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  1. How-To / Seamanship

    Lenny's Boating Tips Video: Boat Hull Basics

    Lenny Rudow
    Sep 1, 2015

    If you're not sure of the difference between a deep-V and a tri-hull, this short video will explain the basics. …Read More

  2. How-To

    Should the AC Terminals on My Distribution Panel Be Covered?

    Ed Sherman
    Aug 21, 2015

    You never want to cross paths with a 120-volt AC current on a boat. That's why the ABYC wants to make it hard for you to do so. …Read More

  3. How-To

    Is My Fuse Panel Marine-Grade?

    Ed Sherman
    Aug 14, 2015

    Fuses with aluminum prongs don’t belong on boats. …Read More

  4. How-To / Maintenance

    New Propane Locker Rules

    Ed Sherman
    Aug 7, 2015

    Side-loading propane lockers don't conform to the latest safety standards, even though their track record is good. …Read More

  5. How-To / Buying & Selling

    Top Four Boat Buying Blunders

    Gary Reich
    Aug 6, 2015

    Boat buying should not be a painful process. …Read More

  6. How-To / Seamanship

    Lithium Battery Conversion and Fire Safety

    Ed Sherman
    Jul 31, 2015

    Moving to lithium-based batteries will require a careful management system designed to prevent fires. …Read More

  7. How-To / Maintenance

    My Surveyor Has a Beef With My Battery Fuse

    Ed Sherman
    Jul 24, 2015

    Battery installations on European-built boats are sometimes alien to American surveyors—which often leads to a red flag in the survey. …Read More

  8. How-To

    Cooking on a Boat: Essential Ingredients for Seafaring Chefs

    Jarren Nesbitt
    Jul 22, 2015

    The galley of every boat should be graced with these goodies. …Read More

  9. How-To / Maintenance

    GPS Antenna Placement Can Make a Critical Difference

    Ed Sherman
    Jul 17, 2015

    Deck-mounted antennas should be located away from flailing lines and elbows, but with a clear view of the sky. …Read More

  10. How-To / Seamanship

    How to Back a Boat Trailer Like a Pro

    Lenny Rudow
    Jul 14, 2015

    Backing a boat down the ramp can be a bit difficult for new trailer-boaters. Watching this video will make it easier. …Read More

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