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What is an Ocean Skiff?
Let's start with a definition: we'll
call any boat less than or equal to 24' LOA with an open design (no cabin area)
that's used in the ocean an "Ocean Skiff".
What are we focused on?
Safety, mileage, comfort, storage, fishing and fish-fighting tactics,
performance, and technology are some of the topics we'll be covering.
There are a lot of sources of information out there - some good, some bad. OSJ
strives to collect and sift through this information, and provide our readers
with "bottom line" accurate information. Where information isn't available,
we'll be doing our own tests and reports.
What's in OSJ?
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Summaries of interesting articles and news
related to small boat fishing in blue water
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An ongoing "blog" about our project boat
Toy Boat 2, and how things are working (product problems
& solutions, long-term performance, new products and ideas used in the boat).
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Ratings and links to
other useful sites
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Services such as document templates for
trip logs, trip checklists, float plans, etc., and a unique motor sizing
application
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Discussion forums
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Periodic feature articles:
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Ocean Skiff Showcase - reviews of other
people's boats
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Boating information and
fishing techniques
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Product tests - Not always scientific, but
always relevant
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Lab rat reports - got a product you want
tested? If we can, we'll go out and get one and let you know how it works
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Where are We Now?
We started working on OSJ in 2001. We've kept a running log of activities since then, and our original intent was to get the site going by late 2002... BUT - things happen, and we didn't start publication until mid-2003.
We published quite a bit of material for 3 years, when we got sidetracked with our sister publication: Beyond the Breakwater. That took a bit of time to work through, and ultimately lead to a platform change for OSJ in 2008. But we're back now, and should return to publishing content on a regular basis going forward.
That's about all there is to it! Again,
welcome to OSJ, we hope you enjoy what you find, and come back often.
 John Loo
Owner, Publisher, Editor, etc.
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