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April Announcements
April marks the beginning of spring salmon season in the Northwest. Predictions for this year’s spring run are as good as they have been in 10 years, which should mean successful fishing for many salmon anglers in Northern California, Oregon and Washington. If you are planning to upgrade to a new boating package this spring, looking for the latest in electronics offerings, or simply need a tune-up, look no further than Y Marina. Y Marina, your one-stop boat shop!

April Events

Industry Headlines
Groups ask EPA to ensure E10 will be available
Why Do So Many Boats Sink in the Spring?
Additional Stories

Evinrude E-Tec Promotion!
Sale ends April 15th!

April Outboard Special!
2009 Evinrude E115DPXIS
This Evinrude E-Tec E115DPXIS comes complete with a ton of horsepower, extra lightweight design, remote control steering, electric start, power trim and tilt and a 25 inch shaft length. This Evinrude engine retails for $11,980, but is on sale now at Y Marina for our clearance sale price of only $8,995!
 
 

Featured New Inventory!
2011 Livingston 9' Standard
Livingston is a household name in the marine industry, known for making some of the best utility boats on the market today. This 9’ Standard is no exception. This 9 foot fiberglass boat comes complete with oar sockets, a stainless steel bow eye, chambered flotation in both the seats and the floor, Spray Guard gunnel twin V-Hulls, a reinforced outboard transom and a protective run rail. This boat is available now for the low price of only $1,417.
 
 

Featured Pre-Owned Inventory!
2007 Duckworth Advantage Classic 19 ft.
This package comes complete with a bow fishbox, diamond plate accents, walk-thru windshield, full canvas convertible top, sides and drop curtain, three swivel seats with storage box bases, glove box, cup holders, full length storage trays, full gauges and accessory panel, downrigger pads, rod holder mounts, splashwell, battery and enclosed battery storage, bow storage, rod storage grippers and more! This Duckworth is powered by a 2006 Yamaha F115TLR 4-stroke outboard engine and sits atop a galvanized EZ Loader EZB 17-20 trailer with a swing tongue and more. This package is on sale now for the low price of only $24,995!
 
 

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Welcome Y Family Members!
Dear Valued Customer,

We would like to personally thank you for being a part of our ever-growing Y Marina Family. I would like to start our April Y Family Newsletter by welcoming all of our new readers. April signifies the beginning of spring salmon season for Northwest anglers, as well as the beginning of the bite for many other fisheries that we are blessed to have available to us. Please pay close attention to this month’s service department news, as we have an article sent directly from Yamaha on Fuel Stabilizers and the continuing battle against E-10 ethanol fuels. Take advantage of April’s 10% Yamalube coupon, found in the April Coupon Offerings section below. Stop in to get your Yamalube products today!

Please continue to share your wonderful stories, photographs and experiences, as it has added an exciting new feature to our Y Family Newsletter. We love to hear all of your wonderful stories, try your favorite recipes and of course share all of the wonderful testimonials that our Y Family Members have shared with us. All contributors to the Y Family Newsletter are rewarded for their efforts! The winner of our April Y Family Entry Contest will win a gift certificate courtesy of Y Marina. For contest details, please see the April Y Family Entry portion of this newsletter. We hope you enjoy this month’s Newsletter.

April Boat Shows!
Come out and support your local businesses at the Pony Village Mall Boat Show April 1st through the 3rd, 2011. The Pony Village Mall, Lakeside Yacht Club and Y Marina have teamed up to bring you this year’s show. Y Marina will have several models available to view both inside and outside the Pony Village Mall, as well as over 13 yachts and sailboats brought to you by the Lakeside Yacht Club, all of which will be located inside the mall. There will be a variety of models, makes and styles to view, so be sure to check it out!

Also coming in April, the 2011 Outdoor Sports Extravaganza at our Coos Bay Wal-Mart, April 14th through the 17th, 2011. Y Marina and several other popular local retailers will have the latest and greatest outdoor and recreational equipment available for viewing, and purchase. Y Marina will be offering incredible pricing on all remaining 2010 and 2011 inventory at this year's Outdoor Extravaganza. There will be well over 20 models available to choose from, and this may be your last opportunity to take advantage of these special boat show prices. This 4 day event is coming very soon. We hope to see you there!

