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  Setting Up a VHF with a MMSI Number

  On waterwayguide.com Mark Corke of BoatUS walks through how to set up a VHF radio with digital selective calling. Within the past few years VHF radios come with ...

  On June 23, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Construction of a Permanent Mooring

  As Tom Burden notes in this article on westmarine.com, a permanent mooring, “must remain secure for long periods while unattended”. He discusses the various options for the anchor ...

  On June 9, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Garmin Watch for Sailors

  What’s not to like? Garmin has introduced new applications on their smartwatch, Quatrix 7. The watch comes in three models and includes a touchscreen, anchor drag alert and ...

  On June 2, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Know the Different Types of Corrosion

  Rust and corrosion can be a curse of boating and its important to keep your eye out for corrosion and to take early action to prevent more. One ...

  On May 12, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Buying a Watermaker?

  Here are some helpful tips from mysailing.com.au for when you think about installing a watermaker. Things to consider include how much freshwater you need per day, power consumption ...

  On April 28, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  The Scoop on Poop

  Perhaps not a favorite dinnertime conversation but one of interest to cruising sailors is the topic of holding tanks and pump out stations. This article in lifeofsailing.com focuses ...

  On April 7, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  GORI Propeller Expand Range of 3 Blade Folding Propellers

  GORI Propeller A/S is expanding their line of performance 3-blade folding propellers, to include a model specifically for saildrive units. “Customers are seeking greater efficiencies,” comments Lars Østergaard, ...

  On March 21, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  How to Choose a Liferaft

  Have you thought about getting a liferaft for your boat? As West Marine says: It’s the most important piece of equipment on your boat that you hope you’ll ...

  On March 17, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Blue Heron Battery Adds to Their Line of Lithium Batteries

  Blue Heron Battery has announced the addition of a Dual Purpose Battery to their line of lithium batteries, combining starting capability for smaller engines along with deep cycle ...

  On March 9, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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  Mastervolt Launches New Compact Lithium-Ion Battery

  A world leader in marine energy systems and an innovative developer of advanced battery technology, Mastervold launched the all new MLI Ultra 1250 at the Miami International Boat ...

  On February 24, 2022 / By Sandy Parks