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  1. How-To

    Landing Big Fish

    Pete McDonald
    Oct 13, 2010

    A few important pointers to minimize the fish you remember as the "ones that got away." …Read More

  2. How-To / Maintenance

    HDTV Afloat, on a Budget

    Ed Sherman
    Oct 4, 2010

    How can I put HDTV on my boat without breaking the bank? …Read More

  3. How-To / Seamanship

    The Cuttyhunk Lightning Dance

    Doug Logan
    Oct 1, 2010

    There's nothing that makes us appreciate a safe harbor as much as the hiss and tingle of a really close bolt of lightning. …Read More

  4. How-To / Maintenance

    Better Cell-Phone Reception on Your Boat

    Ed Sherman
    Sep 27, 2010

    What pitfalls should I avoid when installing a cell-phone booster antenna system on my boat? …Read More

  5. How-To / Maintenance

    I Broke My Mercury And Earl Stayed Away. Coincidence?

    Doug Logan
    Sep 24, 2010

    Proving that "no good deed goes unpunished," prepping for a hurricane leads to engine damage. …Read More

  6. How-To / Maintenance

    Maintain Voltage to Keep Your Marine Electronics Sane

    Ed Sherman
    Sep 20, 2010

    Why does my fish-finder screen go crazy when I start my engines? …Read More

  7. How-To / Maintenance

    New Mercury Two-Stroke Oil Attacks Carbon Deposits

    Lenny Rudow
    Sep 16, 2010

    The Boats.com Outboard Expert looks at engine oil for older two-stroke engines. …Read More

  8. How-To / Maintenance

    Clean Your Rusty Stainless Steel Railings

    Ed Sherman
    Sep 13, 2010

    How come the stainless rails on my trawler keep rusting, and what can I do about it? …Read More

  9. How-To / Maintenance

    Protecting Against Marine Corrosion

    Ed Sherman
    Sep 6, 2010

    How do I avoid corrosion when my boat moves regularly between brackish and salt water? …Read More

  10. How-To / Maintenance

    LED Lighting, It Just Keeps Getting Better

    Ed Sherman
    Aug 27, 2010

    Hella announced today a new, wide angle LED lighting fixture to its already impressive selection. I can't emphasize enough the significance of retro-fitting LED's wherever you can on your boat. They are a huge energy saver that go a long way toward mak... …Read More

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