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Cruising 101 FUNdamentals January 31-February 1, 2020

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Ask Captain Chris About Cruising 101 If you have cruising on your bucket list but you or your mate need some help getting started then our Cruising 101 Seminar is your first adventure…Ask Captain Chris […]

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FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions About the Great Loop

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Many Future Loopers have never owned a large cruising boat nor ventured 100 miles or more from their home port. Here are links to a few articles which will answer some of the frequently asked […]

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Why is it HOT in Your Engine Room?

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Ten pm and my phone rings. Late night phone calls are never a good thing… Lucky I had my new client’s number ID’d in my phone so I answered. First thing I heard was “Sorry […]

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Anchor Tips to Control Your Swing

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Ahhhh! To be at anchor in a peaceful cove…but you seem to be swinging – a bunch! Let’s see… you have the right amount of rode let out and – uh-oh! The rudder is seriously […]

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Sea Chest Envy

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A Sea Chest has to be better, right? A Sea Chest is a common item on larger vessels. It allows most all raw water intake to be centrally located for cooling engines, generators and air […]

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Anchor Windlass Woes

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When you look in the Right Places During a survey I attended with a prospective new buyer, we noticed the windlass was not sitting properly on the deck. Upon closer examination, we discovered it was […]

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Top 5 Docking Videos

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Docking – Fear not! Most boaters have a few rational concerns that can easily be overcome with the right tools. Docking is right up there as the greatest fear and quite frankly, it is the […]

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Introduction to Boat Systems – November 1-2, 2019

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From changing your own fuel filter to maintaining your shaft seals, Captain Chris will get you safely on your way…saving your $$ for marinas not mechanics! Come to our two-day seminar where the tropics begin […]

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Cruising 101 – FUNdamentals October 25-26, 2019

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If you have cruising on your bucket list but you or your mate need some help getting started then our Cruising 101 Seminar is your first adventure…Ask Captain Chris about Cruising FUNdamentals! What people are […]

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