How-to: Maintenance
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How-To / Maintenance
Understanding Amperage and Battery Capacity on Your Boat
Sep 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 / Maintenance
End of Boating Season Tasks And Checklists
Sep 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 / Maintenance
How To Source & Ship Spare Parts & Supplies While Cruising
Aug 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-To / Maintenance
Resin Materials in Fiberglass Boat Construction
May 15, 2025Understanding the basics of resin in fiberglass boat construction. …Read More
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How-To / Maintenance
Spring Commissioning Your Boat
May 1, 2025Get your boat ready for the spring 2025 boating season with these boat maintenance tips. …Read More
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How-To / Maintenance
Spring Cleaning Your Boat: A Complete Guide to Cleaning, Inspecting & Prepping for the Season
Mar 26, 2025Spring cleaning your boat isn’t just about looks—it’s key to safety, performance, and longevity. …Read More
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How-To / Maintenance
Boat Building Basics: Fiberglass, Resin, Composites And Cores
Feb 27, 2025A look at basic boat construction, fiberglass technology, and the fundamentals that modern boat builders use. …Read More
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How-To / Maintenance
Boost Speed with Outboard Engine Height Adjustments
Feb 18, 2025Raising an outboard higher on the transom can reduce drag and raise top speed. …Read More
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How-To / Maintenance
Stress-Free Haul Outs: 5 Tips for Cruisers Tackling Boatyard Projects
Jan 20, 2025Practical advice on choosing boatyards, managing DIY projects and caring for the crew. …Read More
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How-To / Maintenance
Buying a Used Boat Trailer
Nov 12, 2024Find out what to look for when scoping out the used boat trailer market. …Read More