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    Making the Most of Bank Charges

    Here at Coastal Climate Control, there is a conundrum that has cropped up while helping customers plan the change-over from lead-acid batteries to a lithium battery bank: How do you ensure your new charging medium can work with your old charging apparatus? The first step is to look at what charging paraphernalia currently exists on your boat (charging diodes, voltage sensing battery combiner, battery-to-battery charger, etc.). Once that has been taken into account, now look at what your new lithium batteries need. See our blog – Making the Most of Bank Charges.

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    KTI Systems Inc., manufacturer of the popular FilterBoss, has just introduced Keenan Filters System. Combining all the tools necessary to insure uncontaminated fuel delivery. It offers essential maintenance, diagnostic and repair functions to provide the user total control of their onboard fuel system

    Completely re-designed to maximize functionality while reducing the system’s overall footprint, it incorporates a patented industry first manifold that integrates interconnects within the filter housing. This allows fuel to be ported directly into the off-line so the operator can drain the fuel bowl contaminates, replace the Racor™ filter element, and then top off the filter without the usual mess.

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    Boat Reviews. November 14, 2018

    Grand Soleil 46LC

    By George Day
    The new Grand Soleil 46LC is a very interesting, high quality cruiser that will take her owners anywhere in style, comfort and speed  (published April 2018) Grand Soleil is an Italian builder of fine cruising and racing boats that has been a European leader for more than four decades and

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    Boat Reviews. Jeanneau. November 13, 2018

    Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490

    By George Day
    The latest generation of Sun Odyssey combines innovative design details with a true performance cruising hull and rig and a bright, comfortable interior  (published April 2018) The brand new Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 was introduced at the Miami International Boat show in February to rave reviews. The 490 is the

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    Cruising News. Seamanship. December 10, 2018

    Fitting Out

    By George Day
    Whether you are getting ready for a spring launch or going through your annual haul out, here’s a guide to the essential tasks  (published April 2018) Most cruisers are fairly hands on and will undertake many if not most of the chores in an annual prelaunch refit when getting our

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    Cruising News. Maintenance. Seamanship. November 14, 2018

    Lists & More Lists

    By Bill Biewenga
    Recognizing my own shortcomings, I know that when it comes to tasks, if it’s not written down, it’s not getting done. Something similar may be said for those things that I really want to have onboard for longer passages  (published April 2018) Winter may be getting ready to fade into

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    Seamanship. October 16, 2018

    Shrinkwrap Over Awlgrip

    By Tony Knowles
    Take care when covering your boat with shrinkwrap   Its difficult for dirt and grease to adhere to Awlgrip but over time a buildup of dirt can dull the finish. Wrapping the boat in shrinkwrap can cause chafing which allows for contaminants. Therefore,  shrinkwrap is only taken to the sheer

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    Columns & Blogs. Cruising News. September 25, 2018

    Wintering in the Great Land

    By Andy Cross
    (published March 2018) A fresh blanket of snow covers Yahtzee when I arrive to tackle another day of boat projects. Before heading below to switch on heaters and plug in power tools, I spend a few minutes shoveling the cockpit and decks, and pushing snow off the solar panels on

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    Columns & Blogs. Seamanship. May 30, 2018

    Fire

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    The Year of the Refit

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    Blue Water Sailing. Cruising News. Electronics. Gear. Navigation. Seamanship. May 10, 2018

    Navigation Systems for Cruisers

    By George Day
    After a lightning strike, we had to replace all of our electronics-it was an eye opening task  (published January/February 2018) A couple of years ago we were struck by lightning just as we were leaving West End, the Bahamas on our way north to our home port in Newport, RI.

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    Distress Signaling for Cruisers

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    Inside the United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis

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    For five days in early October, the city of Annapolis, MD becomes the sailing Mecca of the U.S. with more boats, more booths and more sailors than any other all-sail show. Here’s a wrap up of what you will find over the weekend of October 4 to 8  (published October

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