April Coupon Offering!
To express our appreciation for your business, and for being a Y Family Member, Y Marina will be offering special coupon offerings to all of our Y Family Newsletter subscribers. Please see the article below regarding E-10 ethanol fuels and recommendations for combating fuel issues in your marine motor. E-10 ethanol fuels have cost boater thousands in repairs over the past few years. Only now are we finding ways to successfully combat this ever present issue. Aprils coupon offering will allow you to receive 10% off all Yamalube products, one of which is now being used in Yamaha engines to prevent E-10 ethanol issues, Yamalube’s Fuel Stabilizer & Conditioner Plus.

Simply cut out the coupon below, and present the coupon to your cashier when you purchase any Yamalube product from Y Marina. In order to redeem the coupon offer, the product must be purchased before May 1st, 2011. For more information, please email Ryan Lancaster.

Also, be on the lookout for our new accessories catalog that will be added to our website in the summer of 2011! You will be able to redeem these special coupon offerings on all parts and accessories purchased from our website, ymarinaboatscom. At Y Marina, we strive to be our Y Family Member's one-stop boat shop!

April Service Department News
Below are a few helpful tips for Yamaha engine owners to battle the ever growing E-10 ethanol fuel issues that have already cost many boat owners thousands of dollars in repairs.

Yamaha Tips and Tools for Fighting E-10 Ethanol Issues

Yamalube Fuel Stabilizer & Conditioner Plus is an alcohol-free fuel additive that is designed to “stabilize” the fuel by locking the “freshness,” prevent oxidization, prevent water absorption, and protect against harmful gums and varnishes, in addition to protecting the fuel system metals from the harmful corrosive effects of ethanol-blended fuels.
    Yamalube recommends the following maintenance procedures for E-10 gasoline:
  1. Always add Fuel Stabilizer & Conditioner Plus each time the fuel tank is filled.
  2. Operate the machine frequently to keep fuel fresh.
  3. Check and replace fuel filters frequently, especially when ethanol fuels are first introduced in the area.
  4. Buy fuel from the same reputable source, preferably one who has a lot of business so their fuel supplies move quickly.
    Off-Season Storage
  1. During your last trip of the season before storage, add the stabilizer in the storage concentration specified on the bottle. The will let the treated fuel circulate completely through the fuel system.
  2. For storage, fill the fuel tank to 7/8 full with treated fuel. This helps prevent corrosion of the fuel tank and leaves little air space, reducing the risk of condensation.
  3. Except for fuel injected engines, drain the carburetor float bowl or any other small chamber exposed to air that has fuel
We recommend using Fuel Stabilizer & Conditioner Plus on a continuous basis, which is a treat rate of 1 ounce to 3 gallons of fresh fuel. This averages about $.15 per gallon. This is a small price to pay, because if one ounce of fuel goes bad there is nothing in the marketplace that will make it usable again. Running bad gas through an engine risks expensive repair costs.


For the month of April, Y Marina is offering a 10% discount on all Yamalube products including Yamalube's Fuel Stabilizer & Conditioner Plus. All you need to receive this discount is the coupon located in the April Coupon Offering section. Need to get your boat or engine in for service? Appointments are filling up fast, so schedule your appointment today, 541-888-5501! You can also schedule your service online by visiting our website, ymarinaboats.com.

Do you have a Yamaha outboard engine in need of service? Y Marina is proud to offer Service Menus for standard Yamaha outboard services. These menu’s give our Y Family Members three service options for their Yamaha engine; a Standard Oil & Lube Change, Deluxe Outboard Service, or a Premium Outboard Service. These services correspond with Yamaha’s recommended twenty hour, one hundred hour and five hundred our services. These Yamaha service menus outline each service that will be provided with the service option that you choose, as well as the cost of each service. Y Marina has Yamaha certified technicians, which are some of the best in the business. Have your Yamaha serviced today at Y Marina. Call today to schedule your Yamaha engine service, 541-888-5501. Keep a lookout for the addition of Mercury and Evinrude service menus, coming soon!

