PROMO CODE “Xmas5%” EXTENDED TO DEC 31, 2011

For an additional 5% Off, please use promo code “Xmas5%”. This promo code will only work in “Capt Jims Nautical Cargo” on-line store. Sorry it will not work in my eBay store.

To use the promo code, please enter it at check out.

To see all items on sale in CaptJimsCargo’s eBay store, please click here.

The above storewide promotion code will work in addition to a special sale on all tall ship models, most all sailboat, boat, cruise ship, yacht & speed boat models. Teak wooden ship’s steering wheels, decorative ship’s anchors and all other nautical decor in the store is on sale using the above promo code.

Capt.JimsCar-go is proud to offer Abordage’s full line of America’s Cup J Class yacht models, numerous Half Hull sailboat models, historic Tall Ship models and the NEW 14″ Riva Aquarama Special Speed Boat model. Abordage´ is known world-wide as the premier custom yacht model manufacturer for the most prestigious yacht manufacturers such as Derecktor,  Broward, Hinckley and Riva.

New for Abordage´ is the museum quality Riva Aquarama Special Speed Boat model 14″ included with a display case. This smaller size speedboat model is perfect for excutive desks and offices or behind your basement bar.

CaptJimsCargo is offering a 25% discount on most all of Abordage’s line of J Class America’s Cup fully assembled models, framed half models with sails, historic Tall Clipper Ship models and the NEW Riva Aquarama Special model.

A small sample of the Abordage´ fully assembled models On Sale follows, many more are up to 25% discounted in both Capt.JimsCar-go and Capt. Jims Nautical Cargo.

This Framed Endeavour Half Model with Sails is not new to Abordage´ but the size is, this is a smaller easier to manage Brasilian mahogany framed America’s Cup J Class display model.

Abordage´ designers were trained by European Naval Architects and with the use of CAD (computer-aided) technology, extensive plans & drawings assures 100% authenticity in every replica model built. You can see this painstaking detail in the America’s Cup Mischief 1881 Model below.

I downloaded this new Twitter app today from Mike Filsaime called TweetGlide and I am so impressed with it that I have to bring it to your attention. I started out managing my Twitter microblogging account with Twhirl, then moved to TweetDeck for the larger dashboard feel and much more control. Tweet Glide application works the same as TweetDeck, even looks very similar and most of the controls are in the same spot, you can add your Facebook account too! The microblogging application works for both windows and mac.

What makes Tweet Glide shine is that by using it, you actually get free traffic that can grow viral pretty fast. There is a built in traffic generation feature that allows you to display your own AD inside of the app that all users will see. As a free member you can have up to 5 ads with 142 characters (will look just like a regular tweet). But if you sign up as a Premier member (only $97 & includes 500 ad credits) you can have up to 20 ads with 420 characters (a lot more ad) plus colored backgrounds and the use of basic HTML.

You buy your ads with credits you gain by tweeting. For every 5 tweets you post in a 3 hour period you gain 1 credit. Ad credits can also be purchased. Both the Free and Premier ads also come with full tracking of ads and impressions. The ad column can be closed if you do not want to view any ads.

Another great feature is that you can tweet more than the 140 character limit, TweetGlide will add a link to your tweet that will direct the reader to your TweetGlide Blog (included) where they can read the rest of the post.

TweetGlide is the next generation of desktop Twitter apps and will make managing your Twitter & Facebook accounts so much easier! You can find out more and download it for free by going to:

http://tweetglide.com/CaptJimsCargo

My sister was up visiting from NC for her 30th high school reunion, two north easters roared in at the same time but we managed to get out sailing on the “Crusty Too” one day. It was blowing 15 to 25 knts out of the North West so it should of been somewhat calm off of Hardens Beach.

For a great sailing toon hit the play button!

Not having any reef points in the main sail makes it interesting in these conditions. So with just a hancky of the jib out, we set to sailing out of the inlet from Stage Harbor, which should of been an easy reach. It was a peak out going tide though and the wind & current kept pushing us onto the leeward shore.  For some reason the O’day 22 sailboat did not want to tack, the outboard did not want to run, the jib winches were frozen and the gusts of wind were laying us over on our ears so it was interesting trying to get out of the narrow inlet. Needless to say we bounced off the sand bars just outside of the inlet.

The tide was really roaring out of the inlet and once we manged to get clear of the bars we ran into a rip tide. There were 3 to 4 foot curling waves and we could not tack and clear the rip, so we took a few waves across the bow, but managed to stay somewhat dry. Then we were getting set down onto a small fleet of Sea Clam fishing boats that had their rigs set and were dragging, after slipping across the bow of one fishing boat we sailed out of the rip into calmer seas and finally popped open a beer! All in all it was a great sail!

Reefed Jib on the "Crusty Too" heading back into Stage Harbor, Chatham MA. Sea Clam fishing boat off the bow.

Migrating sea birds flying over the sand bars of Stage Harbor inlet.

Sister Wendy staying warm & dry on the Crusty Too sailboat!

