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  Replacing a Sailboat’s Propeller

  Captain Curran onboard a 1976 Newport 30 shows how to replace a propeller. He explains the process of first checking for oxidation and corrosion, removing the old propeller, ...

  On October 19, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Installing an Autopilot

  (Practical Boat Owner) – Certain items can be a game changer on a boat and an autopilot falls into this category. Good for those who sail alone as ...

  On October 12, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  A Guide to Boat Cushions

  (thecanvasworks.com) – If you are planning on replacing the cushions on your boat this guide to cushion fabrication, foam, fabric and fit will help guide you. There is ...

  On October 5, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  How Satellite Communication Devices Work

  Satellite communication is the process of sending and receiving information using satellites which are equipped with communication systems, antennas and transponders. This article on acrartex.com explains how satellite ...

  On September 28, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Motorola’s Bluetooth Dongle Enables Satellite Communications on Any Smartphone

  (pocket-lint.com) – Motorola’s Defy Satellite Link will add satellite communication to any device, as long as you are running IOS 14 and over or Android 10 or later. ...

  On March 3, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Bow Thrusters on Sailboats

  Have you ever watched a sailboat come easily into a slip space with just a touch of a button? Bow thrusters used to be on larger powerboats and ...

  On February 24, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Surf the Web Up to 10 Miles Offshore

  3G/4G Wi-Fi COASTAL & OCEAN INTERNET INDOOR UNIT Dual Sim to surf the web up to approximately 10 miles from the coast. It works in North America. This ...

  On February 3, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  B&G® Zeus® S Debuts Globally Simplifying Sailing

  B&G has unveiled the Zeus S – the next generation chartplotter in the B&G range. Based on the new operating system, Zeus S was designed to make sailing ...

  On January 26, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Choosing the Correct Winch Size

  If you are in the midst of refitting your boat winches may be on the list to upgrade. Lewmar has a graph of what size winch to use ...

  On January 6, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Hydrogen Fuel Cells

  Early December at the Paris Boat Show companies were recognized at the Innovation Competition. This year, the jury and Federation of Nautical Industries presented Inocel (Isère) with the ...

  On December 22, 2022 / By Sandy Parks