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How To Check Your Boat's Bonding System
By Capt. Vincent D... | Posted May 2013 | Add a CommentNeed 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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Essential Tools For Your Boat
By Capt. Vincent D... | Posted April 2013 | Add a CommentCarry the right tools in the toolbox on your boat and you too can be a "Captain Fix-It".
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Tools For Your Boat
By Capt. Vincent D... | Posted April 2013 | Add a CommentBe "Captain Fix-It" and have the right tool at the right time.
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Installing a Diesel Priming System on Your Boat
By Capt. Vincent D... | Posted March 2013 | Add a CommentThink 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 ever thought you would. Read the step-by-step process here.
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Replacing Fuel Lines on Your Boat
By Capt. Vincent D... | Posted March 2013 | Add a CommentInstead of copper or rubber fuel lines on your boat consider using a kink-resistant fire-retardant hose that has a rubber inner core and a layer of steel braid for strength, covered with an outer protective jacket. Capt. Vince Daniello shows how easy it is to make up ends right on your boat.
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Emergency Shaft-Seal Repairs
By Capt. Vincent D... | Posted February 2013 | Add a CommentIf your dripless shaft seal fails while underway, you've got a problem. In this video, Capt. Vince Daniello offers a quick fix to get you back to shore.
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Maintaining Dripless Shaft Seals
By Capt. Vincent D... | Posted February 2013 | Add a CommentThe 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. Capt. Vincent Daniello will show you how to maintain the dripless shaft seals on your boat.
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How to Automate Your Trim Tabs
By Capt. Vincent D... | Posted January 2013 | Add a CommentLooking 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 less thing to think about. Check out our step-by-step instructions here.
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Pulling Propellers
By Capt. Vincent D... | Posted December 2012 | Add a CommentThere’s more to getting the propeller off the shaft than meets the eye, and more high-tech props make the job even more complex. Get the lowdown on what you need to know here.
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How to Meet Your Onboard Electricity Needs with an Inverter
By Capt. Vincent D... | Posted November 2012 | Add a CommentWhy run your generator if you don’t need to? Inverter technology has kept up with onboard power needs, and pricing can be reasonable. Here’s 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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