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Marine Wiring: No Mess, No Wire Nuts
May 7th 2013A messy installation with lubberly wire nuts may work for the time being, but you are asking for trouble in the long run -- and ...(more)
How to Dock a Boat: Our 10 Top Tips
April 9th 2013Bringing your boat to the dock is both a basic skill and an imperative one. These 10 top tips will help make sure you avoid ...(more)
Shock Hazard Protection for Shore Power Systems
April 8th 2013A simple home-made Plexiglas barrier will increase safety when working on the back side of a panel board. Wood can work, too. (more)
How to Use a VHF Radio
March 26th 2013A VHF radio could save your boat, and save your life—but only if you know how to use it. (more)
What Makes a Good Battery Hold-Down for a Boat?
March 25th 2013Stainless hold-downs can work in the right installation, but non-conductive materials like fiberglass or nylon strap are preferred. (more)
Global Communication: Saving Lives or Saving Face
December 2nd 2012There is a global communications revolution underway, and tapping into it while at sea it is as easy as tapping your cell phone touch-screen. (more)
10 Trailering Tips: Haul Your Boat with Confidence
October 1st 2012New to towing a trailerable boat? Here are the tips you need for a trouble-free trip to the boat ramp. (more)
Marine Electronics 101: How to Use Radar
September 23rd 2012It's nice to have radar. It's even nicer knowing how it works and how to use it correctly. Practice in fair weather and daylight so ...(more)
Video: 10 Tips for Boating with Kids
August 13th 2012Got a boatload of kids? Here are ten tips to share, told to us straight by the kids themselves. (more)
Marine Electronics: The Latest and Greatest
February 28th 2012A Furuno touch-screen, AIS safety gear from Vesper and Survivetec, cell phone nav apps from Jeppesen, and Delorme’s inReach messenger headline new electronics at the ...(more)
