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September 1, 2024

Lithium Battery Showdown

How to choose the best lithium battery for your boat. Many boaters are taking the plunge and switching from a more traditional lead-acid battery or AGM battery to a lithium…

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Columns Don't Hesitate to Renovate

September 1, 2024

Capt. Frank Lanier Take proper care of your boat’s electrical system. Regular inspection of your boat’s electrical system can prevent several issues, from inoperative electronics to shock hazards and even…

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Tackle'N Fish

August 1, 2024

Catch on a Kayak

Fishing out of a kayak is easy and fun! by Dave Mull Trolling for Great Lakes salmon and trout out of a kayak? Ask anyone who has battled a Chinook,…

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Columns Tech Deck

August 1, 2024

Today’s Trolling Technology

New trolling motors have user-friendly features. by Glenn Hayes Today’s trolling motors are a far cry from the first trolling motors I owned as a kid that would bolt on…

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Don't Hesitate to Renovate

August 1, 2024

Take Charge

How to install a battery charger onboard. Photos and story by Capt. Frank Lanier Marine batteries are expensive and proper maintenance is crucial, both for performance and increased service life.…

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Tech Deck

July 1, 2024

VHF Visionary

Vesper Marine’s Cortex V1 is advancing VHF technology. Although not much has changed with VHF technology in the past few years, and the science behind VHF signals remains the same,…

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Tackle'N Fish

July 1, 2024

An Angling Bucket List

Five great fishing spots in the Great Lakes. Note that this title is “An Angling Bucket List,” not “The Angling Bucket List,” as we could easily come up with a…

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Don't Hesitate to Renovate

July 1, 2024

Log On

A ship’s log provides a record of all important events onboard. Few things are as easy to do yet provide so much benefit as keeping a ship’s log. Here’s how…

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Beneath the Surface

July 1, 2024

Gems in Summer’s Crown

Insiders share their favorite boating hotspots, from vibrant ports to tranquil hideaways. When it comes to summer boating destinations, the Great Lakes region offers more than we could fully experience…

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Lithium Battery Showdown

Electrical System Tune-up

Catch on a Kayak

Today’s Trolling Technology

Take Charge

VHF Visionary

An Angling Bucket List

Log On

Gems in Summer’s Crown

Ports of Call Map

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