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    Boat Maintenance and Management: Go Digital

    Jeanne Craig
    Dec 9, 2014

    The easy way to coordinate service and keep records on your boat is nowā€”surpriseā€”to go digital. …Read More

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    Can a Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Be Put Out with a Conventional Fire Extinguisher?

    Ed Sherman
    Dec 5, 2014

    Lithium-ion battery installations need to be well-engineered, with redundant safety systems and automatic disconnects. …Read More

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    Make Your Boat 1,000 Times Better

    Lenny Rudow
    Nov 8, 2014

    You have 1,000 minutes and a budget of $1,000. Ready, Set, GO! …Read More

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    Why Are My Wiring Terminals Painted?

    Ed Sherman
    Nov 7, 2014

    A dab or stripe of paint can be used as an index to know whether a fastener has been tightened, or is gradually coming loose. …Read More

  8. How-To / Maintenance

    Terminal Overload in Electrical Wiring

    Ed Sherman
    Nov 1, 2014

    ABYC standards aim to prevent overcrowding on wire terminal studs. Here's a good example of why. …Read More

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    Is the Heat in My Engine Compartment Going to Cause Damage?

    Ed Sherman
    Oct 24, 2014

    Cramped engine spaces, high heat, and electrical components make for a bad combination. …Read More

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    Why Shouldnā€™t I Run My Bilge Pump Dry?

    Ed Sherman
    Oct 17, 2014

    Rubber shaft seals need fluid for lubrication and cooling. Dried-out, damaged seals and water intrusion are common causes of failure in bilge pumps. …Read More

  13. How-To / Maintenance

    3 Tips for Winter Boat Storage

    Carol Cronin
    Oct 15, 2014

    Nobody likes to think about winter, but you and your boat will be happier if you keep these tips in mind. …Read More

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