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Thanks to thre many readers who took the time last week to tell what brands they will choose when planning significant upgrades to the boats in six categories. Brands are listed in the order of their popularity. 1.Batteries: Battleborn, Trojan, Dakota Lithium, Blue Heron, Lifeline. 2. Sails: North, Quantum, Mack, Doyle, Elvstrom. 3. Marine Electronics: Raymarine, Garmin, B&G. 4. Water Makers: Sprectra, Cruise RO, Rainman. 5.Grouind Tackle: Lewmar, Rockna, Mantus. 6.Communications: Icom, Standard Horizon, Starlink, InReach, B&G.