What to Do if You Run Out of Gas

It’s every boater’s worst nightmare – being stranded in the middle of a river, lake, or the ocean. Many things can strand you in the middle of nowhere – engine problems, bad weather, etc. But one of the most common things is running out of gas. So simple, yet so common. Before you leave dock, always make sure you have enough fuel for your journey, and make sure you have even more than enough. A little extra gas never hurt anyone!


Even the best of boaters may find themselves in this situation though, so here are a few things to do should you find yourself stranded.

1. First of all, don't panic! Panicking in any emergency situation on a boat is a no-no - especially if there are others on board with you. Take a breather and clear your mind so that you can make rational decisions.
2. If you have a VHF radio or phone, and it is working, you should make that your first choice for trying to call for help. You can read our blog full of information on how to use a VHF radio and what stations to call here.
3. Set your anchor so that you don't float any further than you want to. This will also assure that you don't drift into rocks, shallow water, etc.
4. Observe where you are. How long have you been in your boat - are you close to shore? Could you paddle there (if you're in a smaller boat)? Are there any rocks or other dangerous objects around that could damage your boat? Are there any landmarks that you can give over the radio so that other boats in the area know your location quicker and easier?
5. If it's daylight, make sure you put on sunscreen and stay hydrated. There's nothing worse than getting burnt to a crisp, or worse, passing out from heat exhaustion or dehydration. Put cool rags on your neck or face to cool down if you're in an extreme heat situation.
6. Put your life jacket on. You never know what else could go wrong. And you should already have it on anyway!

To help you plan for a boating trip and keep safe, always make sure a friend or family member has a copy of your float plan. Your float plan should include your course, how many people are aboard, your vessel description, and places that you may stop. You should also let them know a time that you’ll be back from your journey, and that if you aren’t back by a certain time, they should call for help. If you are delayed, make sure you contact them and make them aware. Have nautical charts of the area that you are boating in, a global positioning device and a reliable way to communicate on board. These are all things you can do in advance that could potentially save your life. 
Happy Boating!!

Pursuit Announces Preliminary Specifications of New Sport Yacht

Pursuit Boats recently announced the preliminary specifications of their new Yamaha Outboard-powered Sport Yacht scheduled for completion in the early fall of 2012.  The new luxury vessel will be designated a 36 footer; however the patent pending design inclusive of the outboard power will bring her overall length to an impressive 41’ 2”.

“Over the past several years, Pursuit has perfected the process of constructing outboard-powered luxury boats.  Naturally, we are excited about the possibilities of  applying our internal design and production technologies to the Sport Yacht market backed by dependable Yamaha Outboards,” commented Tom Slikkers, President, S2 Yachts.

The all new Pursuit 36 Sport Yacht will be powered exclusively by the most advanced, best performing power option in the marine marketplace today, Yamaha Outboards.  The patent-pending design will take advantage of the wealth of space revealed through her use of outboard power plants. Upon completion, Pursuit will show notable advances in a full beam mid-cabin, spacious galley and cockpit features.  Yacht-caliber fit, finish and performance will be re-defined.

“The success of our award winning outboard-powered designs in the 30 plus foot marketplace gives us great confidence in the future success of the new 36 Sport Yacht.  As a company known for delivering luxury models, our experience and design resources compliment this market niche,” said  George Hetzel, Vice President Sales and Marketing, S2 Yachts.

Pursuit 36 Sport Yacht Preliminary Specifications

• LOA: 41'2"
• Beam: 12'6"
• Displacement: 17,000 lbs
• Fuel: 275 gal
• Water: 75 gal
• Waste: 25 gal

Are you looking forward to the release of the Pursuit 36 Sport Yacht?