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January 2022 Introduction to Boat Systems

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Join us in Vero Beach Florida on MONDAY January 31/February 1, 2022 for our two day Seminar Introduction to Boat Systems Maintained By YOU The Boat Owner. Optional Boatyard Tour before class begins – Sunday […]

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January 2022 Cruising 101 FUNdamentals

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Join us for our first seminars in the New Year! Ask Captain Chris at an IN-PERSON seminar- Friday & Saturday January 28/29, 2022 Cruising 101 FUNdamentals. Take a vacation while you learn everything you need […]

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Classic Hatteras Rebuild

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What’s Old Is New Again What do you do with an older Classic Hatteras Sportfishing boat? Rebuild it of course. These beautiful older boats are considered battleships on the rough ocean seas and have classic […]

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Is A Fixer Upper Worth The Price? Fuel Tank Woes

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Whatta Deal! So you found a boat that needs a little attention and it is below market price. You just need to replace the fuel tanks. Hmmm…. Do you really want a Fixer Upper? A […]

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Do you NEED a boating license?

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Warning: Unlike my DIY or training articles, this one is an opinion piece.  I constantly read forums, social media and articles trying to address everyone’s questions and concerns about a Boating License. Do you need […]

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October 29 -30, 2021 Cruising 101 FUNdamentals

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Join us and Ask Captain Chris at an IN-PERSON seminar- Friday & Saturday October 29 & 30, 2021 Cruising 101 FUNdamentals. Take a vacation while you learn everything you need to know before you go…cruising! […]

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November 1-2, 2021 Introduction to Boat Systems Seminar

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Join us in Vero Beach Florida on MONDAY November 1 & TUESDAY November 2, 2021 for our two day Seminar Introduction to Boat Systems Maintained By YOU The Boat Owner. Optional Boatyard Tour before class […]

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Steering Difficulty with a DIY Repair

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Steering Difficulty on Survey I was working aboard a boat with new owners when I noticed a little resistance in the steering. I asked about that and they said the surveyor noticed steering difficulty in […]

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Propeller Spare Parts Update

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Having spare parts easily available is a smart thing to do for many below deck systems aboard your boat. In our classes we always advise boaters to carry extra propeller shaft nuts, cotter pins and […]

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    Boat selection, operation techniques including docking, locking and anchoring are just a few of the many terrific topics included in our video training series. Each episode can help the novice or seasoned boater become a more confident cruiser. […]

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