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Apple iOS 8.4 Update Fixes GPS Issues

As reported in April that the iOS 8.3 update for Apple mobile devices caused serious issues with certain Bluetooth GPS receivers, and we recommended for people who use these ...
On July 8, 2015 / By Administrator
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Too Much Pressure? A Fuel-Demand Valve for Your Portable Fuel Tank May Solve The Problem

Owners with outboard powered boats have lived with portable fuel tanks for years, but recent well-intentioned efforts to stop smog-causing gas fumes from escaping by eliminating the familiar ...
On July 2, 2015 / By Administrator
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Making Marine Electronics Upgrades Less Painful

We all know the guy who updated his trusty chartplotter and lost all the waypoints he’d saved over years. I don’t want to be him. I don’t want ...
On June 24, 2015 / By Administrator
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Which Adhesive Sealant is Best?

Editor’s Note: This article is from the British magazine Practical Boat Owner so prices quoted are in pounds. All of the products tested are available in the U.S. ...
On June 11, 2015 / By Administrator
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Mechanical Rigging Terminals: To Seal or Not

Technical Editor Ralph Naranjo’s recent market survey of mechanical rigging terminals in the June 2015 issue of Practical Sailor demonstrated just how long these terminals can last if ...
On May 28, 2015 / By Administrator
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An Oil Analysis Can Identify Problems Before They Become Major Ones

A lot goes on inside your engine. Pistons race up and down, valves snap open and closed, gears spin — and everything’s working at breakneck speed to ...
On May 13, 2015 / By Administrator
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Apple iOS 8.3 Causing Issues with External GPS

The latest update for Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS 8.3, has been reported to cause problems with certain Bluetooth GPS receivers. If you have not yet updated to ...
On May 6, 2015 / By Administrator
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Light Lists Only Being Published Electronically

The Coast Guard is changing the way in which it makes Light Lists available to the public. The Coast Guard will continue to publish electronic versions of these ...
On April 8, 2015 / By Administrator
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High Frequency Radar Data Enhances Navigation

Commercial shippers and recreational boaters alike will want to check out NOAA’s web page on High Frequency (HF) Radar Surface Currents, which provides surface current observations and tidal ...
On March 11, 2015 / By Administrator
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The Striking Facts about Lightning and Boats

The odds of getting struck by lightning are about one in a million. But if you own a boat, the odds of it being struck by lightning are ...
On February 25, 2015 / By Administrator