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  1. How-To / Maintenance

    Seal Those Electrical Connections!

    Ed Sherman
    Jan 25, 2012

    Water and electricity are a bad combination. Here's an easy way to keep the water out. …Read More

  2. How-To

    Choosing the Right Anchor

    Alex Smith
    Jan 21, 2012

    It may not be the most glamorous piece of kit, but a well-chosen anchor can bring a new dimension to your boat life. …Read More

  3. How-To / Maintenance

    Installing a Fuel Flow Meter

    Lenny Rudow
    Jan 18, 2012

    A fuel flow meter will help you calculate your most efficient throttle setting, fuel remaining in the tank, and an exact burn rate, at any given time or sea condition. …Read More

  4. How-To / Maintenance

    How Come My Bilge Pump is Melted?

    Ed Sherman
    Jan 15, 2012

    Ed Sherman explains how a bilge pump can melt, given the wrong combination of mechanical and electrical problems. …Read More

  5. How-To / Maintenance

    5 Rigging Tips for Flush Mounting Electronics

    Lenny Rudow
    Jan 14, 2012

    When you install a fishfinder, GPS, or VHF, make sure the job goes right. …Read More

  6. How-To / Maintenance

    Upgrading an Alternator to High Output

    Ed Sherman
    Jan 5, 2012

    It might look easy, but Ed Sherman says an alternator upgrade is not a simple job. …Read More

  7. How-To / Seamanship

    Five Life-Saving Tips for Fishing with Kids

    Lenny Rudow
    Jan 2, 2012

    Fishing with kids is fun - as long as you pay heed to these life-saving tips. …Read More

  8. How-To / Maintenance

    Is Dry Stack Storage Right for You?

    Lenny Rudow
    Dec 28, 2011

    The advantages and disadvantages of keeping your boat in a "boatel". …Read More

  9. How-To / Maintenance

    Boat Wiring and Exhaust Systems Do Not Mix

    Ed Sherman
    Dec 19, 2011

    If wiring is too close to the exhaust, it may be affected by heat. Ed Sherman explains. …Read More

  10. How-To / Maintenance

    Sealed Batteries: Are They Really Sealed?

    Ed Sherman
    Dec 12, 2011

    New batteries are advertised as sealed. So why do they need venting? …Read More

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