On the Water: Resources
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Top 10 New Boating Gear, Gadget, and Gizmo Picks for 2016
Every season sees a new crop of boating gear and goodies that are designed to make your life aboard better. Here are our top picks for this year. …Read More
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Boat Engines: Choosing Gas or Diesel
If you're in boat-buying mode and can't decide between gasoline and diesel, here are some pointers. …Read More
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Boating Tips: How Do You Know if a Boat is Well-Built?
Hatches are a good indicator of how much care a boatbuilder takes. …Read More
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Boating Tips: Understanding Foam Cored Boat Construction
If you're looking at new boats, one of the things you'll have to consider is whether or not to buy a boat built with foam core construction. This is, of course, tough to do if you don't understand exa …Read More
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Boating Tips: Understanding Vacuum Bagging
Watch Senior Editor Lenny Rudow explain - and show - how vacuum bagged construction is better than older fiberglass boat construction methods. …Read More
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All About Amperes in a Boat’s Electrical System
Measuring current flow in a DC circuit is a basic troubleshooting skill for boaters. …Read More
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Electrical Resistance on Boats: Keep That Voltage Drop in Check
In most onboard electrical circuits, resistance is the enemy. Learn what causes it, how to measure for it, and how to minimize it. …Read More
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Choosing the Perfect Express Cruiser
If you like sleek and sexy lines, fast speeds, and a cabin the family can overnight in, an express cruiser may be in your future. …Read More
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Renting Boats Is Getting Easier with Boat Sharing
Updates to boat sharing services make renting your boat via P2P boat easier than ever. …Read More
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Replacing an Enclosure: Five Design Tips
Whether replacing your boat’s enclosure or creating a new one, good design and knowing how to work with a canvas fabricator are both important. …Read More