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June
18
Safe Boating
Comments Off on So Your Boat Has Trim Tabs?  Some Tips on How to Use Them Most Effectively.

So Your Boat Has Trim Tabs?  Some Tips on How to Use Them Most Effectively.

A trim tab presses down on the water coming off the transom, lifting that side of the boat — effectively changing the running surface to suit changing conditions.  Independently controlled trim tabs compensate for differing loads and hold the boat’s attitude in crosswinds or crossing seas, easing the captain’s job... Continue reading
June
15
buying a boat, new boat, used boat
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Outboards vs. Inboards

It seems that every month we hear of another traditional inboard boat builder who is introducing an outboard-powered model. Hinckley, MJM and Back Cove have recently joined the outboard craze, and outboard engine manufacturers have struggled to keep up with the growing demand for their products. So why the recent... Continue reading
April
30
Safe Boating
Comments Off on Is It Time to Replace Your Boat’s Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)?

Is It Time to Replace Your Boat’s Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)?

This is a good time to remind you about how important it is to have and maintain a Carbon Monoxide Detector on board in any marine environment. Wherever fossil-fueled equipment (engine, generator, gasoline engine, diesel, etc.) is in use, it will produce Carbon Monoxide as a natural byproduct. Carbon Monoxide... Continue reading

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