine Products, offering propulsion, generating sets, auxiliary power solutions, marine filtration hardware, exhaust systems, and control panels for marine applications. [05/08]
Dieselnet
URL: http://www.dieselnet.com/
"Online information service on clean diesel engines and diesel emissions." [05/08]


Reference

Diesel Net
URL: http://www.dieselnet.com/
This searchable website provides engine news and event information, emissions standards, a business directory, and technical papers and reports. [05/08]
Mother of All Maritime Links
URL: http://www.boat-links.com/boatlink.html
A list of links compiled by maritime enthusiast John Kohnen. Includes links from topics like amateur boating and repair, boatbuilding, and commercial shipping, to education, law, history, ocean liners, and wind surfing. [05/08]
National Sea Grant Library
URL: http://nsgd.gso.uri.edu/
A searchable database and online resources for marine research from the University of Rhode Island. Includes recent acquisitions, digital libraries, and document ordering information. [05/08]

Propellor Calculator
URL: http://www.rbbi.com/folders/prop/propcalc.htm
"calculates boat speed, propeller pitch, gear ratio, slip, and engine RPM." Polson Enterprises. [05/08]
Propellor Guard Information Center
URL: http://www.rbbi.com/pgic/index.htm
Propeller Injury Protection, Propeller Injury Avoidance and Virtual Propeller Guards. Polson Enterprises. [05/08]


Boating Statistics

Boating Industry Statistics
URL: http://www.rbbi.com/desks/mkt/stats/stats.htm
Power Boat Market Research Statistics and Boat Building Market Research Statistics. "This site provides market research, extensive data and market statistics on the power boat industry, marine drives, boat building, boat manufacturers, boat dealers, marinas, related industries, boating and boaters. Does not cover, PWCs, personal water crafts. From Polson Enterprises.
[06/09]


Boating Safety

Boater Information: Boating Safety Links
URL: http://www.abycinc.org/boating_safety.cfm
Site of the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), with links to information and education.
[05/08]
United States Coast Guard: Boating Safety
URL: http://www.uscgboating.org
“Learn how to prevent accidents, injuries, and fatalities while boating. Review safety tips, news, recalls, defects, and laws and regulations you should know.” [05/08]
U. S. Coast Guard: Marine Safety, Security and Stewardship
URL: http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/gmhome.htm
Information on policy and regulations. [05/08]

Organizations

U.S. Power Squadron
URL: http://www.usps.org/
“[A] non profit, educational organization dedicated to making boating safer and more enjoyable by teaching classes in seamanship, navigation and related subjects.” Subscription/registration required to view full content. [05/08]
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
URL: http://www.whoi.edu/
“[A] private, non-profit research facility dedicated to the study of marine science and to the education of marine scientists. It is the largest independent oceanographic institution in the world.” Includes Oceanus Magazine featuring articles, news releases, research, and education. [05/08]



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