Maintenance

How To Check Your Boat's Bonding System

By Capt. Vincent D...
PostedMay 2013
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Need to Know: Your Bonding System

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 working is good for peace of mind and more: Your boat will thank you with better performance and improved reliability. Learn how to check the system here.

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Upgrading Boat Upholstery

By Capt. Bill Pike
PostedMay 2013
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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 you on the road to recover-y in no time with an in-depth look at fabrics and foam, and some insider insight into the process. Check out his report here.

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Troubleshooting Boat Performance

By Capt. Richard Thiel
PostedMay 2013
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A reader wants to know why his boat is slowing down.

Boat performance is one of those things that a boater can usually troubleshoot himself. There are four main factors that affect it: engine output, propeller efficiency, hydrodynamic drag, and load.

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Sea Flush

By Capt. Bill Pike
PostedApril 2013
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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 your boat.

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