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  1. How-To / Maintenance

    Old Boats Never Die

    Carol Cronin
    Aug 14, 2014

    Here are three signs that it's time to get rid of that old boat. …Read More

  2. How-To

    Is My Boarding Ladder Safe?

    Ed Sherman
    Aug 8, 2014

    Transom boarding ladders can be tricky to deploy from the water, especially for kids. …Read More

  3. How-To / Seamanship

    Fortress Anchor Testing: When It’s Good To Be a Stick in the Mud

    Gary Reich
    Aug 7, 2014

    Wonder which anchor works best? Fortress Anchors is hoping science can answer that question. …Read More

  4. How-To / Maintenance

    Outboard Steering: Too Stiff?

    Ed Sherman
    Aug 1, 2014

    Your hydraulic steering may not be lubricated well, even though it looks clean. Disassembly required. …Read More

  5. How-To / Maintenance

    Boat Ownership Advice: Embrace the Hacksaw

    Doug Logan
    Jul 30, 2014

    Repairs and maintenance chores are plentiful and inevitable. But if you always pay someone else to handle them, you're going to miss half the fun. …Read More

  6. How-To

    Where Can I Find This Special Fuse?

    Ed Sherman
    Jul 25, 2014

    Some fuses will be hard to find in marine supply stores. Spares may need to be special-ordered through the boatbuilder. …Read More

  7. How-To

    Sailing on a Budget: 6 Ways to Avoid Breaking the Bank

    Zuzana Prochazka
    Jul 21, 2014

    Sailing doesn't have to be a major-league investment. Here are six ways to get out on the water without spending big bucks. …Read More

  8. How-To

    On-Board Propane Hose Fittings

    Ed Sherman
    Jul 18, 2014

    If you have a hose-clamped connection to your propane hose at the stove, think about upgrading to a proper end fitting. …Read More

  9. How-To

    How To Choose the Right Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP)

    Carol Cronin
    Jul 17, 2014

    10 questions to ask yourself before shopping for a stand up paddleboard (SUP). …Read More

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