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  1. How-To / Maintenance

    Skills USA, Future Boat Techs

    Ed Sherman
    Jun 24, 2010

    Today we completed the hands-on portion of the USA National Championship competition. The photo below shows one of the contestants totally engrossed in troubleshooting an electrical problem with a Suzuki outboard engine ignition component. Keep in min... …Read More

  2. How-To / Seamanship

    Life Jacket Tips for Adults and Children

    Sponsored Blog
    Jun 23, 2010

    How big were your kids when you put the boat away last winter? How big are they now that you’re on the water again—and do they still fit into the life jackets you have onboard? According to the 2009 Life Jacket Wear Rate Observation Study from the U.S. Coast Guard, which incorporates data going back to 1998, [...] …Read More

  3. How-To / Maintenance

    The future of boat service, Skills USA Nationals

    Ed Sherman
    Jun 23, 2010

    I'm in Kansas City, MO this week at the Skills USA National Championship competition to determine the best and brightest in the service industry not just for marine techs, but virtually any area of service you can think of, from airplanes to pastry c... …Read More

  4. How-To / Seamanship

    Maxi Speedboat First to Reach Bermuda

    Tom Tripp
    Jun 21, 2010

    The 100-footer Maxi Speedbird beats all the other boats to Bermuda in the 2010 Newport Bermuda Race. We've got a nice video tour of Speedboat. …Read More

  5. How-To / Maintenance

    Gel Coat and Non-Skid Repair, Part 4

    Ed Sherman
    Jun 21, 2010

    The on-going rebuild of the 1977 Silverton is continuing and this morning Gel-Coat Jim began preparing some of the nicks in the original gel coat surface for recoating. With a small grinder he removed all of the loose gel-coat around each of the nicks ... …Read More

  6. How-To / Seamanship

    Newport Bermuda Race Underway

    Tom Tripp
    Jun 18, 2010

    The 2010 Newport Bermuda Race is underway and we've got some fascinating video and live tracking links for you. …Read More

  7. How-To / Seamanship

    Photos Hullish Weather on the North Atlantic

    Tom Tripp
    Jun 17, 2010

    Dramatic photos of a Danish-built, Scottish fishing trawler in wild North Atlantic seas. The "deadliest" profession, for sure. …Read More

  8. How-To / Maintenance

    Non-Skid/Gelcoat Repair, Part 3

    Ed Sherman
    Jun 17, 2010

    Well I was wrong, the project non-skid / gelcoat repair project hit a speed bump yesterday and they are not ready to begin masking off the deck to begin the refinish process. The hold-up was the cockpit sole. Here it is again: It turns out that wh... …Read More

  9. How-To / Seamanship

    Sea Fare June — Victoria Allman in the Galley

    Tom Tripp
    Jun 17, 2010

    This month’s Sea Fare brings us the culinary fruits of a Mekong River adventure by chef Victoria Allman. A great story and delectable recipes. …Read More

  10. How-To / Maintenance

    Non-Skid/GelCoat Repair, Part 2

    Ed Sherman
    Jun 16, 2010

    The fiberglass man finished prepping the 1977 Silverton yesterday so that he can now begin the process of getting ready for new non-skid surfacing on deck. He's still sanding away in the photo below:    When all is said and done, the 36 grit did ... …Read More

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