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    Stand Up Paddling: 10 Tips for Fun and Fitness

    Carol Cronin
    Nov 1, 2012

    If you crave more time on the water, check out the quickest way to get out on your local bay, river, or harbor: paddleboarding, also called Stand Up Paddle or SUP for short. …Read More

  2. How-To / Seamanship

    Five Killer Fish: These Species Are Deadly

    Lenny Rudow
    Oct 29, 2012

    It may surprise you, but when any one of these five killer fish are around, swimming is a bad idea. (Insert “Jaws” music here). …Read More

  3. How-To

    Keeping Your iPhone Dry: LifeProof Excels

    Doug Logan
    Oct 27, 2012

    Among all the protective coverings available for iPhones, these rugged waterproof cases are hard to beat for design and reliability. …Read More

  4. How-To

    Winterizing Tips

    Staff
    Oct 23, 2012

    We collected some important winterizing techniques here, as well as some mistakes to avoid, to help you get ready for the off-season. …Read More

  5. How-To / Maintenance

    He Said, She Said: Fish Boat or Sailboat?

    Zuzana Prochazka
    Oct 23, 2012

    Fisherman Lenny Rudow and sailor Zuzana Prochazka take a humorous look at the features of the Bavaria B/One, a popular new one design trailerable racing sailboat. Care to referee? …Read More

  6. How-To

    How to Winterize a Four-Stroke Outboard: Video

    Lenny Rudow
    Oct 18, 2012

    Senior Editor Lenny Rudow clears up the confusion about how to winterize a four-stroke outboard. And here are some of our other winterizing tips that cover fuel, diesels, and mistakes to avoid. …Read More

  7. How-To

    Video Short Take: Vesper Marine AIS WatchMate

    Lenny Rudow
    Oct 17, 2012

    Lenny Rudow introduces a unit that simplifies target tracking and highlights those that might be a hazard. …Read More

  8. How-To

    How to Launch, Retrieve, and Load a Boat on a Trailer

    Lenny Rudow
    Oct 7, 2012

    Launching and retrieving a powerboat at the ramp might seem like a big deal, but it's really not that difficult once you get the hang of it. …Read More

  9. How-To

    Boats.com Video Boat Reviews: Behind the Scenes

    Carol Cronin
    Oct 5, 2012

    The Boats.com review team has developed a routine that includes high-definition video, a side of laughter, and (when possible) lobster for dinner. …Read More

  10. How-To / Maintenance

    10 Trailering Tips: Haul Your Boat with Confidence

    Lenny Rudow
    Oct 1, 2012

    New to towing a trailerable boat? Here are the tips you need for a trouble-free trip to the boat ramp. …Read More

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