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How-to: Maintenance

  1. How-To / Maintenance

    Terminal Overload in Electrical Wiring

    Ed Sherman
    Nov 1, 2014

    ABYC standards aim to prevent overcrowding on wire terminal studs. Here's a good example of why. …Read More

  2. How-To / Maintenance

    Is the Heat in My Engine Compartment Going to Cause Damage?

    Ed Sherman
    Oct 24, 2014

    Cramped engine spaces, high heat, and electrical components make for a bad combination. …Read More

  3. How-To / Maintenance

    Why Shouldn’t I Run My Bilge Pump Dry?

    Ed Sherman
    Oct 17, 2014

    Rubber shaft seals need fluid for lubrication and cooling. Dried-out, damaged seals and water intrusion are common causes of failure in bilge pumps. …Read More

  4. How-To / Maintenance

    3 Tips for Winter Boat Storage

    Carol Cronin
    Oct 15, 2014

    Nobody likes to think about winter, but you and your boat will be happier if you keep these tips in mind. …Read More

  5. How-To / Maintenance

    Is a DIN Rail System OK for Mounting Wires on a Boat?

    Ed Sherman
    Oct 10, 2014

    Some compression-type mounting systems are compliant with ABYC standards and some aren't. It's easy to check. …Read More

  6. How-To / Maintenance

    Is the Plumbing and Wiring on my Boat Going to Stay Put?

    Ed Sherman
    Oct 3, 2014

    Weld Mount supports do a good job of securing wiring on the hull structure, and are a better option than drilling into a cored laminate. …Read More

  7. How-To / Maintenance

    Stand Up Season: Paddling into the Fall

    Carol Cronin
    Oct 2, 2014

    Summer may be over, but stand up paddling keeps you on the water. …Read More

  8. How-To / Maintenance

    Wildlife Gone Wild: Protect Your Boat from Five Invaders

    Lenny Rudow
    Sep 26, 2014

    In the marine environment, these five invaders can shut you down. …Read More

  9. How-To / Maintenance

    Is the Hull on my Fiberglass Boat Too Thin?

    Ed Sherman
    Sep 26, 2014

    Don't let a little daylight shining through the hull fool you -- boats are built mighty tough. …Read More

  10. How-To / Maintenance

    Shiny Gelcoat: More Than Just Good Looks

    Carol Cronin
    Sep 18, 2014

    Gleaming topsides keep your boat looking new, but they also make her last longer. …Read More

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