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How To Buff Your Hull The Right Way
By Eric Colby | Posted March 2013 | Add a CommentPolishing 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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DIY Kit Boats
By Eric Colby | Posted December 2012 | Add a CommentUnleash Your Inner Boatbuilder with a DIY Kit Every boater dreams of stepping to the helm of a boat he built himself. But you’ve got to walk before you run, so check out our take on kits that will help you get your feet wet.
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Your Boat's Fuel in Winter
By Eric Colby | Posted November 2012 | Add a CommentWith the ethanol debate continuing to rage, should you gas up your boat before winterizing or leave the fuel tank empty? Tips on caring for gasoline engines and fuel when you winterize your boat.
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The Lowdown on Lithium Batteries
By Eric Colby | Posted October 2012 | Add a CommentAre lithium batteries worth the extra money? Lithium batteries are the latest thing, but what advantages do they really bring? Find out the pros and cons of upgrading your batteries to 21st-century technology.
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The Latest Marine Generators
By Eric Colby | Posted August 2012 | Add a CommentHaving a reliable source of power aboard is key, especially when you consider all the high-tech gadgetry you carry on your boat. Generators have kept up with the times, running quieter, burning less fuel, and even taking up less space. Check out the latest gensets here.
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FLIR First Mate HM 224 PRO
By Eric Colby | Posted July 2012 | Add a CommentThe "HM" stands for "Handheld Marine", you can take it on your tender for those moonless treks back to the boat.
Read ArticleKannad Marine SafeLink R10 SRS
By Eric Colby | Posted July 2012 | Add a CommentThe Federal Communications Commission has approved for use the SafeLink R10 Survival Recovery System (SRS). Designed to be attached to a PFD and activated by its wearer, the R10 SRS uses GPS and Automatic Identification System (AIS) technology to send structured alerts with precise location information to AIS-equipped vessels within a 4-mile radius.
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LED Light Installation
By Eric Colby | Posted July 2012 | Add a CommentAn experienced boater realizes the benefits of retrofitting his 27-year-old boat with LED lighting.
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New Gear for You and Your Boat
By Eric Colby | Posted June 2012 | Add a CommentNew equipment to get you ready for a summer on the water.
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Thruster Installation
By Eric Colby | Posted June 2012 | Add a CommentThruster Installation: A new thruster system offers an alternative to a conventional installation. How to install a thruster on your yacht.
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