Four Ways to Fish the Chesapeake Bay
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As the largest natural estuary in the U.S. , the Chesapeake Bay is home to 348 species of finfish, including flounder, sea bass, tautog...
- Feb 6, 2019
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Cold Water Boating Tips
Cold water immersion is almost always the result of capsizing, swamping, or falling overboard from a boat under 26 feet. Here's six tips...
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- Dec 27, 2018
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8 Hi-Tech Tools to Help Protect Your Boat
With more connectable devices and more ample Wi-Fi hotspots in marinas, itâs become easier than ever to keep an eye on your boatâeven...
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- Dec 26, 2018
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Avoid Theft on Your Boat
Suggestions to make your boat less vulnerable Begin by looking at your boat through the eyes of a thief: How hard would it be to steal...
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- Dec 26, 2018
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What Your Boat Repair Shop Wishes You Knew
We ask some longtime shop managers their perspectives on how to make your experience better. Today's boats are complicated, and engines...
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- Dec 15, 2018
- 4 min
When is the Best Time to Winterize Your Boat?
The question of when to winterize your boat is a hot topic on the docks for good reason. The timing is a fine line between getting the...
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- Dec 11, 2018
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3 Simple Maintenance Tips to Prolong the Life of Your Mercruiser Boat Motor
Who would have thought that a young man who got fired from his first two engineering jobs would have went on to build one of the best...
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- Dec 11, 2018
- 3 min
MARINE CORROSION - WHAT IS IT?
Marine Corrosion Resistance, Prevention and Control No Marine Engine can escape the damage from Marine Corrosion. In itâs simplest form...
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- Dec 9, 2018
- 2 min
Winter Outboard Motor Tip
Thereâs many areas of the country that donât have the luxury of fishing in the winter but many anglers are able to fish all year. If...
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- Dec 2, 2018
- 2 min
To cover or not to cover?
Custom-made winter covers, typically canvas or synthetic, are a terrific benefit to your boat's gelcoat and general well-being. Some...
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- Dec 1, 2018
- 3 min
How To Store Your Boat In The Water For The Winter
Whenever the boat is stored in the water, it's in a pitched battle to keep out all the water surrounding it, and that battle gets...
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- Nov 28, 2018
- 3 min
How To Winterize Boat Plumbing
While most of the Marine Insurance freeze claims involve the engine or exhaust manifolds, that's not the only place where freezing water...
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- Nov 26, 2018
- 3 min
Common boat winterizing myths or mistakes that can cost you big in repairs, or destroy your boat
If you live in a boating climate where the temperature drops below freezing in the winter, then winterizing is one of the most important...
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- Nov 19, 2018
- 6 min
Inspecting Exhaust Manifolds & Risers
Manifolds and risers are some of the less-discussed "consumables" on your boat. But when they corrode internally, they often destroy the...
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- Nov 17, 2018
- 1 min
Barnacles problems?
"Barnacles destroy boats, but getting ride of them destroys the sea." đâ”đ "Barnacle" has become a term for something tenacious and...
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- Nov 16, 2018
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The most common fishing injury...
Fishhook-related wounds are one of the common injuries seen in fishing. This happens whether you accidentally puncture your finger while...
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- Nov 15, 2018
- 1 min
10 Doggie Safety Tips On a Boat
If you take your four-legged canine pal out on the boat, use these 10 tips to keep it safe and secure: 1. Lead your dog to the boat with...
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- Nov 12, 2018
- 4 min
Winter's Coming, are you ready?
When the boating season is winding down and you do not boat in a year round boating area, itâs time to start thinking about protecting...
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- Nov 10, 2018
- 2 min
Ethanolâs well-known problems with Outboard Engines
1. Vulnerable hoses: In the mid 1980âs new standards (SAE J1527) for fuel hoses were developed for âgasohol,â which was known to...
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- Nov 4, 2018
- 2 min
6 Fall Boating Safety Tips
The end of summer doesnât mean the end of fun family boating & fishing! Autumnâs arrival doesn't mean the boating and fishing season has...
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