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  Problems with Paint Application Q & A

  The Bottom Paint Store takes on questions regarding the application of paint. Questions, and answers,include insufficient adhesion, insufficient flexibility, peeling of coating, saponification, soft paint film and more. ...

  On January 25, 2024 / By Sandy Parks
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  Dinghy Security

  As the article in boatwatch.org states, almost everyone knows someone who has had a dinghy and outboard motor stolen. As your dinghy acts as the family car, you ...

  On January 4, 2024 / By Sandy Parks
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  Winterizing Your Engine

  An important step once you’ve hauled your boat for the winter is to winterize the engine. You need to change the oil and oil filter along with the ...

  On November 30, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Tiller vs. Wheel

  Tiller or wheel, which do you prefer? There are advantages and disadvantages to both. Initially a wheel is easiest for steering as it’s what people are used to, ...

  On November 30, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Long Waiting Times in Panama

  The Panama Canal has been experiencing extreme water shortages which in turn has prompted the Panama Canal to implement operational and commercial adjustments to guarantee a fresh water ...

  On November 16, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  How to Sail Through a Storm

  North Sails offers tips and tricks to sailing safely through a storm. They discuss storm sails, sailing in waves, heaving-to and more. Storm strategy is covered such as, ...

  On November 2, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Choosing a Boarding Ladder

  Before you jump off your boat into the water make sure you have a way you can easily get back on. West Marine has some suggestions to think ...

  On October 12, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Using the Engine and Sails Together

  (Practical Boat Owner) – Whichever is providing most of the propulsion, it’s the combination of sails and engine that often produces the results when either alone simply wouldn’t. ...

  On October 5, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Provisioning for Offshore

  West Marine has suggestions for what to bring when you plan a cruise that will last a few weeks or months. Aloing with what staples to bring they ...

  On September 28, 2023 / By Sandy Parks
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  Understanding Prop Walk

  Prop walk happens when a propeller pushes a boat sideways. This happens when a boat goes forward and is more pronounced in reverse, a situation you find yourself ...

  On September 22, 2023 / By Sandy Parks