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  1. How-To / Maintenance

    Boat Adhesive and Sealants: The Right One for the Job

    Carol Cronin
    Jul 16, 2014

    How to pick the right boat adhesive or sealant. …Read More

  2. How-To

    How To Fillet a Flounder: Instructional Video

    Lenny Rudow
    Jul 13, 2014

    Filleting a flounder is different from getting the fillet off of other fish. And here's a bonus recipe, too. …Read More

  3. How-To / Maintenance

    Can I Eliminate Extra Wiring On My Boat?  

    Ed Sherman
    Jul 11, 2014

    Take care when trying to tame extra wiring -- some electronics cables should not be shortened. …Read More

  4. How-To / Maintenance

    3 Cheap Boating Tricks: Get on the Water for Less

    Carol Cronin
    Jul 9, 2014

    Cheap boating may sound like a contradiction, but it doesn't have to be with these DIY tips. …Read More

  5. How-To / Maintenance

    Installing a High-Output Alternator: Modifications Needed

    Ed Sherman
    Jul 4, 2014

    There are a number of elements that need to be considered when you bring a high-output alternator into a system designed for lower output. …Read More

  6. How-To

    Diesel Fuel Hose Ratings Explained

    Ed Sherman
    Jun 27, 2014

    Risk of exposure to fire, plus permeability to fuel, plus the use of the hose itself -- all play into the ratings. …Read More

  7. How-To

    How to Tie a Trucker's Hitch: Instructional Video

    Doug Logan
    Jun 25, 2014

    The Trucker's Hitch is a knot all boaters should know. Watch this video, to see how it's done. …Read More

  8. How-To / Maintenance

    Is My Boat Wiring Going to Overheat?

    Ed Sherman
    Jun 20, 2014

    If you measure with a thermometer, you'll probably find that those wires aren't as hot as you think. …Read More

  9. How-To

    Can't Tie Knots? Then Tie Lots (Or Watch These Videos)

    Carol Cronin
    Jun 18, 2014

    Tying good knots is an important skill for anyone around boats. Our latest how to videos will help you master the basics. …Read More

  10. How-To / Seamanship

    Trailer Maintenance: 3 Lessons from the Frankentrailer

    Carol Cronin
    Jun 17, 2014

    An almost-breakdown brings home the importance of trailer maintenance and good equipment. …Read More

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