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The new pirates: and you thought these guys were on your side

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US Customs officials are using the methods of pirates in their efforts to stop drug smuggling by high-speed boats. A Supreme Court decision allows the arbitrary search and seizure of boats, and boaters' civil rights are in jeopardy.

Author: Pike, Bill
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1992
Cases, Prevention, Narcotics, Control of, Narcotics control, Searches and seizures, Boating, United States. Supreme Court, United States. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection

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Blade runner: Blackhawk drive: warp speed in our time

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The performance of the MerCruiser Blackhawk was compared to that of the Bravo One in a Hallett 210 motorboat and an Eliminator 22 Daytona catamaran. The new drive increased speed by 6 mph and 13.7 mph, respectively.

Author: Pike, Bill
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1993
Equipment and supplies, Motorboat engines, MerCruiser Blackhawk (Boating equipment)

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Blind alley: how to run a river on radar

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A boater can most effectively use radar to navigate an unfamiliar river by properly orienting it, preparing a chart and maintaining a calm attitude. Overtaking and passing other boats is a dangerous maneuver.

Author: Pike, Bill
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1993
Methods, Navigation, Radar, Radar equipment, Radar in navigation

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