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By Capt. Vincent D... | Posted May 2013
Really understanding how her electrical system can damage a boat’s metal components will help you to avoid costly replacements and repairs. Knowing that bonding system is...
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By Capt. Bill Pike | Posted May 2013
Take a step back and really look at your boat’s upholstery. Are your cushions looking their age? Maybe it’s time for an upgrade. Capt. Bill Pike’s tips will have...
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By Capt. Bill Pike | Posted April 2013
Sea Flush is a tool that facilitates winterizing, unclogging thru-hull fittings, flushing out saltwater and cleaning heat exchangers/exhaust manifolds/A/C hoses and Oil Coolers on...
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By Capt. Vincent D... | Posted March 2013
Think bleeding your fuel system is beyond your expertise? Know what goes into the process and why each step is critical, and maybe you’ll get closer to your engines than you...
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By Eric Colby | Posted March 2013
Polishing and cleaning your boat with a power buffer may be intimidating at first, but after you get used to it your hull (and your forearms) will thank you.
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By Capt. Bill Pike | Posted March 2013
Maintenance Special: Capt. Bill Pike shares tips, wisdom, and proven techniques to help keep your boat running at the top of her game and her equipment doing yeoman service.
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By Capt. Richard Thiel | Posted March 2013
They’ll get you out of many a jam, they won’t break your bank account, and you probably don’t have them aboard—yet.
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By Jason Y. Wood | Posted February 2013
Anyone who owns a boat may have been thinking about batteries and charging systems quite a bit since Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner nightmare.
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By Capt. Vincent D... | Posted February 2013
The dripless seals on your boat require just a little simple maintenance once or twice a year, if you ignore those seals they can turn ugly.
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By Capt. Bill Pike | Posted February 2013
Interior joinery not staying as sharp as the rest of your boat? Check out our expert advice on making it look like new.
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By Capt. Vincent D... | Posted January 2013
Looking for a DIY project that will help your boat run better? Adding automated trim-tab control may be just the ticket, since it adjusts running attitude while giving you one...
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By Capt. Vincent D... | Posted December 2012
There’s more to getting the propeller off the shaft than meets the eye, and more high-tech props make the job even more complex.
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By Capt. Bill Pike | Posted November 2012
If you allow air to enter the supply line of an engine it will promptly airlock the engine and summarily shut it down. Here are the steps to get things going again.
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By Capt. Vincent D... | Posted November 2012
Our handy guide to putting in an inverter. Check out detailed photos of wiring and tips on how to do it properly here.
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By Eric Colby | Posted November 2012
Tips on caring for gasoline engines and fuel when you winterize your boat.
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By Jason Y. Wood | Posted November 2012
Just when you think the latest gas-powered outboards have wrung every drop of power from a gallon of fuel, along comes a new way to tackle the problem.
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