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November 30, 2021

Frank Kehr

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Technical

The Smart Buyer - THE DRIVEWAY PURCHASE, part II

Transom cracks are a problem.
Technical

The Smart Buyer - THE DRIVEWAY PURCHASE, part I

The electrical system is relied on to power more technology than ever, even on small boats.
Technical

The electrical system: your boatÂ’s lifeline

Technical

The Smart Buyer: Is that trailer up to the task?

Wiring should be neat and well-secured.
Profiles

The Smart Buyer: Powerboat Inspection

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Q & A: Walking the Plank

Q&A - Outboards

A surveyor might sound the hull with a special hammer.
Profiles

The Smart Buyer: Your role and the surveyorÂ’s

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Profiles

The Smart Buyer: Sea Trial: Powerboats

Kayaball mount
Equipment

Simple solutions for mounting, rescues

The Sisu 26
Technical

Down East Overhaul

A trip to the local marine retail store - or to a boat show - can turn any boater into the proverbial kid in a candy store.
Profiles

Internet research vs. hands-on trial

How-To Boating Fixes

Breaking down the ABCs of AIS

AIS is especially useful at night or in fog, providing a snapshot of vessel traffic and such information as position, course and speed.
How-To Boating Fixes

AIS: the electronic eyes of navigation

AIS is especially useful at night or in fog, providing a snapshot of vessel traffic and such information as position, course and speed.
Technical

AIS: the electronic eyes of navigation

How-To Boating Fixes

The carriage regulations for AIS

The writer fabricated a stainless mast for the radar installation on his Boston Whaler.
Technical

Installing radar on a small boat

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Maintenance

Get charged up about battery maintenance

The Cape Dory 33 Flybridge that Willie Keillor bought as a project boat had been neglected on the hard for five years, so a thorough inspection with a qualified eye was critical.
How-To Boating Fixes

The project boat: Are you up to the task? Part II

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How-To Boating Fixes

Electronic lifelines: MOB insurance

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Products

Marinco right angle adaptor

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Products

Fender-Kadi holders

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Products

Swift Hitch camera

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Products

Nicro Day/Night Plus solar-powered vent

Products

Ventilation: move that air

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Products

Don't mess with these locks

National

Nicro Day/Night Plus solar-powered vent

National

Ventilation: move that air