Y Family members can now purchase Yamaha manuals directly from the factory. Simply visit our website, www.ymarinaboats.com, and click on the “Buy Yamaha Manuals Online” banner located right on our homepage. Parts for your Mercury, Yamaha, Evinrude, Johnson and Mercruiser engines are also available online, right from our website. If you are in need of parts for your inboard or outboard marine engine, don't wait,buy your parts online today! Y Marina, your one stop boat shop.

John Griffith on Marine Reserves
People who enjoy and care about Cape Arago defeated a strong attack by radical environmentalists last month who wanted to ruin the successful resource management we’ve had out there for decades. Fishermen and other ocean users faced off against Washington DC-based Pew Environment Group’s-financed Portland wing that arrogantly calls itself Our Ocean. The city councils of North Bend and Coos Bay, the Coos County Board of Commissioners, and chambers of commerce joined recreationalists and commercial fishermen to hold against Pew’ anti-fishing racket when the final showdown came at the Port of Coos Bay’s Cape Arago community group meeting March 16.

When votes were tallied, responsible ocean users sent the message that our community does not want more reserves in our ocean. There’s already four unused research reserves at Cape Arago. Critical thinkers carried the day by deciding that maybe we don’t need to close off more fishing ground if self-serving researchers aren’t using the places we’ve already given them. Perhaps researchers and environmentalists who always shriek for more ground have something else in mind than doing actual, useful research. Environmentalists don’t believe we need to do any research regarding marine reserves. In their testimony, they reveal that the case is settled: Closing down fishing results in a better world, regardless of where the closing is done, what the circumstances were before the closing was done, or the fact that in some cases banning fishing resulted in no changes to the environment but harmed the local economy. They simply ignore conflicting science, pretending it doesn’t exist.

The local process follows the Oregon Ocean Policy Advisory Council designation of five new no-fishing marine reserves in Oregon’s 3 mile-wide territorial sea. Unlike Port Orford and Depoe Bay, who gave up without a fight and sacrificed excellent fishing ground out of fear that they’d get clobbered worse if they didn’t, people in the area from Reedsport to Bandon focused on facts and did not play into the protection racket being run by Pew. So now, reserves designated since 2008 will be at Redfish Rocks (Port Orford) and Otter Rock (Depoe Bay), plus three new ones coming this legislative session on the north coast. The Legislature and Department of Fish and Wildlife still have designs on forcing reserves on our part of the coast.

Pew Environment Group has an annual operating budget of $70 million to bankrupt small businesses and run people like us out of our favorite activities. The facts are that since the no-fishing marine reserves process began in Oregon in 1988, no problem has been found for marine reserves to fix; state government has budgeted no general fund money to run a reserves program; no rational purpose or objective has been found for closing Oregon fishing spots via marine reserves; at this time last year ODFW increased the daily rockfish bag limit by one/day; the only fish in Oregon’s territorial sea that was alleged to be in danger of over-fishing rebuilt in only a fraction of the time fisheries managers expected. Despite the facts, environmentalists and researchers say we need to close more area anyway, just because. They point out over-fishing in other countries and hemispheres, fishery stock collapses without any relevance whatsoever to Oregon’s territorial sea, and finally that we should sacrifice our fishing because all the closed areas we have now might not be enough. They’ve not studied effects of those vast closures (Rockfish Conservation Areas or 20- and 40-fathom restrictions) or even asked state and federal budgeters to appropriate money to study them. They just want us to feel fearful and guilty because those closures, in their fact-free opinion, aren’t enough.

Good work Coos County fishermen and business owners. You won this round. Next one is at the Legislature. Be sure not to let state lawmakers roll you, and be especially wary of a couple of the local ones.

