What’s My ZincSaver For?
February 1st 2013
If you keep your boat at a dock with the shore power cabled plugged in, you should have one of these devices to prevent galvanic corrosion.
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He Said, She Said: Fish Boat or Sailboat?
October 23rd 2012
Fisherman Lenny Rudow and sailor Zuzana Prochazka take a humorous look at the features of the Bavaria B/One, a popular new one design trailerable racing sailboat. Care to referee?
Fisherman Lenny Rudow and sailor Zuzana Prochazka take a humorous look at the features of the Bavaria B/One, a popular new one design trailerable racing sailboat. Care to referee?
Why Can’t I Use My LPG Tank Locker for Storage?
September 20th 2012
Even if there's room in your LPG locker for extra gear, don't be tempted to put it in there.
Even if there's room in your LPG locker for extra gear, don't be tempted to put it in there.
10 Tips for Striped Bass Fishing in the Fall
September 7th 2012
As the water cools off, striper fishing goes into full gear up and down the Atlantic coast. Use these tips to fill your fishbox.
As the water cools off, striper fishing goes into full gear up and down the Atlantic coast. Use these tips to fill your fishbox.
Stuffing Box Installation: The Wrong Way
August 26th 2012
A challenging stuffing box set up may require moving the engine to repack it.
A challenging stuffing box set up may require moving the engine to repack it.
Keep Aluminum and Brass Separated in the Marine Environment
August 18th 2012
Thread sealer alone won't keep these two metals apart, and they're far enough from each other on the galvanic scale for corrosion to occur if exposed to seawater.
Thread sealer alone won't keep these two metals apart, and they're far enough from each other on the galvanic scale for corrosion to occur if exposed to seawater.
Broken Radar? Maybe Not.
August 2nd 2012
Here are two important issues to check before deciding that your radar needs a hardware fix.
Here are two important issues to check before deciding that your radar needs a hardware fix.
What is that Shiny Box in the Fuel Line of my New Boat?
July 8th 2012
Ed Sherman identifies that silver canister in your new boat's battery compartment.
Ed Sherman identifies that silver canister in your new boat's battery compartment.
Marine Wiring ID: A Good Way to Trace Functions
June 23rd 2012
With lots of wires and long runs, you can get frustrated trying to match ends. A fox-and-hound probe can be a big time-saver.
With lots of wires and long runs, you can get frustrated trying to match ends. A fox-and-hound probe can be a big time-saver.
Marine Electrical Safety: Boot Those Terminals
June 15th 2012
Even with a fuse between them, exposed terminals like this should have protective boots on them to prevent a short.
Even with a fuse between them, exposed terminals like this should have protective boots on them to prevent a short.
