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    Should the Fuel Hoses On My Boat Have Labels?

    Ed Sherman
    Apr 3, 2015

    There are standards for identifying the type of fuel hose used, but not the purpose of each hose. Many builders skip the step of labeling hoses, leaving it up to boat owners to do the detective work. …Read More

  2. How-To / Maintenance

    How to Make Spring Boat Chores Fun: 5 Tips

    Carol Cronin
    Mar 28, 2015

    “Chores” and “fun” are two words that don’t go together, unless the word “boat” is also present. …Read More

  3. How-To / Maintenance

    Is Nylon Strapping OK for My Batteries?

    Ed Sherman
    Mar 27, 2015

    With sealed, valve-regulated batteries, nylon retaining straps shouldn't be subjected to corrosive vapors -- and if they are, they're still pretty reliable. …Read More

  4. How-To / Maintenance

    Weego Emergency Jump-Starters: How Many Amps Do I Need?

    Ed Sherman
    Mar 20, 2015

    Engine jump-starters are a good idea -- but how can you tell how much cranking power is necessary? …Read More

  5. How-To / Maintenance

    Is Snow Going to Knock My Boat off its Stands?

    Ed Sherman
    Mar 12, 2015

    The seasonal change from winter to spring shouldn't present a problem for boats on stands -- if they were put away right in the first place. …Read More

  6. How-To

    Fishing Friday: Rigging and Jigging

    Lenny Rudow
    Mar 6, 2015

    Lenny Rudow and Shawn Kimbro agree to disagree on how to rig and hot-rod soft plastic fishing lures. …Read More

  7. How-To / Maintenance

    Bronze, Aluminum, Salt Water: A Match Not Made in Heaven

    Ed Sherman
    Feb 27, 2015

    Connecting two dissimilar metals under salt water is a good way to make a battery. …Read More

  8. How-To / Maintenance

    2015 Outboard Update: What's New and Hot

    Lenny Rudow
    Feb 22, 2015

    A lot of new product announcements have come out in the world of outboards recently, and that's good news for everyone. …Read More

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