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How-to: Maintenance

  1. How-To / Maintenance

    Is My Boat Wiring Going to Overheat?

    Ed Sherman
    Jun 20, 2014

    If you measure with a thermometer, you'll probably find that those wires aren't as hot as you think. …Read More

  2. How-To / Maintenance

    Is a Torque Wrench Needed For Battery Cable Connections?

    Ed Sherman
    Jun 13, 2014

    It may not be necessary to follow ISO-9000 standards, but it's worth knowing how much tightening is right. …Read More

  3. How-To / Maintenance

    Resins, Resins, Everywhere, But Which One to Use?

    Gary Reich
    Jun 11, 2014

    Choosing the correct resin for your next boat repair job is easy, as long as you know what each type is good for... And what it isn't. …Read More

  4. How-To / Maintenance

    Chill, Baby!

    Lenny Rudow
    Jun 9, 2014

    You can make your boat as comfy as any megayacht with air conditioning by installing this one simple accessory—in an hour or two. …Read More

  5. How-To / Maintenance

    How to Align Hose Clamps Properly

    Ed Sherman
    May 30, 2014

    Tighten them with their screws on opposite sides of the hose to make it harder for leaks to get by. …Read More

  6. How-To / Maintenance

    5 Steps to Easy Boat Maintenance

    Carol Cronin
    May 28, 2014

    Boats need constant attention. Here are five tips for easy boat maintenance that will keep yours in top condition. …Read More

  7. How-To / Maintenance

    Rusty Stanchion Fasteners? Not Good.

    Ed Sherman
    May 23, 2014

    Stainless steel fasteners threaded into embedded aluminum plates need to be carefully sealed to prevent crevice corrosion. …Read More

  8. How-To / Maintenance

    The 5 Commandments of Boatyard Customers

    Gary Reich
    May 14, 2014

    Following a handful of common-sense rules can help make your next boatyard work session a pleasant one. …Read More

  9. How-To / Maintenance

    How Come My Hose Clamp Is Rusty?

    Ed Sherman
    May 8, 2014

    Never use automotive-grade hoseclamps on a boat, and if your boat came with them, replace them with the good stuff. …Read More

  10. How-To / Maintenance

    Spring Shake-Down Cruise: 10 Problems to Look For

    Lenny Rudow
    May 3, 2014

    Is your boat suffering from Abrupt Obesity or Navigational Nausea? Now’s the time to find out. …Read More

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