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How-to: Maintenance

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. How-To / Maintenance

    Will Sacrificial Anodes Work if Not Submerged?

    Ed Sherman
    Dec 19, 2014

    For anodes to work, they need to be immersed in the same electrolyte as the metals they're protecting. …Read More

  4. How-To / Maintenance

    What’s the Difference Between an ELCI and an RCD?

    Ed Sherman
    Dec 12, 2014

    European and US boats carry slightly different equipment to protect against electrical problems. …Read More

  5. How-To / Maintenance

    Boat Maintenance and Management: Go Digital

    Jeanne Craig
    Dec 9, 2014

    The easy way to coordinate service and keep records on your boat is now—surprise—to go digital. …Read More

  6. How-To / Maintenance

    Can a Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Be Put Out with a Conventional Fire Extinguisher?

    Ed Sherman
    Dec 5, 2014

    Lithium-ion battery installations need to be well-engineered, with redundant safety systems and automatic disconnects. …Read More

  7. How-To / Maintenance

    Fishing Friday: How Current Affects Fish

    Lenny Rudow
    Nov 21, 2014

    Moving water is one of the keys to finding fish on the feed. …Read More

  8. How-To / Maintenance

    5 Affordable Upgrades: A Reminder

    Carol Cronin
    Nov 12, 2014

    Here are some improvements you can make this off-season. …Read More

  9. How-To / Maintenance

    Make Your Boat 1,000 Times Better

    Lenny Rudow
    Nov 8, 2014

    You have 1,000 minutes and a budget of $1,000. Ready, Set, GO! …Read More

  10. How-To / Maintenance

    Why Are My Wiring Terminals Painted?

    Ed Sherman
    Nov 7, 2014

    A dab or stripe of paint can be used as an index to know whether a fastener has been tightened, or is gradually coming loose. …Read More

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