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A Little More About Diesel Fuel Filtration

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A Little More About Diesel Fuel Filtration There are many simple things to learn about diesel fuel filtration. If you are starting out or just want to understand more, we get it! Everyone jabbers on […]

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April Fools will miss our April Introduction to Boat Systems Seminar

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April Fools will miss out! Join us in Vero Beach Florida on Monday and Tuesday April 4 & 5, 2022 for our two-day Seminar Introduction to Boat Systems. Optional Boatyard Tour before class begins – […]

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March Introduction to Boat Systems Seminar

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Start your Boating Season right! Join us in Vero Beach Florida on Monday and Tuesday March 28-29, 2022 for our two-day Seminar Introduction to Boat Systems. Optional Boatyard Tour before class begins – Sunday morning […]

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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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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 Batteries – Maintenance Free or…?

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Boat Batteries – Maintenance Free or…? Captain Chris: Here’s a good prop for talking about boat battery maintenance.  While checking the batteries on my newly acquired boat for the first time, I opened one of […]

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