How-to: Maintenance
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How-To / Maintenance
Will Sacrificial Anodes Work if Not Submerged?
Dec 19, 2014For anodes to work, they need to be immersed in the same electrolyte as the metals they're protecting. …Read More
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How-To / Maintenance
What’s the Difference Between an ELCI and an RCD?
Dec 12, 2014European and US boats carry slightly different equipment to protect against electrical problems. …Read More
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How-To / Maintenance
Boat Maintenance and Management: Go Digital
Dec 9, 2014The easy way to coordinate service and keep records on your boat is now—surprise—to go digital. …Read More
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How-To / Maintenance
Can a Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Be Put Out with a Conventional Fire Extinguisher?
Dec 5, 2014Lithium-ion battery installations need to be well-engineered, with redundant safety systems and automatic disconnects. …Read More
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How-To / Maintenance
Fishing Friday: How Current Affects Fish
Nov 21, 2014Moving water is one of the keys to finding fish on the feed. …Read More
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How-To / Maintenance
5 Affordable Upgrades: A Reminder
Nov 12, 2014Here are some improvements you can make this off-season. …Read More
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How-To / Maintenance
Make Your Boat 1,000 Times Better
Nov 8, 2014You have 1,000 minutes and a budget of $1,000. Ready, Set, GO! …Read More
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How-To / Maintenance
Why Are My Wiring Terminals Painted?
Nov 7, 2014A 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
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How-To / Maintenance
Terminal Overload in Electrical Wiring
Nov 1, 2014ABYC standards aim to prevent overcrowding on wire terminal studs. Here's a good example of why. …Read More
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How-To / Maintenance
Is the Heat in My Engine Compartment Going to Cause Damage?
Oct 24, 2014Cramped engine spaces, high heat, and electrical components make for a bad combination. …Read More
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