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How-to: Maintenance

  1. How-To / Maintenance

    Is Nylon Strapping OK for My Batteries?

    Ed Sherman
    Mar 27, 2015

    With sealed, valve-regulated batteries, nylon retaining straps shouldn't be subjected to corrosive vapors -- and if they are, they're still pretty reliable. …Read More

  2. How-To / Maintenance

    Weego Emergency Jump-Starters: How Many Amps Do I Need?

    Ed Sherman
    Mar 20, 2015

    Engine jump-starters are a good idea -- but how can you tell how much cranking power is necessary? …Read More

  3. How-To / Maintenance

    Is Snow Going to Knock My Boat off its Stands?

    Ed Sherman
    Mar 12, 2015

    The seasonal change from winter to spring shouldn't present a problem for boats on stands -- if they were put away right in the first place. …Read More

  4. How-To / Maintenance

    Bronze, Aluminum, Salt Water: A Match Not Made in Heaven

    Ed Sherman
    Feb 27, 2015

    Connecting two dissimilar metals under salt water is a good way to make a battery. …Read More

  5. How-To / Maintenance

    2015 Outboard Update: What's New and Hot

    Lenny Rudow
    Feb 22, 2015

    A lot of new product announcements have come out in the world of outboards recently, and that's good news for everyone. …Read More

  6. How-To / Maintenance

    Winter Battery Drain: Parasites on Board?

    Ed Sherman
    Feb 6, 2015

    Small milliampere loads on batteries left connected over the winter can add up to a significant discharge. …Read More

  7. How-To / Maintenance

    Is This Ground Cable Connection Safe?

    Ed Sherman
    Jan 23, 2015

    Avoid cutting wire strands by inserting cable ends into copper tube ferrules before tightening. …Read More

  8. How-To / Maintenance

    Get Connected: WiFi On Boats

    Staff
    Jan 20, 2015

    The latest WiFi technologies enable you to navigate, monitor, or keep your boat secure, all from your tablet or phone. …Read More

  9. How-To / Maintenance

    Does My Boat Have Enough Jack Stands Under It?

    Ed Sherman
    Jan 16, 2015

    ABYC Standard TY-28 addresses the topic of jack stands and their placement in detail. …Read More

  10. How-To / Maintenance

    Why are My Batteries Connected to Hoses?

    Ed Sherman
    Jan 2, 2015

    Vent hoses may never be needed, but they're in place to carry away hydrogen gas and save the batteries in case of an overcharge. …Read More

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