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The 2024 Definitive Spring Boater Checklist
From hull to fishfinder, it’s the right time to give your vessel a full inspection and implement the maintenance, upgrades, and safety checks before getting back on the water. Our Spring Boater Checklist below is the definitive reference to get your boat right as the spring season begins.
The Quick n’ Dirty Fall Spectacle of the Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival
Now in its fourth decade, the Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival exists as a rich quilt of Southeastern Louisiana culture and maritime history. Within this tapestry, woven in as an integral piece, is the calm undulating shoreline of Marina del Ray.
The World’s Fastest Sailboat
It's called L'Hydroptere and the French concept sailboat -- with its marine style wings -- basically flies on the water. CNET's Molly Wood meets Alain Thebault, the boat's skipper, and gets an inside look at the tech that makes it glide.
How To: Replace An Inverter On Your Sailboat
This video will show you how to replace an inverter and add a remote plug and power switch as shown in a sailboat.
How To: Changing Your Outboard Motor Lower Unit Gear Oil
This video will show you a step by step instructional video on changing you outboard motor lower unit oil. This is a cheap way to keep up with engine maintenance and ensure you get a long life out of your boat motor, lower unit, foot and prop gears.
How To: Launch Your Boat
Launch ramp etiquette is an important issue for many boaters. This video will demonstrate the proper way to launch your boat stress free. The key thing to remember is to do your pre-launch before you get to the ramp.
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