PAGE A16 WH-ITBY FREE PRESS, BOATING, APRIL 20, 1988 What to look for whenyou'9re buying ByDebbie Luchuk What exactly does the serious or not-so-serlous boater wear on his/her feet while sailing or power- boatlng? A boat shoe or deck shoe, designed to stand Up to constant soakings and the general abuse that boating metes out. There are two types of shoes designed for boating. One boat shoe, made popular by Sperry Topsiders, a company ont of the New England states, is widely available in most department stores and sporting goods/athletic goods shops. The traditional colora of the boat shoe are navy blue and brown, but other colora have become available due to the rising popularity of the shoe for casual wear. Made of leather, the boat shoe is specially waxed to prevent- rotting from constant waterlogging. A good boat shoe will have a non- slip surface, usually white in color, made of a rubber compound. This sole is stitched to the upper, and seams stitiched together with waxed thread optimally, again to prevent water rot and to hold the shoe together in a way that ordinary glue cannot under wet conditions. There are usually leather laces to tie up the shoe, leather being more flexible and durable than regular laces. The deck shoe, more of an "apres boating" shoe towear on the deck, is made of less durable canvas, and has a sole similar to a sneaker. It of- ten resembles the deck shoe in I. styling,- but has regular cloth laces, wears like a aneaker, and cornes in a wider range of colora. Preferred colorsa arong boaters are navy blue, red and kelly green. Both styles of shoe have become quite popular, and are often con- sidered an essential part of a "prep- py-Ivy League" wardrobe, and are worn quite widely by the general ~AHOY! BOJ 'c '"Le-t yoL S as we t t L public as a casual shoe. If you are seriously considering a pair of boat shoes or deck shoes, look for the leather uppers composition non- skid rubber sole waxed stitcbing leather laces for the best, longest wearing buy. Shoes made of man- made materials, without waxed stitiching and non-slip sole, are available in the same style, but these are better for casual wear. )WNERSI This year,- ir boat reflect your face.. eII as your good taste!' cleaned and waxed by our mobile service and save yourself valuable time & effort. Focr a. f rt=&,eest imate al iLviino 217 n.Ic Expect to spend a fair amount of sales, and shop around for the best money on these shoes- watch for buy. YAMAHA É GEiDNEIRATORStb- FOR YOUR COTTAGE OR BOAT how.tolughl thejobwe -Generators E 0 ~ fl.~600 W. from $585.00 powerto easier. *motorcycles/ATV'S *snowmobiles ègenerators/water pumps Yarnaha power cornes in ail shapes and sîzes. Corne in today and size up the Yarnaha power produci that will rnake your job easier, no matter how toughit is. YAMAHA The wav îtshould be. YAMAIIA SPORTS PICKERING 077 BR=O RD. SOUTHI P0CICERNO, ONTAMI LIW 3A6 (416) 420-4172173 Water Pumps from $545.00 Wfl UT ~RF;ipT _ BOATS- - ýsp c«rtcea ft A great combination of SoId & serviced by quaility & performance. West Shore Marine. That Witt Make You GIad You Bought Here! H &D BOAT TRAILERS CHECK AND COMPARE OUR PRICES!I '88 17'9" Hydrostream ValeroTrailer 90 H.P. Nissan with power trim & tilt. Ail equipped, Retail $209300 SPEC UAL $12,300 '88 16' Bass Boat, navigation ights, two pedestal chairs, live bait well with circulating pump, console, side locker, 30 H.P. Longshaft Nissan, 2-yr. warranty. Retail $7,80u SPRING SPECIAL $5,495 WEST SHORE MARINE Concessioný #9 off Regional Road. #2 on the west side of I Lake Scugog, 2 miles N. of Port Perry, Ont. TEL: 416-985m2658- OPEIN 7 DAYS ----------- coc---Ww,. [WEEST SHORE MARINE SPECIALS SPRING