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Don’t Paint Your Zinc!
Spring brings so many boatyard discussions about which paint to use on your hull. But before you even lift your first brush….STOP! Don’t paint your Zinc! What’s a Zinc? A zinc is one type of […]
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Docking Tricks & Tips to Build Confidence
If you’ve ever sipped a beverage while sitting in a waterside restaurant then you’ve probably witnessed some awesome docking…sometimes in a can’t-look-away-from-the-wreck awesome. To avoid being the star of a YouTube video you will want […]
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Propulsion System Designs
Today’s cruising boats have some innovative ideas for propulsion. Most boat owners consider single or twin engine/propellers as the options for propulsion systems designs. But, these propulsion concepts started long before the powered commercial fishing […]
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Another Breed of Cat
We are dog people but recently we met a cat that really impressed us. While at TrawlerFest Anacortes, WA we were invited to sea trial the new Aspen C-100 Power Catamaran. Between seminars we snuck […]
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Think Buyer’s Broker and Ask Captain Chris Why!
Listing vs Buyer’s Broker Reading a recent question in a boating forum about using a Listing Broker and/or a Buyer’s Broker to buy a boat, I have a few comments to add. Please remember that […]
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Buyer Beware – Ready To Cruise
Could we cruise safely and with the creature comforts most of us expect aboard our boats? Do you believe that this boat was promoted as ready to cruise? […]
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What to Expect of a Marine Survey
Ask Captain Chris has MORE GOOD STUFF ready for you! To better prepare you for what to expect during a survey we present this downloadable PDF chock full of photos and how-to information. Order Your […]
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I thought you would like to know this lesson learned
Marty H. came to our 2-day seminar Introduction to Boat Systems last fall and has been in touch a few times since attending the seminar with questions about his boat. We thought you would find […]
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Vicarious Training Videos Before You Start Your Cruise
Ask Captain Chris about cruising and you’ll be better prepared when you start out on your own adventure. Videos are the next best thing to being there and many of you have asked for online […]