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  How to Maintain Your Outboard

  There aren’t many things as frustrating as an outboard that refuses to start. It is likely to be when you want to take your tender back to the ...

  On August 1, 2017 / By Administrator
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  AC Shore Power Cord Inspections

  Barring improper use or some owner fabricated MacGyverism gone bad (jury-rigged adapters, botched plug installations, etc.) overheating and corrosion are the primary causes of AC shore power cord ...

  On July 18, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Lightning Protection: The Truth About Dissipators

  All sailors—except those who sail exclusively in the most northern but still liquid reaches of the Arctic Ocean, or most southern parts of the Antarctic Ocean—are well aware ...

  On June 20, 2017 / By Administrator
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  How to Make Mast Steps for Under $100

  Here is a simple way to make mast steps for your sailboat. The cost for all supplies is less than $100. If you are considering mast steps for ...

  On June 1, 2017 / By Administrator
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  USB Power Solutions Are Simple to Add to Your Boat

  USB devices are as prevalent on the boat as at home – guests bring devices that require it, I have a ton that need it, and not just ...

  On May 22, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Calculating the True Wind and Why it Matters

  Here’s a great article by David Burch from Starpath Navigation on how to calculate the true wind and why it matters to sailors…  There are several ways to ...

  On May 9, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Too Many Layers of Bottom Paint?

  So, a couple of years back, you acquired a good old boat at a pretty good price—thanks to the market—but now you’re wondering how many coats of bottom ...

  On April 27, 2017 / By Administrator
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  KISS Goodbye to Power Drain

  While talking with people when cruising I have noticed one thing that has the ability to cause the biggest headaches for a lot of people: electricity. How to ...

  On April 12, 2017 / By Administrator
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  Ham Versus SSB for the Sailor

  Both the marine radio and ham radio services use the same type of modulation, called single sideband. So when a fellow sailor says they have a “single sideband” ...

  On April 6, 2017 / By Administrator
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  DIY Cell Phone Bilge Alarm

  A cell phone bilge alarm is a great safety feature to have on board, but how can you create one affordably? In this tutorial, you will learn how ...

  On March 30, 2017 / By Administrator