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Buying a boat? Don’t forget to consider these 2 important things early in the process. [More] Buying a Boat? Two Things to Think About Early
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Is your boat documented by the Coast Guard? Should it be? Here’s what you need to know about documenting your cruising boat. [More] Coast Guard Documentation – Need to Knows
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Budgeting to buy a new boat? Don’t forget to consider the spare parts you’ll need. The price adds up. Here’s how much spare parts could be worth. [More] Don’t Forget to Budget for Spares
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Marine gear is pricey. Do you always have to buy expensive marine products for your boat? [More] Do You Always Need to Buy Marine Gear?
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Looking for a simple, affordable, and comfortable cruising boat? An overview and comparison of 10 of the most popular small catamarans. [More] 10 Small Catamarans for Cruisers
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13 important things to consider when buying anything for your galley – price isn’t the only consideration! [More] Galley Equipment Buying Guide
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Protect your electronic devices with the ugo waterproof tablet case. You can still use the device while it’s in the case! [More] ugo Waterproof Tablet Case
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Boating in cool weather can be enjoyable with these ten things to stay warm while cruising! [More] 10 Things for Better Cruising in Chilly Weather
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PowerMax chargers are solid chargers at an affordable “non-marine\” price. When I recently had a problem with ours, their customer service blew me away! [More] PowerMax: Customer Service Above and Beyond
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Instead of custom cockpit cushions, we got Sport-a-Seats. More comfortable, easier to keep clean, easy to take ashore and a LOT less expensive! Read all about them and get a discount code. [More] Sport-A-Seat
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