Coos Bay Power Squadron
2011 is the time to join your local Power Squadron. Beginning December 1st, 2010 it is absolutely free to join our Coos Bay Power Squadron. By joining, you will receive a free 6 month membership which includes plenty of benefits. Some things to look forward to in your local Power Squadron are; great activities, new friends, fun, boating safety education, boat insurance savings of up to 38% and service to your boating community, your community and your country. Yearly dues are relatively inexpensive at $58.50 for a single member or a family membership for only $91.50! If you are looking to join your local Power Squadron, there has never been a better time than the present. Call Arthur Schuldt for more information, 541-756-4408 or stop into Y Marina today to complete your Power Squadron Membership Application.

Now available online for USPS members and the general public, five Advance Grade Courses as well as six elective courses. Advanced grade courses include; Seamanship, Piloting, Advanced piloting, Junior Navigation and Navigation. Elective Courses Include; Engine Maintenance, Marine Electronics, Cruise Planning, Weather, Sail and Instructor Development. Courses range from $35.00 to $188.00 for the general public. Course price is determined by course length, course materials and other factors. USPS Members receive incredible discounts on all online advanced and elective courses.

The next available Safe Boating Course will be held on Monday, April 11th, 2011 at 6:30pm in the Power Squadron Building in Charleston. The course will take place on Monday and Thursday evenings through April 25th, 2011. Call today for more information, 541-290-3957. For a list of other upcoming Power Squadron courses and events, visit www.usps.org/localusps/coos.

April Y Family Entry
Unfortunately we did not receive a Y Family Entry for the month of March. Therefore, we would like to encourage you to participate in April’s Y Family Entry contest, in which our winner will receive a I gift certificate for service, parts, accessories, or a new or pre-owned boat package from Y Marina. For this month’s contest entry we will accept a testimonial with your experience at Y Marina, your favorite seafood recipe, or a story about your favorite moment with your boat purchase from Y Marina. It could be a great day on the water with the family, a wonderful fishing story, or any other memorable moment that you would like to share. Photos of the event are always welcome. Simply email Ryan Lancaster with your story and you may be featured in next month’s newsletter. If email is not your preferred method of communication, feel free to give me a call at 541-888-5501, or come and talk with me in person! Just ask for Ryan. We look forward to hearing from you very soon.

Y Marina Brag Board
We did not receive any photographs for March’s “Brag Board.” If you have an impressive catch that you would like to share with our readers, please enter today! Simply send us a photograph and a short description of the story and we will post it in May’s Y Family Newsletter. It’s as easy as clicking on the “Share and Win” icon in this newsletter. With a positive outlook for the spring salmon run, we are excited to see what our Y Family members will catch.

2011 Hewescraft Boats!
Y Marina has just received a shipment of 6 brand new 2011 Hewescraft welded aluminum fishing boats. These beautiful boats range between 16 feet and 20 feet in length and come in a variety of colors and styles, all of which are loaded with options for ultimate comfort and convenience. We have had the opportunity to carry Hewescraft boats for a year now, and they have quickly become one of our most popular manufacturers. Hewescraft boats are priced very competitively and come designed to please, allowing Y Family Members to get the absolute best bang for their buck. Come to one of our two locations in Coos Bay and Florence and see why Hewescraft boats were one of our best-selling boats in 2010!

April Recipe of the Month
For our April recipe of the month we wanted to feature a delicious Salmon Puffs recipe that will add something new to your cooking collection in 2011. This recipe was found at AllRecipes.com. This delicious salmon dip recipe is titled Salmon Puffs and it looks simply amazing. This recipe takes approximately 30 minutes of prep time and about 20 minutes of cook time, for a whole meal created in under one hour! We hope you enjoy April’s recipe of the month.
    Ingredients
  • 8 ounces smoked salmon, chopped
  • 12 ounces crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 egg white, beaten
    Preparation Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Combine smoked salmon, feta cheese, black pepper and garlic.
  3. Roll out puff pastry on lightly floured surface to form a 12x12 inch sheet. Cut sheet into 16 3x3 inch squares. Place a spoonful of salmon filling in the center of each square. Pull together corners of each square to form 16 small packets. Brush packets with egg whites and place on prepared baking sheets.
  4. Bake in preheated oven until packets are golden, about 20 minutes. Serve warm.

