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Q & A

Q&A – Outboards

While out on the water, your outboard won’t start. What should you look for before calling for help? Does the engine sound like it is

Dodger/Bimini Maintenance

Q: What can I do to keep my dodger/Bimini in good shape? A: Both power- and sailboats often have a windbreak or even a complete

Stinging Nettles

Q: What can you do about stinging nettles? A: Go to Maine, or upper Chesapeake Bay where the water is fresh, such as in the

Civil twilight

Q: What is civil twilight, and why should I care? A: You’ve probably always known about civil twilight; it’s just that you didn’t know that

Starter trouble

Q: Why is my starter becoming unreliable? A: A starter is a relatively simple electric motor, but many things can cause it to fail or

Chain Anchor rode

Q: Does chain anchor rode provide any elasticity, like nylon does? A: Chain can provide great elasticity if used properly. You can attach a nylon

Saving fuel

Q:  Is there anything simple and easy, yet highly effective, that I can do to save fuel? A: Yes, if you have an inboard with

Joe Lovejoy

Buying a Norwegian Rescue Ship

A former Norwegian rescue vessel with an icebreaker rating is now home for a cruising couple, and it can handle anything the ocean will throw at it.

Siren Marine app

Can Your Boat Do This?

Siren Marine remote monitoring and control technology puts your boat’s vital systems, security and location right at your fingertips.

A man wearing a cap holding a fish out on the water

From the Editor: Coming Home

Back in 1990, I was fresh out of a gap year following high school, bouncing from friend’s couch to friend’s couch and desperately in need

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