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Published on October 11, 2010; last updated on January 31, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Four simple and inexpensive ideas for improving your boat or RV refrigerator — save power without rebuilding your refrigerator or getting a new one. [More] Refrigeration: Extra Insulation

The Future of AToNs

March 3, 2021 By Carolyn Shearlock/Dave Skolnick

New technology has brought many changes to navigation. Here’s how to make sense of AIS aids to navigation before you get into trouble. [More] The Future of AToNs