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    Ask the Experts | Be a Sun-Savvy Boater

    For millions of Americans, there is no place they would rather be than on the water enjoying the boating experience. Whether you are water skiing, fishing or just enjoying time with friends on a beautiful sunny day, being on the water is an extremely popular form of recreation. As with any...
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    Ask The Experts | Selling Made Easy!

    With the end of boating season near and winter looming ahead, it is time to start thinking about your off season preparations. Will you winterize and store your boat, bring it to warmer weather, or just sell it and use your storage savings on a better boat next season? If you chose the latter...
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    Ask the Experts | Coast Guard Safety Inspections

    It was a hot Saturday afternoon in July, and the river was busy with boats returning from the ocean waiting to pass through a narrow railroad bridge a quarter mile from the inlet. There were recreational boats of all sizes-large sportfish and cruiser types, personal watercraft and outboards of...
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    Boating Magazine | Expert Tips for Saving Fuel (Part 1)

    "How much fuel will it burn?" is one of the most-asked questions at a marine dealer's showroom. It certainly is a question we get tons of mail about. But you might not realize that the answer to that question is largely in your own hands: It's in the way you handle the throttle. It's also in the...
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    Battery Tech (Part 1)

    Boat Batteries The Technical Details Although your boat uses a gasoline engine for its primary propulsion, without ample electricity, that outboard is pretty much out of business. Let's tackle a fistful of the most common boat battery-related topics. To keep things simple, we'll discuss a...
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    Insurance Corner | Crazy Claims from NBOA

    NBOA Marine Insurance can provide you with lists upon lists of things to do to prevent catastrophe. We can help you winterize your boat come December, we can give you tips on life jackets, and we can update you on all the latest in safety devices. But sometimes, life happens. You may or may not...
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    Ask The Experts | Outfit Your Boat For Watersports Fun

    To read this article visit the http://www.iboats.com/Watersports/dm/view_id.19"]Watersport's page.
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    iboats.com | Dad's Boats

    Most of us got in to boating as a family experience. Our parents owned a boat and we would pester them to go boating as often as we could. Boating delivers great family fun. That's why we love boating no matter what our age. Like quite a few of us who are frugal or too sentimental, I still...
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    Yamaha | Five Key Tips to Wonderful Wiring

    Working on a marine electrical system is a near certainty if you're a hands-on boat owner. It doesn't matter if your foray into the jungle of your boat's wiring is voluntary - adding electronics or accessories, or involuntary - troubleshooting and repairing an electrical malfunction, there is a...
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    Attwood | Take A Seat Please

    To read this article visit the Boat Seats & Pontoon Furniture page.
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    Insurance Corner | Crazy Claims Part II from NBOA

    Writing last month's issue of NBOA's Insurance Corner was extremely fun, so I can only imagine what you all were thinking as you read our collection of Crazy Claims from over the years. Aside from the accumulated tips and pointers, reading about Insurance doesn't really seem like much of a party...
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    Product Spotlights | Introducing new products for 2011 at iboats.com

    Solas Interchangeable Hubs Can't figure out where or why there is a new, rattling noise coming from the lower unit area of your stern drive or outboard? Hopefully you haven't hit something with the gear case. Here's another possibility. If you have an interchangeable hub style propeller on...
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    Insurance Corner | Are You Ready for Open Season?

    Ah, Spring: the time of year coveted by boaters across the country all Winter long. If yours has been one of the many regions affected by cold weather conditions, then take advantage of the Season! According to the NMMA, half of the 16 million recreational boats in the country are captained by...
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    National Boating Safety Month

    For Boaters, establishing a "Hazard Zone" can avoid horrific Prop Strikes A whirling cutting machine, spinning at 3200 rpm, able to inflict 160 impacts in a second. Sound like the diabolical weapon of a movie villain? Think again it's the three-blade propeller on your boat. Propeller...
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    Ask The Experts | DIY Pontoon Rehab

    Remember the famous disclaimer: "Don't try this at home"? Well, for updating your pontoon boat, DO TRY THIS AT HOME!!! Rain, sun, wind and weather can wreak havoc on your pontoon boat furniture and carpet if you don't keep it covered or stored inside. Carpet fades, stains, upholstery...
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    Product Spotlights | Eleven Products for Fun & Safety

    Seasense by Unified Marine The company Unified Marine has their brand of products called SeaSense. Looking at some of their products and now their Limited Lifetime Warranty maybe they should change the name to CommonSense. We took a quick look at some of their newer products. We're borrowing...
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    Ask The Experts | Bow Fishing Fun

    When the son of the founder of Tracker Boats gets enthused about a special segment of recreational fishing, you can bet his influence on his dad and the R&D folks will result in a great product. John Paul Morris is "into" bow fishing with a passion. He thoroughly enjoys it and is very good at...
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    Financing the Boat of Your Dreams

    You've shopped for months and finally found the boat of your dreams, now, how do you finance it? You've seen many finance companies advertised in boating magazines and through searches on the Internet. So how do you pick the right one for you, and are they all the same? The answer to the latter...
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    Ask the Experts | New SeaDoo Will "Spark" Your Interest

    There is a term in marketing that strikes fear into the hearts of all competitors, and builds the legacy of the company that can successfully pull it off. The term is called "Disruptive Product". For us normal folks, we would call it a paradigm shift, or a benchmark product. It doesn't happen...
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    Ask The Experts | Wakeboarding Is A Social Activity

    To read this article visit the Wakeboards & Accessories page.
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