#1 Model Endeavour Sailboat, Best Selling Model America's Cup Yacht! 4 Sizes Starting @$71.99

#2 San Felipe Model Tall Ship, Best Seller! San Felipe Spanish Galleon 3 Sizes Starting @$107.99

#3 Atlantic 36" Model Sailboat, Top Selling Sailboat! Atlantic Yacht at 36" is a Lot of Model For Only $122.99

#1 Model Endeavour America’s Cup

#2 San Felipe Model Tall Ship

#3 Atlantic 36″ Model Sailboat

#4 Wooden Ship Steering Wheel, 48" Boat Steering Wheel Has The Most Sales, 4 Sizes Starting @$57.95

#4 Wooden Ship Steering Wheel

#5 Old World Globe Wine Bars, 6 Styles & Sizes of Nautical Globe Wine Bars Available, All Best Sellers!

#5 Old World Globe Wine Bars

#6 SS United States Ocean Liner Model, New to CaptJimsCargo But Already a Best Seller! Fast Shipping!

#6 SS United States Ocean Liner Model

#7 Model Cutty Sark Tall Ship, The Cutty Sark Tall Ship Model Always a Hot Seller! 2 Sizes Starting @$79.99

#7 Model Cutty Sark Tall Ship

#8 Teak Ship Wheel End Table, The Wooden Ship Wheel End Table is a Very Popular Nautical Gift!

#8 Teak Ship Wheel End Table

#9 Wooden Scale Model Canoes, Best Selling Wooden Cedar Strip Model Canoe 44" Is On Sale Now!

#9 Wooden Scale Model Canoes

#10 Harbormaster Brass Telescope, The Harbormaster Brass Telescope Always a Great Nautical Decor Gift!

#10 Harbormaster Brass Telescope

This Dent-A-Tug is by far the most durable dog chew proof toy we have found, our Chocolate Lab “Lakota” has yet to destroy one! He got a Dent-A-Tug two Christmases ago and it is still in use almost everyday! Lakota can gut the toughest canvas stuffed dog toys in a matter of minutes and usually ingests some of the toy.  Up to 5 Indestructible Dog Toys Ship For Only $6.99!

He has run up almost $2000 in Vet fees for blockages (luckily not having to go through surgery, please see below for full story). His dog toy box now consists of large real marrow bones (which he still manages to break off pieces) and a couple of almost indestructible Dent-A-Tugs. Lakota has not been back to the Vet since we stopped giving him stuffed dog chew toys.

A quick cure for a dogs potential gastric, intestinal or abdominal obstruction!

If you know or suspect your dog has ingested a foreign object that may cause a gastric obstruction or blockage then this home remedy may save you a lot of worrying and Vet bills. As long as the foreign object has not passed out of the stomach you can induce vomiting in your dog by getting the dog to drink 1 teaspoon of Hydrogen Peroxide per 5 pounds of the canine, not to exceed 3 tablespoons (it should be administered undiluted). I have not tried this home remedy but a friend of mine has with great success. He owns a Chocolate Lab with a pension for eating panties, well one day the wifes favorite panties disappeared, so they used the home remedy and in a very short time the dog vomited up the panties. Jake the dog was back to his old mischievous self in about 30 minutes. Do provide lots of water for your dog afterwards. For more information see Emetic Agents heading at ASPCA tips to manage a poison emergency. Please note Legal Disclaimer at the end of this post.

Indestructible Rope Tug Durable Dog Chew Toys

Lakota with 1 of his indestructible Dent-A-Tug dog chew proof toys.

There are 3 sizes of Dent-A-Chews available:

• Small 7″ Length
• Medium 9″ Length
• Large 11″ Length

3 sizes of Dent-A-Tugs are available, color varies for dog chew resistant proof toys.

Lakota’s Gastric Obstruction Full Story:

Thought I would share with you Lakota’s gastric obstruction adventure. When Lakota got sick with a blockage, it started with him throwing up on his own. The first Vet visit with an overnight and X-rays showed up nothing. Lakota came home, after a brief recovery and a meal he got sick again. After more days of throwing up and not eating we took him to the Cape Animal Referral & Emergency Center where after 3 days of watching, testing, X-rays (still not showing anything) and a Barium study (inconclusive) they decided to pursue it as a blockage and operate on him. We got the call at 9 PM that they were going to operate, needless to say we were feeling pretty bad, the doctors did not paint us the prettiest of pictures for the procedure.

Then at 10 PM the center called with Great News! Lakota did not have to go
through with the operation, after being prepped and the anesthesia took affect the doctors were able to examine the back of his mouth and throat. That is when they found a piece of thread wrapped around the back of his tongue and running down into his throat. The end of which was hooked onto some sort of obstruction (that would not show up on X-rays). They cut the thread, we got Lakota back the next day, he was weak but hungry and after a colorful poop right back to his old puppy self!!

The Hospital visit bill was $1750, the operation would of been over $3000. We did not have insurance then, we do now. Lakota’s toy box took on a new look with all cloth, stuffed and rag toys gone. The ordeal was rough on my wife & I, luckily it had a happy ending, you sure do get attached to your furry friend.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

• We are not responsible for any loss, injuries or death caused by using the above hydrogen Peroxide Home Remedy. Use at your own risk.
• You must be 18 years of age to use the above Home Remedy.

