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  1. How-To / Maintenance

    Installing a Solar Vent

    Paul Grimes
    Feb 2, 2011

    A solar vent can keep a boat smelling a lot better, and prevent mold and mildew all year long. …Read More

  2. How-To / Maintenance

    Ethanol Hates Fuel Lines

    Charles Plueddeman
    Jan 29, 2011

    Why it might be smart to replace old outboard fuel lines (so you don't get "hosed"). …Read More

  3. How-To / Seamanship

    Can Marine Electronics Fry Your Brain?

    Ed Sherman
    Jan 26, 2011

    If cell phones are a radiation hazards, what about all those fancy display screens? …Read More

  4. How-To / Maintenance

    A Short Story about Battery Shorts

    Paul Grimes
    Jan 20, 2011

    If you’ve ever thought that 12-Volt electrical systems are harmless, think again. …Read More

  5. How-To / Maintenance

    Lithium Ion batteries: Do They Really Last Longer?

    Ed Sherman
    Jan 19, 2011

    How do you maximize the life of your lithium ion batteries? …Read More

  6. How-To / Maintenance

    Mercury Remanufacturing Adds Verado Products

    Charles Plueddeman
    Jan 14, 2011

    Six-cylinder long blocks and cylinder heads join program …Read More

  7. How-To / Maintenance

    Gel Cell Batteries: Care and Feeding

    Ed Sherman
    Jan 12, 2011

    Do gel cells need special charging? …Read More

  8. How-To / Maintenance

    Spinnaker Pole Modification: Tricking the Trip for Easier Jibes

    Paul Grimes
    Jan 3, 2011

    We came across a problem with the way the spinnaker pole on “Breakaway” was configured; here’s a brilliant, simple solution from one of our crewmembers, Stuart MacNeil. …Read More

  9. How-To / Maintenance

    Wellcraft 43 Portofino: Used Boat Review

    Steve Knauth
    Dec 30, 2010

    After several project boats, Dan Powers found the fixer-upper of his dreams—and after lots of work, he now cruises Lake Travis with pride. …Read More

  10. How-To / Maintenance

    The Forgotten GFCI

    Ed Sherman
    Dec 29, 2010

    Functional onboard GFCI protection can be a life or death matter. …Read More

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