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Engine Room Electrical Outlets: GFCI Protection

May 21st 2013
It's important to extend GFCI protection to any outlet you install in the engine-room on any boat, gasoline-powered or otherwise. (more)

Water In Your Marine Fuel Tank: How to Tell

April 29th 2013
Ethanol problems combined with normal condensation -- and sometimes a bad load of fuel -- mean that your boat needs good water separators in place. ...(more)

How to Change Engine Oil on a 4-Stroke Outboard Engine

April 21st 2013
This video shows you how to change the engine oil on a four-stroke Yamaha outboard. (more)

How to Change the Thermostat on an Outboard Engine

April 17th 2013
We ask the experts at Norfolk Marine how to change the thermostat on a Yamaha F-150 4-stroke outboard engine. (more)

Repainting My Inboard-Outboard Drive: How Do I Protect the Aluminum?

April 15th 2013
If your boat has been in salt water, the first step is to rid the aluminum of invisible soluble salt deposits. (more)

How to Dock a Boat: Our 10 Top Tips

April 9th 2013
Bringing 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)

How to Clean and Care for Isinglass and Canvas

April 5th 2013
Clean and take care of your Isinglass and canvas, and it will last for years. Here are some pointers. (more)

Sealing Wood End-Grain to Prevent Delamination

April 1st 2013
It is definitely worth taking the time to seal the end grain of any plywood on your boat. Boatbuilders should all do it, but many ...(more)

How to Winterize a Four-Stroke Outboard: Video

October 18th 2012
Senior Editor Lenny Rudow clears up the confusion about how to winterize a four-stroke outboard. And here are some of our other winterizing tips that ...(more)

10 Tips for Cleaning Your Boat Bottom and Saving Fuel

September 9th 2012
A clean bottom and running gear will improve performance and save money on fuel. Here are 10 tips that can help. (more)

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