How-to: Seamanship
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How-To / Seamanship
LPG Locker Storage
Aug 25, 2011Is it safe to store other stuff in the designated locker for propane tanks? No, says Ed Sherman. …Read More
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How-To / Seamanship
Portable AC Generators: Safe for Boats?
Aug 19, 2011You often see these construction site generators for sale at boat shows, but they are potentially quite dangerous when used onboard. …Read More
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How-To / Seamanship
Garmin GDL 40 Weather Receiver
Aug 17, 2011With this unit, you pay for weather data by the day, not the season. …Read More
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How-To / Seamanship
Double Hose Clamps: ABYC Required
Aug 10, 2011Is my surveyor giving me the straight story? …Read More
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How-To / Seamanship
Three Tips for Survival at Sea
Aug 2, 2011These three tips will keep you alive if you find yourself stranded on the ocean. …Read More
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How-To / Seamanship
GPS Threat: FCC Proposes Bandwidth Change
Jul 18, 2011If the Federal Communications Commission grants a proposed license, we could all end up on the rocks. …Read More
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How-To / Seamanship
Boat Towing: Slow Down to Save
Jul 17, 2011Driving 55 will save you fuel, and it will also add valuable reaction time. …Read More
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How-To / Seamanship
Boat Wiring: Two Prong AC Outlets
Jul 15, 2011Two prong AC outlets are no longer legal in house wiring. This reader wants to know if they're still legal on boats. …Read More
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How-To / Seamanship
The Autokinetic Effect: An Unexpected Danger of Boating at Night
Jul 11, 2011Boating in the dark can trick your eyes in unexpected ways. …Read More
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How-To / Seamanship
New Regulations Proposed: Engine Cut Off Lanyards
Jun 28, 2011The Coast Guard may make engine cut offs mandatory, and now’s your chance to comment. …Read More