How-to
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How-To
10 Tips to Make Sure Your Safety Gear is in Order
Sep 16, 2013Whether you’re an old salt or a brand new boater, you need to make sure your safety gear is in order. …Read More
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How-To / Maintenance
Is My Bilge Pump Working to Its Rating?
Sep 13, 2013A pump's ability is inevitably reduced by real-life installation and power factors. …Read More
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How-To / Maintenance
Hurricane Prep for New Boaters
Sep 11, 2013Here are some quick tips to help you get your boat through the next hurricane. …Read More
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How-To
7 Tips for Taking Great Boat Photos
Sep 10, 2013If 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
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How-To / Seamanship
Share the Water: Unwritten Rules of Sailors, Fishermen, Powerboaters, and Paddlers
Sep 9, 2013No 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
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How-To / Seamanship
How to Dock a Powerboat
Sep 6, 2013Docking a powerboat side-to can be stressful, so here are some tips to make sure all goes smoothly. …Read More
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How-To / Maintenance
How to Protect Vulnerable Boat Wiring
Sep 5, 2013In 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
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How-To
Three Best Knots for Tying Up a Boat
Sep 3, 2013Knots are an important part of seamanship. Here are three that will make it easy to tie up your boat. …Read More
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How-To / Maintenance
No Cheap Substitutes for Diesel Fuel Lines!
Aug 29, 2013Engine-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
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How-To
10 Tips for Choosing Foul Weather Gear: Rain Jackets, Bibs, Boots, and More
Aug 28, 2013Most foul weather gear looks great on the rack, but how can you tell if that rain jacket will keep you bone-dry? …Read More