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Headings
Just yesterday I visited with a local marine retailer to see what small GPS units were available, and I learned a lot. First, GPS units [...]
Going Green
The age of "green" outboard power is upon us. Elco Motor Yachts introduced 5 and 7-hp equivalent electric models, and 9.9 and 25-hp models are planned for [...]
Out of Sight, Out of Mind
In the summer, it's relatively easy to keep in the practice of checking on the boat on a regular basis. It's warm and pleasant, and, [...]
Get Smart
After the first snow storm of the season, it's safe to say that winter has arrived and most water-based boating activities have come to a [...]
Popular 2014 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show
Fort Lauderdale hosted the 55th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show from October 30 - November 3, 2014. The show, which covered seven locations and over 3 [...]
Juice
Boats and IPads are very different, yet they share one thing in common, namely, batteries. All boats with engines carry at least one battery and [...]
Haul Out – Phase 3
In New England. covering a boat properly is key to ensuring that it doesn't deteriorate over the long winter layup. In the old days, many boats [...]
Haul Out – Phase 2
Once the boat is out of the water, there are a number of activities to be performed to ensure the boat's condition over the long winter [...]
Haul Out – Phase 1
The end of the boating season is fast approaching here in the Northeast. Air and water temperatures are dropping rapidly with both heading into the [...]
Show Time
While some on-the-water activities are slowing down, one is gearing up, namely the 44th Annual Newport Boat Show in Newport, R.I. One of the largest [...]