Category: Maintenance
Like New with Marine Detailing
When we purchased our 46-foot DeFever in 2010, she looked like new and had been well-maintained by...
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Preparing Your Boat for Hibernation
A Generic Checklist for preparing your boat for winter hibernation. As winter approaches and...
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Preparing for the Boatyard
Before delivering your boat for service or repair, you can do a few things to ensure the boat’s...
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Stuffing Box Basics – Seal the Deal Between the Bilge and Sea
Since the year 2000, most new boats have come equipped with shaft seals that require no packing,...
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Dripless Shaft Seals – May be Dripless, But Not Maintenance Free
Advocates of dripless shaft seals are quick to point out their benefits over conventional stuffing...
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Preparing Your Diesel for Cruising
For many of us, there’s nothing more pleasurable than sitting at anchor in a secluded cove in...
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Preseason Inflatable Care
Most inflatable boats and (Rigid Hull Inflatables) RIBs are used as tenders and are subjected to...
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A To-Do List for a Carefree Boating Season
Prepare For a Carefree Boating Season―Get Organized With A To-Do-List In the spring rush to get...
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When The Engine Does Not Crank
What To Do When The Engine Does Not Crank You’ve been in a beautiful bay for a few days, and...
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Do you know your marine diesel engine?
How well do you know your diesel engine? Do you know what the different arrows are pointing at in...
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