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    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

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