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  1. How-To / Maintenance

    How to Install Heat Shrink Terminals

    Gary Reich
    Dec 29, 2013

    Your boat's wiring is bound to be exposed to moist, if not wet, conditions. Make sure everything keeps working, by installing heat shrink terminals. …Read More

  2. How-To / Seamanship

    Dock Lines 101: How to Choose and Use

    Gary Reich
    Dec 25, 2013

    The basics in selecting the right type, length, and number of dock lines for your boat. …Read More

  3. How-To

    How to Select and Maintain Dock Lines

    Gary Reich
    Dec 22, 2013

    Learn how to set up your mooring lines so it's easy to tie your boat up, every time. …Read More

  4. How-To

    Fishing Friday: How To Find the Best Trolling Speed

    Lenny Rudow
    Dec 20, 2013

    The next time you go fishing, make sure you know how to find the best trolling speed. …Read More

  5. How-To / Maintenance

    Getting from Here to There: Chartplotters for Newbies

    Carol Cronin
    Dec 18, 2013

    That chartplotter on your dash can certainly simplify navigation, but what if you don't know how to use the dang thing? This video will help. …Read More

  6. How-To

    Top 10 Mistakes Sailors Make: Don’t Do This!

    Carol Cronin
    Dec 12, 2013

    We all make mistakes, but some are more serious than others. Here are ten that would definitely ruin your next day on the water. …Read More

  7. How-To / Maintenance

    Will My Old Hot Water Heater Hoses Work with a New Heater?

    Ed Sherman
    Dec 12, 2013

    A new hot-water heater may be rated for a higher temperature and higher pressure than your old one. Make sure your plumbing can handle the upgrade. …Read More

  8. How-To

    Anchor Choices: Important Safety Tips

    Carol Cronin
    Dec 12, 2013

    Is your anchor on your list of safety equipment? It should be, says Gary Reich in our latest how to video. …Read More

  9. How-To / Maintenance

    Video: How To Choose the Best Anchor

    Gary Reich
    Dec 8, 2013

    Your anchor and its line are an important piece of safety gear, because when things go wrong they could be the only thing keeping you off the beach. Here's how to select the best one for your boat and your area. …Read More

  10. How-To / Maintenance

    How-To Special: Rebuild a Small Outboard Carburetor

    Lenny Rudow
    Dec 5, 2013

    If something’s gumming up the works in your small outboard’s carburetor—literally—it’s probably time for a rebuild. …Read More

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