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What’s Below The Waterline?

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Below the Waterline Know what is below the waterline BEFORE you buy a boat. Many boat buyers buy their perfect boat for style, comfort and fuel consumption. But what is below the waterline of your […]

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Diesel Fuel Filters Are Easy To Maintain

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DIY Fuel Filters Diesel Fuel Filters are easy to maintain if you Ask Captain Chris. Most times when your diesel engine struggles and does not achieve full RPM, the fuel filter may be dirty. Instead […]

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New Training Videos From Ask Captain Chris on Vimeo

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New Training Videos New Training videos from Ask Captain Chris are now available on Vimeo. Our Vimeo channel offers an online way to rent or purchase some great educational tips for new boaters. You will […]

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Sign up Today for November 13-14, 2020 Introduction to Boat Systems Seminar

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Sign Up Today Sign up today for November 13-14, 2020 Introduction to Boat Systems Seminar. Learn about engines, filters, cooling systems and so much more. Introduction To Boat Systems Maintained By YOU The Boat Owner […]

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Thanks for the help. Adventures of SeaGlass DeFever 49 CPMY

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Thanks for the help! We love to hear from you and learn all about your cruising adventures. We met this couple through the AGLCA (Great Loop) and helped them review a number of boats before […]

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Creative Learning When Your Seminar Gets Cancelled

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What to do now that we can’t go anywhere We always look forward to seeing our boat friends at a rendezvous or show. Unfortunately this spring so many of these events and seminars have been […]

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Introduction to Boat Systems – October 30-31, 2020

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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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FREE Videos on Our YouTube Channel

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FREE videos Yes, we offer FREE videos on YouTube. As we cruise around the waterways and boatyards we see interesting things to video, narrate and post on YouTube for others to see and learn. You […]

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Great Advice while on a friend’s boat.

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Ask Captain Chris While on a friend’s boat, this former student encountered a problem. Fortunately he remembered our tag line Ask Captain Chris. So he scrolled through his phone, found our last newsletter and gave […]

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