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  1. How-To

    5 Tips for Towing: Get your Boat and Trailer Down the Road Safely

    Lenny Rudow
    Nov 1, 2014

    Keeping your boat on a trailer is advantageous in a number of ways, but only if you can get it to the ramp and back without any problems. Here are 5 tips that will make it happen. …Read More

  2. How-To / Maintenance

    Terminal Overload in Electrical Wiring

    Ed Sherman
    Nov 1, 2014

    ABYC standards aim to prevent overcrowding on wire terminal studs. Here's a good example of why. …Read More

  3. How-To / Buying & Selling

    Boat Financing: 5 Options You Need to Know About

    Jeanne Craig
    Oct 29, 2014

    Now that you've found the boat of your dreams, here are some ways to pay for it. …Read More

  4. How-To

    How to Coil a Line

    Lenny Rudow
    Oct 28, 2014

    Coiling lines is an important part of basic seamanship. Make sure you know how to make a twist-free, tangle-free coil. …Read More

  5. How-To / Maintenance

    Is the Heat in My Engine Compartment Going to Cause Damage?

    Ed Sherman
    Oct 24, 2014

    Cramped engine spaces, high heat, and electrical components make for a bad combination. …Read More

  6. How-To

    Knots for Boaters: Why You Should Learn to Tie These 5

    Carol Cronin
    Oct 22, 2014

    There are lots of knots, but only a few you really need to know for boating. …Read More

  7. How-To

    How to Tie a Palomar Knot

    Lenny Rudow
    Oct 19, 2014

    If you're using braid for your fishing line, the Palomar knot is one you need to know how to tie. …Read More

  8. How-To / Maintenance

    Why Shouldn’t I Run My Bilge Pump Dry?

    Ed Sherman
    Oct 17, 2014

    Rubber shaft seals need fluid for lubrication and cooling. Dried-out, damaged seals and water intrusion are common causes of failure in bilge pumps. …Read More

  9. How-To / Maintenance

    3 Tips for Winter Boat Storage

    Carol Cronin
    Oct 15, 2014

    Nobody likes to think about winter, but you and your boat will be happier if you keep these tips in mind. …Read More

  10. How-To / Maintenance

    Is a DIN Rail System OK for Mounting Wires on a Boat?

    Ed Sherman
    Oct 10, 2014

    Some compression-type mounting systems are compliant with ABYC standards and some aren't. It's easy to check. …Read More

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