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  1. How-To / Seamanship

    How to Back a Boat Trailer Like a Pro

    Lenny Rudow
    Jul 14, 2015

    Backing a boat down the ramp can be a bit difficult for new trailer-boaters. Watching this video will make it easier. …Read More

  2. How-To

    When Boarding Ladders Are Out of Reach

    Ed Sherman
    Jul 10, 2015

    What if you're alone and in the water -- and can't get to your boarding ladder? …Read More

  3. How-To / Seamanship

    Tips for Launching and Retrieving a Trailer Boat

    Lenny Rudow
    Jul 7, 2015

    When you launch and retrieve a trailer boat at the ramp, the pressure is on. …Read More

  4. How-To / Maintenance

    My Boat Trailer Bit Me

    Ed Sherman
    Jun 25, 2015

    Synthetic rope like Dyneema is expensive, but it's a good replacement for worn, barb-ridden wire rope on trailer winches. …Read More

  5. How-To / Maintenance

    Battery Cable Protection: Is This Overkill?

    Ed Sherman
    Jun 19, 2015

    The aim of the ABYC standard is to protect battery cable from chafe and possible short-circuit. …Read More

  6. How-To

    What to Look for in a Tow Vehicle

    Lenny Rudow
    Jun 11, 2015

    If you trailer your boat, you know that what you tow with is just as important as what you’re towing. …Read More

  7. How-To / Maintenance

    Trailer Love: How to Fix It Up Right

    Joe Berkeley
    Jun 9, 2015

    Love your boat trailer and it will love you back. …Read More

  8. How-To / Seamanship

    Boat Safety Gear You Need Aboard to Avoid a Ticket

    Gary Reich
    Jun 6, 2015

    Boating safety gear is no laughing matter; make sure you have the appropriate items aboard your boat. …Read More

  9. How-To / Maintenance

    What's the Brown Coating on My Electrical Connections?

    Ed Sherman
    Jun 5, 2015

    A messy application of anti-corrosion spray is better than none at all. …Read More

  10. How-To / Maintenance

    Get Ready for Summer Boating

    Carol Cronin
    Jun 3, 2015

    Here's a list to check before you launch. …Read More

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