The key to boat maintenance is to catch problems before they happen. Learn about one tiny part that can cause big trouble if you don’t replace it. [More] Replace Your O-Rings

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Keep your cruising boat and gear working well with these suggestions for routine maintenance and simple fixes.
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The key to boat maintenance is to catch problems before they happen. Learn about one tiny part that can cause big trouble if you don’t replace it. [More] Replace Your O-Rings
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How and why we flush our diesel engine with anti-freeze each year. [More] Engine Winterizing – a Primer
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You can save money and time when searching for the used boat parts you need. Here’s a search tool that helps. [More] Seeking Used Boat Parts?
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Cleaning your boat’s bottom can be a real pain if you don’t have a plan and the right tools. Learn how to DIY the right way. [More] Clean Your Boat’s Bottom Yourself!
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It’s always a good idea to take care of problems early. When you live on a boat, it’s crucial. Here’s why. [More] Don’t Let Problems Wait
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6+1 = 7. But so does 3+4. There are many ways to do things. Here’s why you need to remember that on a boat. [More] Different Methods. Same Results.
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Boat Used Part Search: locate hard-to-find boat parts quickly and easily — and at affordable prices — with this search tool. [More] Looking For Hard-to-Find Boat Parts?
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boat needs work that can only be done out of the water. Here’s how to haul out without stress [More] Haul Out Your Boat Without Stress
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Do you worry about recovering boat stuff lost in the wind or left behind in a marina? Here’s a fix. [More] Stop Losing Your Boat Gear
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Whether you decide not to apply bottom paint, do the work yourself, or hire it out, there are costs to keeping your hull clean. Learn the details! [More] What’s a Bottom Job Cost Anyway?
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