Please contact us if you have the opportunity to try this awesome Salmon Puffs recipe. We are interested to hear if our Y Family Members enjoyed the recipe as much as we did. Also, please do not forget to send in “your” favorite sea food recipe. Your recipe may be featured in our next Y Family Newsletter. If your entry is selected, you can receive cool gifts, courtesy of Y Marina.


Joke of the Month
April’s joke of the month was found at volunteer-yachtclub.com.com and goes something like this;

That’s My Story and I’m Sticking to It-

A preacher was boating towards an island for a special wedding. On the way he was stopped by the marine patrol. After a quick check of the life preservers on board one patrol officer noticed a box with a few bottles in it.

“What's in the bottles, Reverend?” "It's holy water", came the response.

The officer opened one of the bottles. Sniffing it he said, "It smells like wine."

"Hallelujah!" the preacher shouted, "He's done it again!".

New Boat Packages!
2011 Custom Edge Marine 21' Sport O/S

This 2011 Edge Marine 21’ Sport O/S is an absolute must see. This boat does it all, handling any water that Mother Nature can throw at it. This Edge is powered by a brand new Yamaha F225XCA offshore 4-stroke outboard engine and a custom built aluminum trailer with disc brakes, aluminum wheels and a spare tire. This package retails for $66,556 and is available now for a special sale price of only $58,337!
2011 Duckworth 18' Navigator Sport

Check out this Duckworth package, all new for 2011! This Duckworth 18’ Navigator Sport is perfect for fishing all Northwest waters, as its hull is known for one of the best rides in the business. This Duckworth sits atop a galvanized E-Z Loader EZB17-20ft trailer with chine guides, a swing tongue and a tongue jack. Check out our new or pre-owned engine options to create the perfect fishing pacakge. Call or come and see us today for more information and special pacakge pricing on this incredible Duckworth.
2011 Hewescraft 180 Sportsman

This brand new 2011 Hewescraft 180 Sportsman is an extremely versatile fishing package. This midsize boating package has become a favorite among Y Marina customers. This boat is currently being offered boat and trailer only. Check out our new and used engine options to create the perfect boating package. Call today for pricing and additional information on this package.
2011 Rogue Marine 17' Scrambler

This brand new 2011 Rogue Marine 17’ Scrambler is an extremely versatile fishing package. This boat is all new from Rogue this past year and has been extremely popular amongst our customers. This package has been packaged with a brand new Yamaha F50TLR four stroke outboard engine and sits atop a galvanized Karavan trailer with a swing tongue and a tongue jack. This package is available now for only $21,131.

Pre-Owned Boat Packages!
1989 Grady-White 24' Offshore

This 1989 Grady White 24’ Offshore is in excellent condition. This package is powered by a 5.7 Liter Mercruiser I/O engine as well as a Mercury 30ELPT four stroke kicker motor that has been converted into an extra long shaft engine. This package rests atop a galvanized EZ Loader trailer with a tongue jack and manual winch. Brakes on this trailer have been disconnected. This package is available now for the low price of only $25,995!
1996 Bayliner 2252 Express

This 1996 Bayliner 2252 Express is in excellent condition. This packages is great for fishing as well as day on the water with the entire family. This package is powered by a 5.7 Liter Mercruiser I/O and sits atop a galvanized Escort tandem axle trailer with brakes. This boat is available now for the low price of only $17,995!
2000 Jetcraft 17' Yukon Outboard

This 2000 Jetcraft 17’ Yukon Outboard series is in excellent condition. This package is great for fishing lakes, rives, bays and more! This package is powered by a Yamaha F50TLRY 4-stroke outboard engine and sits atop a galvanized Calkins single axle trailer with a spare tire. This package is available now for the low price of only $14,995!
2008 Smoker Craft 16' Tracer D/C

This 2008 Smoker Craft 16’ Tracer is in excellent condition. This Tracer is perfect for freshwater fishing and crabbing with the family in the bay. This package is powered by a 2000 Mercury 25EL 4-stroke outboard engine and sits atop a galvanized single axle trailer with load guides. This package is available now for only $10,495!

Happy Easter!

Y Marina
1307 Newmark
Coos Bay, OR 97420
www.ymarinaboats.com
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