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  1. How-To / Maintenance

    Make Your Own Fiberglass Potable Water Tank

    Ed Sherman
    Jan 6, 2013

    If you plan to build your own tank, you will need to use FDA-approved resin. …Read More

  2. How-To / Maintenance

    Electrical Panel Voltmeters Can Sometimes Mislead

    Ed Sherman
    Dec 23, 2012

    Your meter can give you a surface charge reading showing decent voltage even when the battery plates are not deeply charged. …Read More

  3. How-To / Maintenance

    How to Winterize Boat Air-Conditioning

    Ed Sherman
    Dec 16, 2012

    Either non-toxic anti-freeze or a compressed-air blowout can be used to prevent freeze-up. …Read More

  4. How-To / Maintenance

    He Said, She Said: Fish Boat or Sailboat?

    Zuzana Prochazka
    Oct 23, 2012

    Fisherman Lenny Rudow and sailor Zuzana Prochazka take a humorous look at the features of the Bavaria B/One, a popular new one design trailerable racing sailboat. Care to referee? …Read More

  5. How-To / Maintenance

    10 Trailering Tips: Haul Your Boat with Confidence

    Lenny Rudow
    Oct 1, 2012

    New to towing a trailerable boat? Here are the tips you need for a trouble-free trip to the boat ramp. …Read More

  6. How-To / Maintenance

    How to Safely Hitch a Boat Trailer

    Lenny Rudow
    Sep 22, 2012

    Trailer boaters who are new to hauling a boat down the road will need to know how to properly hitch their trailer to their tow vehicle. Here’s everything you need to know. …Read More

  7. How-To / Maintenance

    Why Can’t I Use My LPG Tank Locker for Storage?

    Ed Sherman
    Sep 20, 2012

    Even if there's room in your LPG locker for extra gear, don't be tempted to put it in there. …Read More

  8. How-To / Maintenance

    What’s the Hose Coming Out of My Battery?

    Ed Sherman
    Sep 10, 2012

    Some builders install vent lines for sealed batteries. They might look like water hoses... but they're not. …Read More

  9. How-To / Maintenance

    10 Tips for Cleaning Your Boat Bottom and Saving Fuel

    Doug Logan
    Sep 9, 2012

    A clean bottom and running gear will improve performance and save money on fuel. Here are 10 tips that can help. …Read More

  10. How-To / Maintenance

    10 Tips for Striped Bass Fishing in the Fall

    Lenny Rudow
    Sep 7, 2012

    As the water cools off, striper fishing goes into full gear up and down the Atlantic coast. Use these tips to fill your fishbox. …Read More

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