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  1. How-To / Maintenance

    5 Steps to Easy Boat Maintenance

    Carol Cronin
    May 28, 2014

    Boats need constant attention. Here are five tips for easy boat maintenance that will keep yours in top condition. …Read More

  2. How-To

    How To Tie Stopper Knots: Instructional Video

    Staff
    May 27, 2014

    Watch this how-to video to learn how to tie four useful stopper knots. …Read More

  3. How-To / Maintenance

    Rusty Stanchion Fasteners? Not Good.

    Ed Sherman
    May 23, 2014

    Stainless steel fasteners threaded into embedded aluminum plates need to be carefully sealed to prevent crevice corrosion. …Read More

  4. How-To / Maintenance

    The 5 Commandments of Boatyard Customers

    Gary Reich
    May 14, 2014

    Following a handful of common-sense rules can help make your next boatyard work session a pleasant one. …Read More

  5. How-To

    Five Docking Disasters: Don’t Let This Happen to You!

    Lenny Rudow
    May 12, 2014

    Be on guard for these docking disasters every time you approach the pier. …Read More

  6. How-To

    Fishing Friday: 3 Anchoring Tips

    Lenny Rudow
    May 9, 2014

    How you set an anchor can make all the difference: between catching a pile of fish, and dragging along while everyone else does the catching. …Read More

  7. How-To / Maintenance

    How Come My Hose Clamp Is Rusty?

    Ed Sherman
    May 8, 2014

    Never use automotive-grade hoseclamps on a boat, and if your boat came with them, replace them with the good stuff. …Read More

  8. How-To / Maintenance

    Spring Shake-Down Cruise: 10 Problems to Look For

    Lenny Rudow
    May 3, 2014

    Is your boat suffering from Abrupt Obesity or Navigational Nausea? Now’s the time to find out. …Read More

  9. How-To / Maintenance

    Why Is My Water Heater Giving Me Shocks?

    Ed Sherman
    May 1, 2014

    A broken heater element and a disconnected ground wire point the way to a dangerous situation. …Read More

  10. How-To / Maintenance

    Fascinating Fasteners: The Nuts, Bolts, and Screws That Hold Your Boat Together

    Gary Reich
    Apr 30, 2014

    Knowing which fasteners to use on your boat is a key DIY skill. …Read More

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