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  1. How-To / Maintenance

    Choosing the Right Marine Diesel

    Ed Sherman
    Dec 2, 2016

    Whether you’re considering a new boat or planning to repower an old one, here are guidelines for thinking about which marine diesel engine is best for you. …Read More

  2. How-To / Maintenance

    The Outboard Expert: Battery Maintenance for Reliable Starts

    Charles Plueddeman
    Nov 30, 2016

    Don’t let a common boat battery issue ruin your weekend. …Read More

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  4. How-To / Buying & Selling

    How to Sell Your Boat

    Lenny Rudow
    Nov 11, 2016

    Selling a used boat? Here's a step by step guide to make it happen quickly and easily. …Read More

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  7. How-To / Maintenance

    The Outboard Expert: Four-Stroke Outboard Oil Check

    Charles Plueddeman
    Oct 19, 2016

    Don’t just pull the dipstick—here’s the right way to check the oil level in a four-stroke outboard. …Read More

  8. How-To / Maintenance

    Marine Diesel Fuel: What You Need to Know

    Ed Sherman
    Sep 29, 2016

    Compared to gasoline, diesel fuel has some advantages in the boating world, but it needs careful attention too. …Read More

  9. How-To / Maintenance

    Boating Tips: Basic Trailer Maintenance

    Lenny Rudow
    Sep 27, 2016

    If you own a trailer boat, tune in for these basic trailer maintenance tips. …Read More

  10. How-To / Maintenance

    Seasonal Boat Maintenance: Get with the Rhythm

    Gary Reich
    Sep 23, 2016

    As the seasons change, so do your boat maintenance tasks. …Read More

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  12. How-To / Maintenance

    Outboard Expert: Marine Oil for Outboard Engines

    Charles Plueddeman
    Sep 19, 2016

    Automotive oil doesn’t belong in the sump of your four-stroke outboard. Here’s why. …Read More

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  14. How-To / Maintenance

    Budgeting for Boat Maintenance: How Hands On Will You Be?

    Doug Logan
    Sep 7, 2016

    Upkeep chores and materials will cost more or less depending on the type of boat you own, where you keep it and, of course, on your own patience, skills, and bankroll. …Read More

  15. How-To / Seamanship

    Boating Tips: How to Anchor Your Boat

    Lenny Rudow
    Aug 30, 2016

    Anchoring a boat is a simple process but if you miss any of these key factors, your boat won’t stay put. …Read More

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