If you are hunting for RTR (ready to run) RC remote control model power boats, sloop sailboats, tug boats, fishing boats, model ships this site may be you last stop! Not only is it complete but it is a great resource for information and articles for the beginner and expert. If you need help picking out the right RC radio control GIFT, are a complete novice, have never participated in the RC hobby, then their GIFT GUIDE is exactly what you are looking for! The excellent Gift Guide will easily walk you through radio control terms and help you to pick out the best and correct gift for your recipient along with any necessary accessories if required.

There are separate gift guides for:

• RTR (ready to run) RC remote control model boats, sloop sailboats, tug boats
  
• RTR RC radio control model cars & trucks, electric, gas or nitro gift guide
• RTF (ready to fly) RC radio control model airplanes gift guide
• RTF RC radio control model helicopters gift guide
• RC radio control TERMS gift guide
  

Showcased below are some of the offerings for RC remote control boats, sloop sailboats, tug boats, fishing boats and a high speed gas catamaran.

Pro Boat Endeavour RC Remote Control Sloop Sailboat with Electric Back Up Motor

Endeavour with Electric Back-up Motor in case of sudden wind loss. Excellent for the beginner!

AquaCraft Atlantic Harbor RC Tug Boat Electric with lots of detail, even rubber bumper tires!

AquaCraft Bristol Bay RC Fishing Boat for sale. Working searchlight and running lights!

Pro Boat Blackjack 55 RC Catamaran Boat Remote Control, speeds in excess of 35 mph!

Back in stock, just in time for Christmas. These Globe Bars are shipped out fast and are packed very well. If you were thinking of a home bar or pub for the holidays, either for your self or as a gift, these World Globe Home Bars are a great idea, there is a size for any home or office. Italian Renaissance scenes adorn the inside of the globes and nautical old world art is on the exterior. More styles and sizes are for sale in Capt.JimsCar-go and Capt Jims Nautical Cargo.

The Chatham shark scare was viewed on nation wide news for days. There was some excellent video picture of a Great White shark lazily swimming along filmed from a helicopter by WCVB if you missed it here is a link to the uncut version. The shark is just cruising around taking his or her time, of course most of us are just waiting to see some action, which never happens. But it does!! Please take a look at a picture below from I believe 3 years ago, shot off of Chatham as a Great White Shark attacks a seal! This shot is not for the squemish and was borrowed from fellow blogger “the hairy beast”.

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For a little fun click on the play button, the tune is short!

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Great White Shark devours a Grey Seal off of Chatham!!!

The last recorded shark attack on a human in Massachusetts waters was in 1936, so nothing to worry about. Below are some nation wide stats for Great White attacks.

Nation Wide Great White shark attack on human stats (1916-2008)

KMS Bismarck German Battleship Wooden Model 30"

The German battleship Bismarck is one of the most famous warships of the Second World War. The lead ship of her class and named after the 19th century German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck.

Bismarck displaced more than 50,000 tonnes fully loaded and was the largest warship then commissioned. Bismarck only took part in one operation during her brief career. She and the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen left Gotenhafen (Gdynia) on the morning of 19 May, 1941 for Operation Rheinübung, during which she was to have attempted to intercept and destroy convoys in transit between North America and Great Britain.

When Bismarck and Prinz Eugen attempted to break out into the Atlantic, the two ships were discovered by the Royal Navy and brought to battle in the Denmark Strait. During the short engagement, the British battlecruiser HMS Hood, flagship of the Home Fleet and pride of the Royal Navy, was sunk after several minutes of firing.

In response, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill issued the order to “Sink the Bismarck”, spurring a relentless pursuit by the Royal Navy. Two days later, with Bismarck almost in reach of safer waters, Fleet Air Arm aircraft launched from the carrier HMS Ark Royal torpedoed the ship and jammed her rudder, allowing heavy British units to catch up with her. In the ensuing battle on the morning of 27 May, 1941, Bismarck was heavily attacked for nearly three hours before sinking

XL Titanic Model Ship Wooden Ocean Liner 56" Boat

The Titanic named by J.BRUCE ISMAY, was built in March 1909. In May 1911, she was launched, which was a heavily publicized spectacle.

Titanic was designed to be a marvel of modern safety technology and her accommodations were the most modern and luxurious on any ocean. She was 883 feet long (1/6 of a mile), 92 feet wide and weighed 46,328 tons. She was 104 feet tall from keel to bridge, almost 35 feet of which were below the waterline. She was capable of carrying over 3500 people (passengers & crew).

Unfortunately, at 11:40 p.m on the 14th April 1912, the greatest maritime disaster in history began. During that night of heroism, terror and tragedy, 705 lives were saved, 1502 lives were lost, and many legends were born.

Shamrock V America's Cup Model Sailboat 39"

Ferrari Hydroplane Wooden Speed Boat Model 32"

Affordable Japanese Kaiwo Maru Model Tall Ship 32"

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