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Aluminium or Fiberglass?
One of the oldest issues in boating is whether to choose an aluminium vs fiberglass hull. Old time boaters didn’t have that problem. It was wood and nothing else. But what are the issues between the aluminium vs. fiberglass hulls....
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A Harsh Mistress
It was a beautiful afternoon for sailing, but soon the sky turned black, the wind picked up to 60 knots, and the waves grew to 10-12 feet as a severe thunderstorm began. One boater stated that in 30 years of...
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Increasing Fuel Efficiency of Your Boat
Increasing fuel efficiency of your boat has the same effect on the environment and your budget as it does with your automobile. Here are a few tips to get the most out of your boats fuel usage. Tune your engine....
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CO2: A Threat to Boats and Boaters
When we think of Carbon monoxide, or (CO2) it’s generally focused on automobile emissions. But marine engines also release CO2 as well, and in the last several years strides have been made to make marine engine exhaust safe, especially the...
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Safe Boating with Children
Most boats are launched and retrieved is often seen as a routine procedure, but the potential for mishaps still exists, and having kids along can divide your attention and increase the risk. A sad incident about a 4-year-old who drowned...
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