How-to: Maintenance
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How-To / MaintenanceIs Metal or Nylon Preferred For Wire Support?
Aug 30, 2014Nylon tie-wraps become brittle when subjected to the heat of engine spaces. Chafe-protected metal clamps are the way to go. …Read More
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How-To / MaintenanceAre Gate Valves OK for Seacocks?
Aug 23, 2014Gate valves can't provide a quick visual reference on whether a through-hull is open or shut. And the handles tend to rust. …Read More
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How-To / MaintenanceBest Seasickness Remedies: Did You Say Gin?
Aug 20, 2014A very British cure for an international disease. …Read More
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How-To / MaintenanceOld Boats Never Die
Aug 14, 2014Here are three signs that it's time to get rid of that old boat. …Read More
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How-To / MaintenanceOutboard Steering: Too Stiff?
Aug 1, 2014Your hydraulic steering may not be lubricated well, even though it looks clean. Disassembly required. …Read More
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How-To / MaintenanceBoat Ownership Advice: Embrace the Hacksaw
Jul 30, 2014Repairs and maintenance chores are plentiful and inevitable. But if you always pay someone else to handle them, you're going to miss half the fun. …Read More
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How-To / MaintenanceBoat Adhesive and Sealants: The Right One for the Job
Jul 16, 2014How to pick the right boat adhesive or sealant. …Read More
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How-To / MaintenanceCan I Eliminate Extra Wiring On My Boat?
Jul 11, 2014Take care when trying to tame extra wiring -- some electronics cables should not be shortened. …Read More
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How-To / Maintenance3 Cheap Boating Tricks: Get on the Water for Less
Jul 9, 2014Cheap boating may sound like a contradiction, but it doesn't have to be with these DIY tips. …Read More
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How-To / MaintenanceInstalling a High-Output Alternator: Modifications Needed
Jul 4, 2014There are a number of elements that need to be considered when you bring a high-output alternator into a system designed for lower output. …Read More
