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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. How-To / Seamanship

    How to Tie Bend Knots

    Doug Logan
    Jun 17, 2014

    Bend knots are used for joining two lengths of line together. Learn how to tie two of them by watching this short video. …Read More

  5. How-To / Maintenance

    Is a Torque Wrench Needed For Battery Cable Connections?

    Ed Sherman
    Jun 13, 2014

    It may not be necessary to follow ISO-9000 standards, but it's worth knowing how much tightening is right. …Read More

  6. How-To / Maintenance

    Resins, Resins, Everywhere, But Which One to Use?

    Gary Reich
    Jun 11, 2014

    Choosing the correct resin for your next boat repair job is easy, as long as you know what each type is good for... And what it isn't. …Read More

  7. How-To / Seamanship

    How to Tie a Bowline Knot

    Doug Logan
    Jun 10, 2014

    Learn how to tie the quintessential boating knot, the bowline, in this helpful how-to video. …Read More

  8. How-To / Maintenance

    Chill, Baby!

    Lenny Rudow
    Jun 9, 2014

    You can make your boat as comfy as any megayacht with air conditioning by installing this one simple accessory—in an hour or two. …Read More

  9. How-To / Seamanship

    How to Tie Hitch Knots

    Doug Logan
    Jun 3, 2014

    Watch this how-to video to learn how to tie two common knots. …Read More

  10. How-To / Maintenance

    How to Align Hose Clamps Properly

    Ed Sherman
    May 30, 2014

    Tighten them with their screws on opposite sides of the hose to make it harder for leaks to get by. …Read More

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