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  The Truth About Teak Decks

  Shipwright Robin Benjamin says modern, thin teak decks need lots of regular care, and so it’s vital to follow his advice on how to keep them looking good. ...

  On June 30, 2016 / By Administrator
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  Raymarine Quantum Pulse Compression Radar Tested

  The technique of pulse compression in radar is not new: the original patents go back to the 1940s, but it is new to leisure radars. One of the ...

  On June 9, 2016 / By Administrator
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  What You Need to Know to Polish Your Fuel

  In our early years of cruising, we learned the hard way about how important clean fuel is. I did not worry about the fuel as long as the ...

  On June 2, 2016 / By Administrator
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  How to Check Keel Bolts

  There have been some high-profile keel losses in recent times, and this has focused attention on keels and how they are held on. However, before you pale in ...

  On May 11, 2016 / By Administrator
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  How Accurate are Nautical Charts?

  NOAA announces that charts will provide more information on “zone of confidence”. It is a major challenge – some might say an impossibility – to keep all thousand ...

  On April 27, 2016 / By Administrator
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  Anchor Windlass Repair and Troubleshooting

  An anchor windlass is used for more than just raising the anchor. With a little forethought the windlass can also be used to kedge off, deploy a second ...

  On April 14, 2016 / By Administrator
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  The Pros and Cons of Saildrives

  Saildrive systems are commonplace on modern sailboats, taking the place of standard shaft-and-strut running gear. If you’re evaluating a boat propelled by a saildrive auxiliary, get familiar with ...

  On March 31, 2016 / By Administrator
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  New Prediction Tool Gives 2-3 Minute Warning of Rogue Waves

  This may not be available for the average cruising boat for a while but it is always nice to know about technology that is in the pipeline.[spacer height=”5px”] ...

  On March 10, 2016 / By Administrator
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  5 Tips for Keeping your Instruments in Calibration

  Even if you are not racing you will want to you will want to know that your instrument readings are accurate. We are quick to believe the readouts ...

  On March 3, 2016 / By Administrator
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  How to Send Photos on Your Satellite Phone

  Ever wonder how to send photos over your satellite phone without breaking the bank? Satellite phone speeds typically vary between 2.4kbps (Iridium and Inmarsat) to 9.6 kbps (Globalstar). ...

  On February 10, 2016 / By Administrator