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  Buying a Watermaker?

  Here are some helpful tips from mysailing.com.au for when you think about installing a watermaker. Things to consider include how much freshwater you need per day, power consumption ...

  On April 28, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  The Scoop on Poop

  Perhaps not a favorite dinnertime conversation but one of interest to cruising sailors is the topic of holding tanks and pump out stations. This article in lifeofsailing.com focuses ...

  On April 7, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  GORI Propeller Expand Range of 3 Blade Folding Propellers

  GORI Propeller A/S is expanding their line of performance 3-blade folding propellers, to include a model specifically for saildrive units. “Customers are seeking greater efficiencies,” comments Lars Østergaard, ...

  On March 21, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  How to Choose a Liferaft

  Have you thought about getting a liferaft for your boat? As West Marine says: It’s the most important piece of equipment on your boat that you hope you’ll ...

  On March 17, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Blue Heron Battery Adds to Their Line of Lithium Batteries

  Blue Heron Battery has announced the addition of a Dual Purpose Battery to their line of lithium batteries, combining starting capability for smaller engines along with deep cycle ...

  On March 9, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Mastervolt Launches New Compact Lithium-Ion Battery

  A world leader in marine energy systems and an innovative developer of advanced battery technology, Mastervold launched the all new MLI Ultra 1250 at the Miami International Boat ...

  On February 24, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  True and Magnetic North Will Align in 2022

  The British Geological Survey studies all things to do with planet Earth’s physical characteristics, not the least being the exact position of the magnetic North Pole. Sailors everywhere ...

  On February 17, 2022 / By George Day
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  Intro to Marine Diesel Online Class

  The American Sailing Association (ASA) has a two-part introduction to marine diesel online class starting in a few weeks. The 4-hour webinar is split into two classes and ...

  On February 3, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Living Aboard a Sailboat in Winter

  This article from bettersailing.com explores various ways to heat your sailboat while living aboard in winter. There are a number of choices to help keep you warm from ...

  On January 21, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Setting Up for Emergency Steering

  This article from Yachting World will get you started on setting up an emergency steering system. This is one of those items every sailor should be aware of ...

  On January 13, 2022 / By Sandy Parks