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    How To Remove a Boat Name

    Doug Logan
    Aug 24, 2012

    Elbow grease, patience, Anti-Bond, and a dose of superstition all come into play. …Read More

  2. How-To / Maintenance

    Keep Aluminum and Brass Separated in the Marine Environment

    Ed Sherman
    Aug 18, 2012

    Thread sealer alone won't keep these two metals apart, and they're far enough from each other on the galvanic scale for corrosion to occur if exposed to seawater. …Read More

  3. How-To / Maintenance

    10 Ways to Make your Boat Shine Brighter

    Lenny Rudow
    Aug 15, 2012

    Gel coat, vinyl, aluminum, stainless steel, rubber, plastic, and more – make them look better, and your whole boat will seem to gleam. …Read More

  4. How-To / Maintenance

    Aluminum Water Tanks: Safe to Use?

    Ed Sherman
    Aug 9, 2012

    Potable water is best carried in stainless steel or FDA-approved, food-grade plastic tanks rather than in aluminum. Chlorine and aluminum are poor partners. …Read More

  5. How-To / Maintenance

    Broken Radar? Maybe Not.

    Ed Sherman
    Aug 2, 2012

    Here are two important issues to check before deciding that your radar needs a hardware fix. …Read More

  6. How-To / Maintenance

    Stainless Steel: How to Care for this Miraculous Metal

    Brett Becker
    Jul 21, 2012

    Stainless steel doesn’t need much care, but you should know how to care for it properly. …Read More

  7. How-To / Maintenance

    Marine Battery Charging: Double-Belt Pulley System

    Ed Sherman
    Jul 21, 2012

    Will a double belt system work for your alternator and engine? According to Ed Sherman, "This a situation where a lot of mistakes get made." …Read More

  8. How-To / Maintenance

    How to Pickle a Four-Stroke Outboard Engine

    Lenny Rudow
    Jul 20, 2012

    In response to our “How to Pickle an Outboard” video, viewers wanted to know the differences between pickling a two-stroke versus a four-stroke outboard. …Read More

  9. How-To / Maintenance

    How to Change the Lower Unit Oil on a Boat

    Lenny Rudow
    Jul 19, 2012

    Whether you have an outboard or a stern drive, changing the lower unit oil is a regular maintenance chore every boater can do. …Read More

  10. How-To / Maintenance

    Video: How to Sell Your Boat for the Highest Price

    Lenny Rudow
    Jul 18, 2012

    Selling your boat? Use these tips to make sure you get the best price possible. …Read More

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