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Top-shelf templates

Of course, not everyone gets into a spot where they’ve got to create a super-accurate template, but the task is certainly not beyond the pale

When nobody else is around

Your typical marina or boat yard is busy most of the time. And this means there are usually quite a few fellow boaters around, which

The modular approach?

Presumably, you have to replace an on-board pump, motor, or electrical component now and then. And just as presumably, said device (as well as the

Hose clamp smarts

Here’s a wild little suggestion for you. Think about designating a few hours during the upcoming weekend to tightening and otherwise addressing all or most

A modest money-saver

High-density polyethylene “marine lumber” is pretty popular these days. People turn it into furniture, cabinetry, backing plates, drink holders—you name it. {sbdredirect http://tipoftheweek.pmyyachtclub.com/?theid=1}

Dealing with the impossible

Removing old rubber, rubberized, or plastic hoses from old metal fittings is often a major-league chore. {sbdredirect http://tipoftheweek.pmyyachtclub.com/?theid=1}

DIY Tip On Hoses

One thing most boats have is plenty of hoses of one kind or another. You know, like, water hoses, bilge-pump hoses, sanitary hoses, fuel hoses,

When all else fails

Occasionally, when you’re trying to remove a screw, you simply can’t get the darn thing to turn, whether it has a slotted head or a

Choose the Right Anchor

Make sure you have the right anchor for the area that you cruise the most. There are basically two types of anchors: burying and hooking.

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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.

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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.

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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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