Floating Propane Tank Warning

ONE OF OUR TENANTS WARNS:

I found a propane tank floating in Quartermaster Harbor about two weeks ago, carried it back to Tacoma on our boat (Night Watch) and then drove it to the Tacoma household hazardous waste facility at the landfill. The attendant inspected it and took it but he said there is a better approach.

Essentially the hazardous waste people suggest securing a loose propane tank in the water (with fishing weights as an anchor or w/ a line to a dock) then calling the Department of Ecology or the Coast Guard. Apparently some people who make meth store very dangerous chemicals in tanks normally used for propane and keep the tanks in the water so they stay cool. The haz. waste man said the chemicals used to make meth can become dangerously unstable and may explode if they get warm, hence his direction to leave the tank in the water next time. Ecology has equipment and trained people to dismantle meth labs so they can safely remove the floating container.


All this was complete news to me. I've been on the water for many years and this was the first time I've found a floating propane container so the whole scenario might be pretty unusual but who knows.

Regards, Charlie Douthwaite

Post Your Fish Stories Here

We only have a few slips left. Time for your fishin' friends to get their boats in the water before the 5.1 million pink salmon that are expected, come through the Puget Sound.

What is your best fish story???

My Dad went on a charter fishing trip in Mexico last time he traveled. It went well, he caught a large marlin and had fun. He wanted to bring his fish home, but noone spoke English well enough to understand that he wanted a box to ship the fish home. The funny thing is that we lived in El Cajon for nearly a decade. Cajon is the Spanish word for BOX. That is his "one that got away" and we won't ever let him forget it :~)

I don't fish & I still had a story; bet you've got one too! Post it here please, so my story isn't lonely. Thanks.

Only a few slips left: 2- covered 30' slips, 1- covered 28' slip(available soon) & 1- 50' slip. There is a $50 bonus for referrals, just have the new tenant mention that you referred them!

&. . . .Your new neighbor will receive 10% off their first month's moorage!

Boat Auction on July 31st at 11:30 am

Please join us for a boat auction on Friday, July 31st at 11:30 am. We will be auctioning 5 vessels; a 40' 1979 Cruise-a-Home, a 35' 1959 Boatel Houseboat, a 31' 1977 Cruise-a-Home, a 31' 1966 Fairliner, & a 28' 1965 Owens. Bidding will begin at 11:30 am. There is no minimum bid at this time. If you are interested in this vessel, you may begin viewing it this week during business hours (8:00 am-5:00 pm). We cannot allow boarding of this vessel until the morning of the auction.
The Foss harbor Marina has no knowledge of actual vessel conditions. Please keep in mind, according to the Revised Code of Washington, vessel owners have the right to show up at any time prior to the auction and pay off their balances. We recommend that you call the morning of the auction to verify that the vessels are still available. The marina can only accept cash, credit cards or cashiers check. If you have questions, please call the marina @ (253) 272-4404.
to see pictures of these vessels, please visit the craigslist ad http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/boa/1266338120.html

New Boathouses for Rent!

The Foss Harbor Marina is taking reservations for 6 new boathouses that will accomodate 40' vessels. These boathouses will be available before the end of the year. Reservations will be taken on a first come, first served basis. The boathouses will have lofts and a remote control curtain. The moorage rate will be between $660-$860/month. The marina may consider a lease to own program if people are interested in this option. If you have any questions or wish to put your name on the list, please contact the marina @ 253-272-4404. Hurry! Before it is too late.

Do you want to win this 19’ TV and DVD player? Spend $100.00 at the Foss Harbor marina Fuel Dock and you will be entered in a raffle for this wonderful prize. The winning name will be drawn on August 29, 2009. For more information, see the Foss Harbor Marina July Newsletter.

July 18th CHB Shoreline Clean Up Day

Join CHB for the
2nd Annual
Shoreline Clean Up Day!
Saturday, July 18, 2009
9:00am to 12:30pm
CHB’s Bay Patrol Director, Jeff Barney, will be leading
kayakers in a trash pick up along the shoreline of
Commencement Bay from the water. Restoration Mgr,
Jeanine Riss, will be leading a group to collect debris
from several restoration sites along Marine View Dr.
Both groups will finish the day at Yowkwala Beach with a
picnic lunch. Kayakers please contact Jeff at
jbarney@healthybay.org, land lubbers contact Jeanine at
jriss@healthybay.org for registration or more info.
*Experienced kayakers only please, must have own kayak/equipment.