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This is an important topic...ESD - electric shock drowning.

I wonder how many drownings were caused by electric shock. It can also happen in saltwater but more prevalent in freshwater due to the body being a better conductor of electricity.

Great explanation here 👇

https://www.electricshockdrowning.org/esd--faq.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0oacl6EWP9g9OLKFuLavNT-eWarYxRinErFaGUxprDZiF3KFlig1SLr8k_aem_GU_0zoA5na7MZ0wQ5BlXGQ

ESD & FAQ WHAT IS ELECTRIC SHOCK DROWNING?  Electric Shock Drowning (ESD) is the result of the passage of a typically low level AC current through the body with sufficient force to cause skeletal...

The gauge under Rt 12 bridge.
Water levels are noticeably higher.

Great weather night at Blarney Island Boat Races with
Mrs Kaplanboating

Happy Independence Day

Strong winds (15mph +) been with us all season.
Monday's southerly breeze was straight on in Pistakee and the Sensar accelerometer picked up the impact.

The Chain o' Lakes business pages are now updated here: https://www.kaplanboating.com/chain-o-lakes

- Sorted by category (Marinas; Restaurants; Retail & Real Estate and Resources).

- Each business is then listed by location (lake name, river - upper or lower, and those not on the water).

We lost a few businesses with "Boat" in the name this year.
2 "Boat Yards" or was it "boatyard" and the The Boating Warehouse with others for sale.
* The Boat House Chicago is still going strong.

And thanks to our sponsors Sensar Marine, Boat Dock Mooring System and Advantech Automotive

Chain O'Lakes | Kaplan Boating Everything a boater needs to boat confidently on the chain o' lakes. Which marinas sell gas, have a launch, what restaurants can you boat to, where to go for service and many other items.

Great product, we have it on our boat, I check the app often and appreciate the alerts. Save on shipping when purchased from us 👉Kaplanboating.com/sensar
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We are so confident in the quality of our products that we offer a 5-year warranty on the boat monitor device, the bilge sentry, and all cables. Our products are designed to ensure the long-term well-being of your boat. ⚓️💪

Strong storms today. Get peace of mind about your boat.

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Use promo code COL FS for free shipping. Link in bio. Below are stats from the app for my boat

The Altessa IV (330') leaving Puerto Vallarta to make way for the cruise ships. No matter where in the world you are, always know when your boat leaves its slip (and the status of its systems) with Sensar marine. (Sensar is best suited for boats up to 30').

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Happy April...30 days to the official start of boating season. Get the status of your boat in the time it takes to read this post.

Happy Easter from the Kaplanboating family.

Another "chain o' lakes" restaurant

2 months to the official boat opening weekend on .

Did you buy a boat yet? Check out new boats, jet skis, docks, and more at


Fox Waterway Agency Bruceskis Marine Construction/ Recovery The Boat House Chicago Munson Ski Fox Lake Harbor Nielsen Enterprises U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 41-04 Fox Lake IL SkipperBud's Munson Marine - On the Water - Fox Lake, IL Five Star Boat Center Captain Rod’s Boat Lift and Pier Services

3 months to boating season - dinner in Antioch and drinks at one of our regular stops Dinghys. Here for some live music with
Mrs Kaplanboating

Overheard a boat show conversation that all boats look alike. So I discovered my inner boat designer with AI.
Which one do you like best?

A great way to spend an afternoon on a cold Sunday.....Last day to check out the

Many great brands to see and their dealers to help get you into a new model for 2024.

Check out
Five Star Boat Center at Viaggio Pontoon Boats & Formula Boats

Spring Brook Marina & Pardo Yachts

And many others.... SkipperBud's CenterPointe Yacht Services LLC Munson Ski & Marine Fox Lake Harbor Munson Marine - On the Water - Fox Lake, IL Gordy's Marine Gage Marine
Chris-Craft Sea Ray Boats Carefree Boat Club Freedom Boat Club Cobalt Boats Monterey Boats

Merry Christmas

A great 2023 boating season.
Only 6 months and 1 week until boating season 2024.

The wind kicked up a good chop today and nice fall colors.

Thanks to all who made it a great season. Sensar Marine Five Star Boat Center Mike Cebula

Grateful for a beautiful afternoon boat ride. 'Merica theme.

Guesses on where the eagles were spotted?

Great evening to be boating. The river was perfect.

A few others braving the 57° air temp. Any guesses on water temp?

Answer below...

What happened to the season of fall? 80°'s to 50°. Temps today....

Water temp: 61.9°
Air temp: 50°

Pistakee Lake 10/09/23 at noon.

A few days of 80+ degrees had a big impact on water temps.

Last Wednesday water temp was 68 and tonight's reading: 73.9.

Air temp at time of reading was 76. Taken at 6:20pm (10/02/23).

Enjoy.

Fast boats up close on Fox River.

Don't fear the reaper.

River shiver stop 1 Vickie's and Snuggery #rivershiver2023 #boatlife #rivershiver #chainolakes

https://youtube.com/shorts/2wUoANKToEM?si=L4xgiUT7vXdmAHQv

River shiver stop 1 Vickie's and Snuggery #rivershiver2023 #boatlife #rivershiver #chainolakes