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Troubleshoot the Generator

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Brand New Doesn’t Guarantee A Working Generator Recently I was with a client that just purchased a new boat to them with a brand-new generator. While doing systems training, we confirmed the sea cocks and […]

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WRECKED! Cruising with Cats

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Cruising with Cats Former clients and now dear friends shared this wonderful tip for those who are cruising with cats…or kittens. They call it WRECKED – Water Rescue Emergency Cat & Kitten Extraction Device – […]

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Ask Captain Chris – About Your Below Deck Systems

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Ask Captain Chris – About Temperature Guns and More Even after you own your boat you may need a little help with your onboard Below Deck Systems. In addition to joining us at a scheduled […]

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Safe Navigation Is Easy When You Ask Captain Chris

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Local Knowledge Is Important But… Safe Navigation is easy when you Ask Captain Chris. Some seasoned boaters have become comfortable in their local waters, having followed the crowd enough to know where to go.  Local […]

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How to Select a Boatyard

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What a great first season with your new boat! You’ve cruised to wonderful destinations, met fabulous boating friends and managed to find deep water…most of the time. Or maybe you are going through the list […]

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Jazzin’ Up Your Perfect Boat!

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All boats certainly have a function but for many of them comfort isn’t at the top of the list. Living aboard our boat for 19 years, comfort became essential. Here are a few tips from […]

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Keep the Cabin Cool with a Sun Shade

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Did you ever wish you could cool your boat without running the generator for some air conditioning? This subtle cover is made of Stamoid fabric and will keep the cabin cool with a sun shade. […]

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October 2023 Cruising 101 FUNdamentals Seminar

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October Seminars Now Open for Registration October 20 & 21, 2023 Cruising 101 FUNdamentals seminar now open for registration. If you have cruising on your bucket list but you or your mate need some help […]

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September 2023 Introduction to Boat Systems Seminar

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Join us in Vero Beach Florida for our September 2023 Introduction to Boat Systems -our two-day Monday and Tuesday September 18-19, 2023 Introduction to Boat Systems Seminar with new dates added. Optional Boatyard Tour before […]

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