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C-MAP App Now Available Worldwide with Crowd-Sourced Genesis Layer

C-Map has made its crowd-sourced mapping data called “Genesis” available on the C-MAP navigation app this month, as well as across Lowrance®, B&G® and Simrad® apps powered by ...
On June 30, 2022 / By Sandy Parks
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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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