Ron Blanchet (Mr. Marine) - Boating - Sailing - Recreation/Outdoors

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Expert Profile: Ron Blanchet (Mr. Marine)

Expertise: - 50+ yrs. navigating/operating boats up to 48' - certified arson specialist - qualified marine surveyor - instructor - Canadian Power Squadron courses - court sanctioned accident reconstructionist - testified as an expert witness in criminal & civil courts - member of Canadian Society of Forensic Science - Canadian Coast Guard Boat Safety Specialist
- promoting safe boating practices at events and guest-speaking engagements - lecturing on cause/prevention of marine casualties - conducted 2,600+ investigations/reconstructions over 37 yrs. - published training manual on investigation of marine accidents - presented papers to law associations on accident reconstruction - presented seminars on origin/cause of marine fires and arsons - guest speaker - annual meeting of Int'l. Ass'n. of Marine Investigators(IAMI)

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What do you like about this subject? - assisting in criminal defence of wrongly accused persons - encountering investigative challenges - resolving controversial and complex issues - clients successfully achieving desired results

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? - keep abreast of new investigation/reconstruction methods and techniques - continue to promote and teach boating and water sport safety - save lives through awareness/prevention of causes of marine misadventures

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: In order to operate a watercraft in Canada, everyone will be required to possess a "Pleasure Craft Operators Card" by September 15, 2009. The "Marine Liability Act" came into force in 2001, and significantly affects the responsibility and accountability of all owners/operators of pleasure crafts.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject Unlike highways, waterways cannot expand to accommodate the on-going increase of watercraft traffic, while minimizing associated safety risks. In addition, there is a significant lack of authoritative manpower to enforce boating Rules & Regulations 24/7.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 3230
Knowledge	9.70 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.91 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.83 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		675

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
8	10	10	10	08/22/08
10	10	10	10	08/17/08
10	10	10	10	08/13/08
10	10	10	10	08/07/08
10	10	10	10	08/07/08

User Comments

Thans so much for your prompt response. I wondered if this could be the problem because the cover of the engine was so hot but it never ocurred to me
(Bert on 08/13/08)

Thanks for the advice.
(floyd hagood on 08/07/08)

Thank you.
(Lamar on 08/07/08)

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Recent Answers from Ron Blanchet (Mr. Marine)

2008-08-26 Hope you can help me regarding the weight for a boat: Hi Walter...Thank you for selecting the undersigned to reply to your question. Although you didn't mention the purpose or importance of acquiring the weight factors, you might find the specifications...

2008-08-25 280 VOLVO PENTA /OUTDRIVE: Hi Jon...Thank you for selecting the undersigned to reply to your question. I'm not a mechanic, however, the symptom suggests you may not be completely shifting the throttle lever into gear, or perhaps...

2008-08-22 Boat Peformance: Hi Rusty...Thank you for selecting the undersigned to reply to your question. I'm not a mechanic, however, there is one on AllExperts you can consult. Although you didn't mention the yr. & make of...

2008-08-22 mercury 30hp engine problem: Hi Stephen...Thank you for selecting the undersigned to reply to your question. I'm not a mechanic, but trouble starting might be caused by contaminated or low octane fuel, faulty/loose spark plugs/wires...

2008-08-17 Donzi 22 Classic with Cobra 460: Is it possible both props are aluminum? Have you tried a stainless prop? During acceleration and at high speed, stainless steel props don't flatten out, and you might get a better selection of cupping...