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Weather Protecting Your Boat
Protecting your boat from severe weather or damage from other sources requires some planning, preparation, and especially timely action. A boat can be damaged not only when sailing on the water or docked, but even out of the water as...
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Shopping For a Boat
Imagine two boats with the same engine, style and make, but the price difference is different. Why? Basically it’s how the boat is built and the materials and hardware that goes into it. The difference is not always obvious. Here’s...
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Protecting Your Boat and You
Anyone who goes boating also knows about the effects of sun and saltwater. Yes, boating can provide a healthy tan, but also can give one serious sunburn without protection. Experienced sailors will also think about their boat’s exposure to the...
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PFDs: It’s Not About Style
The U.S. Coast Guard requires that there must always have an approved Personal Floatation Device, or PFD, on any recreational boat. The number and type depends on the people on board, the size and type of boat, and the type...
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Off-Season Boating
Off-season boating; when the sun sets early, temperatures drop and there are fewer other boats to deal with has a lure of its own. The fall months are a great time to explore the bay or cruise along the inland...
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