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  • Prepare your boat for the off-season with our Winterization guide
  • Bad-weather boating — how to prepare and stay safe
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Swap Navigation Lights Legally

The benefits of LED lights over traditional incandescent lights have been touted everywhere, especially in the marine industry, where LEDs low power draw and ability to stay cool during use are big pros.

Impressive Hold

Heavy-duty, dependable Rocna Original Anchors position themselves for a quick set and solid hold.

Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38

When you experience the exhilarating ride and handling of a fine automobile, you want to learn more about its characteristics, such as the engine, suspension, tires and so on. On a boat, you can check the propulsion package, but what about the corresponding suspension and tires?

Sea Ray 540 Sundancer

Sea Ray has been building boats since 1959, when Cornelius Ray III started the business in Oxford, Mich. It is also one of the first U.S. builders to produce fiberglass boats.

Beneteau  Flyer Gran Turismo 38

Beneteau Flyer Gran Turismo 38

Fly in grand style

When you experience the exhilarating ride and handling of a fine automobile, you want to learn more ...


Sea Ray 540 Sundancer

Sea Ray 540 Sundancer

Sportboat performance in a family friendly motoryacht

Sea Ray has been building boats since 1959, when Cornelius Ray III started the business in Oxford, M ...


Ocean Alexander 65 Pilothouse

Ocean Alexander 65 Pilothouse

New deck and interior layout enhance the quintessential aspiration boat

Ocean Alexander’s founder, Alex Chueh, ended up in the boat-building business by accident. He ...


It’s a Scream

It’s a Scream

The Screamer - $235 & $295

The Screamer raises an alarm with flashing red lights and a 105-decibel pulsating shriek. This porta ...


1950s’ Throwback

1950s’ Throwback

Retro 1950s 0566 Model Cleats - $11-$25

Go retro. Perko has reproduced its 1950s cleat, the 0566 model. This closed-base, teardrop-shaped de ...


What Am I Charged With?

What Am I Charged With?

IMC Intelligent Marine Chargers - $1,087-$4,585

Programmable IMC Series Intelligent Marine Chargers charge up to four battery banks at once, choosin ...


I have a freshwater-cooled Crusader 350 that I am replacing the heads on. Do I need to use marine he ...

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We cook on board and like some savory meals. Can you give any suggestions to create great meals on b ...

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I installed a digital thermostat at home. Can I put one on my boat’s diesel furnace? It really ...

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Read the Rust Stains

Read the Rust Stains

Easy Goin was on the hard at Cap Sante Marine in Anacortes, for some regularly scheduled spring main ...

Cleat installation 101

Cleat installation 101

Its the absence of a cleat when its needed most that makes you fully aware of its value.

Swap Navigation Lights Legally

Swap Navigation Lights Legally

The benefits of LED lights over traditional incandescent lights have been touted everywhere, especia ...

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