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  1. How-To

    10 Tips to Make Sure Your Safety Gear is in Order

    Lenny Rudow
    Sep 16, 2013

    Whether you’re an old salt or a brand new boater, you need to make sure your safety gear is in order. …Read More

  2. How-To / Maintenance

    Is My Bilge Pump Working to Its Rating?

    Ed Sherman
    Sep 13, 2013

    A pump's ability is inevitably reduced by real-life installation and power factors. …Read More

  3. How-To / Maintenance

    Hurricane Prep for New Boaters

    Carol Cronin
    Sep 11, 2013

    Here are some quick tips to help you get your boat through the next hurricane. …Read More

  4. How-To

    7 Tips for Taking Great Boat Photos

    Carol Cronin
    Sep 10, 2013

    If your boat is for sale, you'll need to have great photos. And if your boat is not for sale, great photos will bring back great memories of all those fun times. …Read More

  5. How-To / Seamanship

    Share the Water: Unwritten Rules of Sailors, Fishermen, Powerboaters, and Paddlers

    Carol Cronin
    Sep 9, 2013

    No matter what our chosen watersport might be, we’re all eager to spend time enjoying it. And when our paths cross, we need to understand the unwritten expectations of other boaters. …Read More

  6. How-To / Seamanship

    How to Dock a Powerboat

    Lenny Rudow
    Sep 6, 2013

    Docking a powerboat side-to can be stressful, so here are some tips to make sure all goes smoothly. …Read More

  7. How-To / Maintenance

    How to Protect Vulnerable Boat Wiring

    Ed Sherman
    Sep 5, 2013

    In an installation like this, the battery should be in a plastic case and there should be Lexan coverings for the fuse holder and bus bar. …Read More

  8. How-To

    Three Best Knots for Tying Up a Boat

    Carol Cronin
    Sep 3, 2013

    Knots are an important part of seamanship. Here are three that will make it easy to tie up your boat. …Read More

  9. How-To / Maintenance

    No Cheap Substitutes for Diesel Fuel Lines!

    Ed Sherman
    Aug 29, 2013

    Engine-side fuel lines on a marine diesel are under high pressure, with specialized end fittings. Do not try to replace them with metal brake lines. …Read More

  10. How-To

    10 Tips for Choosing Foul Weather Gear: Rain Jackets, Bibs, Boots, and More

    Lenny Rudow
    Aug 28, 2013

    Most foul weather gear looks great on the rack, but how can you tell if that rain jacket will keep you bone-dry? …Read More

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