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Boating Safety Refresh for the New Season

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) It’s that time of year when once again a young man’s fancy turns to…boating safety!…

April 2, 2022 Read →
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Handy Knots, Every Boater Should Know

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) As winter fades and we get ready for commissioning season, there are still a few…

March 12, 2022 Read →
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Yes! It’s Boat Pre-Season Prep Time!

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) It’s March, and we’re almost there! We’ve endured frost, snow, slush and freezing temperatures, and…

March 11, 2022 Read →
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Frustrated with your Fuel Systems? Try this!

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Few things are more aggravating that an engine which just won’t start, or one that…

February 13, 2022 Read →
Blog 4 min

Renaming a Boat (and other traditions)

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) One of the interesting fun parts of boating is the vast body of lore, custom,…

February 12, 2022 Read →
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Are Lithium Batteries for you, and your Boat?

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Lithium Iron Phosphate (also known as LiFePO~4~ or LFP) batteries are a hot topic in…

February 11, 2022 Read →
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New Year’s Resolutions for Boaters

by B.J Porter (Contributing Editor) It’s that time of year, when we’re all going to be slimmer, kinder, better read,…

January 13, 2022 Read →
Blog 7 min

Battery Basics for your Boat

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) In our recent post Why Are My Lights Dim, we covered the basics of electricity…

December 18, 2021 Read →
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Why are My Lights Dim?

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Every boat big enough for running lights has an electrical system. And every boat owner…

November 24, 2021 Read →
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So You’re Thinking About a Charter

By B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) As the days get shorter and cooler, a week or two some place warm sounds…

November 23, 2021 Read →
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