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  1. How-To / Maintenance

    Topside Maintenance: Paints, Polishes, and Wraps

    Rupert Holmes
    Apr 29, 2014

    A little topside maintenance (or rehabilitating what you already have) goes a long way toward making your pride and joy look great. …Read More

  2. How-To

    Sunday Sailing: Lessons from a Newbie

    Lauren DeVlaming
    Apr 27, 2014

    boats.com's senior engagement manager Lauren de Vlaming takes to sailing. …Read More

  3. How-To / Maintenance

    Is My Lightning Protection System Undersized?

    Ed Sherman
    Apr 25, 2014

    The ABYC calls for 4-AWG wire to provide a ground path in the event of a lightning strike. …Read More

  4. How-To / Maintenance

    Keel Bolts Need Lock Nuts or Lock Washers

    Ed Sherman
    Apr 18, 2014

    Keel bolts should be secured with lock washers or nylock nuts, torqued on. …Read More

  5. How-To / Maintenance

    Is My Pump Ignition-Protected or Not?

    Ed Sherman
    Apr 11, 2014

    Ignition-protected gear may still carry contradictory or confusing labels. …Read More

  6. How-To / Maintenance

    DIY Wednesday: Strip!

    Carol Cronin
    Apr 9, 2014

    Bottom stripping could drive a woman to drink. Or at least to procrastination. …Read More

  7. How-To

    How to Use a Spring Line to Tie Up a Boat

    Rupert Holmes
    Apr 9, 2014

    The rigging and use of a spring line can make coming into a dock safer and easier. …Read More

  8. How-To / Maintenance

    Self-Tapping Screws: Reduce the Ouch

    Ed Sherman
    Apr 4, 2014

    Self-tapping screws are common in production boats -- they save time and cost. But protruding points need to be tamed. …Read More

  9. How-To / Maintenance

    Why Did My Cabin Lights All Stop Working?

    Ed Sherman
    Mar 28, 2014

    Don't let the scene behind your breaker panel overwhelm you. Focus on the one circuit that's not working, and approach it logically. …Read More

  10. How-To / Maintenance

    Time to Shine Up That Gelcoat!

    Lenny Rudow
    Mar 26, 2014

    Spring is here and now’s the time to shine up your gelcoat – because a shiny boat is a happy boat. …Read More

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