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Marine Maintenance

February 1, 2025

Diesel Engine Dissection

Alternator belt Make sure you know these 10 diesel engine components. by Capt. Frank Lanier Familiarity with your diesel engine is crucial for conducting routine maintenance and effecting repairs when…

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Tech Deck

February 1, 2025

Have it Your Way

Exploring your electronics options when buying a new boat. by Glenn Hayes The elections are over, spring is not too far away, and more importantly, it’s boat show season. If…

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Marine Maintenance

January 1, 2025

Slippery When Wet

How to refresh your boat’s non-skid decking. By Capt. Frank Lanier There’s nothing more hazardous than safety equipment that appears serviceable but fails when needed. A perfect example is worn…

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Tech Deck

January 1, 2025

Two-Way Satellite Texting

Stay connected with Garmin’s inReach Messenger Plus. by Glenn Hayes It wasn’t too long ago that if you were boating out of cell range, your smartphone virtually became a brick.…

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Life on the Loop

January 1, 2025

Take the Leap

How one family decided to sell their home, buy a boat and embark on the Great Loop. by Jordan Bohonek “Honey, let’s sell it all and move to a private…

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Tech Deck

November 1, 2024

Techie Gifts

Five gift ideas for the tech-savvy boaters in your life. by Glenn Hayes It’s that time of year again to start thinking about gifts for the boaters in your life.…

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Beneath the Surface Columns

November 1, 2024

The Modern-Day Christmas Tree Ship

For 25 years, the U.S. Coast Guard has delivered Christmas trees to Chicago families in memory of the Rouse Simmons. by Heather Steinberger If you grew up in the Great…

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Don't Hesitate to Renovate

November 1, 2024

Take it for a Test Drive

Getting the most from your test drive before buying a boat. A test drive is a great way to narrow down a list of potential boats before spending money on…

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Tech Deck

October 1, 2024

Audio Upgrade

Easy ways to improve your audio aboard. by Glenn Hayes One easy improvement that everyone onboard can enjoy is an upgrade to the entertainment system. Whether you have a very…

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Don't Hesitate to Renovate

October 1, 2024

No Dead Phones

Installing a DC USB charger. by Capt. Frank Lanier With today’s reliance on smartphones and tablets for navigation, entertainment and pretty much everything in between, the need for USB chargers…

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Diesel Engine Dissection

Have it Your Way

Slippery When Wet

Two-Way Satellite Texting

Take the Leap

Techie Gifts

The Modern-Day Christmas Tree Ship

Take it for a Test Drive

Audio Upgrade

No Dead Phones

Ports of Call Map

Navigating Nietzels

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