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How-To / SeamanshipHow To Sail A BoatOct 6, 2025How to sail a boat. Here's a step-by-step beginners guide to sailing. Learn about parts of a sailboat, sailing terms, sailing lines and wind direction. …Read More 
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How-To / MaintenanceUnderstanding Amperage and Battery Capacity on Your BoatSep 29, 2025Understanding amps, amp hours, and the demands of your on-board electrical equipment and assessing the abilities of your batteries and charging gear to keep up with those demands. …Read More 
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How-To / Buying & SellingBoat Hull Shapes: What Hull Shape is Best?Sep 21, 2025Understanding hull shapes is vital when choosing the right type of boat to buy for your purposes. …Read More 
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How-To / Buying & SellingBest Blue Books for Boat Buyers: A Comprehensive GuideSep 21, 2025Blue books and online resources will help you better understand boat pricing. …Read More 
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How-To / MaintenanceEnd of Boating Season Tasks And ChecklistsSep 1, 2025Captain Heather Francis provides practical advice and checklists for the approaching haul out and storage season. …Read More 
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How-To / Buying & SellingPlastic Boats: Advantages and Disadvantages of Polyethylene Boat ConstructionAug 18, 2025Plastic boats have both up-sides and down-sides. Should you consider buying a polyethylene boat for yourself? …Read More 
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How-To / MaintenanceHow To Source & Ship Spare Parts & Supplies While CruisingAug 1, 2025After years cruising, Captain Heather Francis has learned to source, ship, and import spare boat parts worldwide—navigating locals, agents, and customs along the way. …Read More 
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How-ToSailing For BeginnersJul 30, 2025Emma Coady shares her experience of learning to sail a dinghy. …Read More 
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How-To / Buying & SellingOnline Fraud Prevention: Beware of Common Internet ScamsJul 17, 2025The best defense against fraud is education and awareness. Don’t be a victim! …Read More 
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How-To / SeamanshipKnots, Fathoms, and Gales: Nautical Measurement Terms to KnowJul 8, 2025No matter what kind of boating you enjoy, here’s how to understand the nautical measurement expressions for speed, depth, and wind force. …Read More