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February 2025 Intro to Boat Systems seminar

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Introduction To Boat Systems – DIY for YOU, The Boat Owner Join us in Vero Beach Florida on Monday February 17 & Tuesday February 18, 2025 for our two day Introduction To Boat Systems seminar. […]

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Consult – Packing Gland

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Bob and his mate attended our DIY Introduction to Boat Systems class last year. Now they are both able to use their newly learned skills while cruising on their Ranger Tug on the Ohio River. […]

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Don’t Paint Your Zinc!

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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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February 2024 Introduction to Boat Systems Seminar

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Join us in Vero Beach Florida for our February 2024 Introduction to Boat Systems Seminar -our two-day Monday and Tuesday February 19/20, 2024 Introduction to Boat Systems Seminar with new dates added. Optional Boatyard Tour […]

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January 2024 Introduction to Boat Systems Seminar

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Ring in the New Year with New Skills Join us in Vero Beach Florida for our January 2024 Introduction to Boat Systems Seminar -our two-day Monday and Tuesday January 29/30, 2024 Introduction to Boat Systems […]

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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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February 2023 Introduction to Boat Systems Seminar

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Valentine’s Day in Florida – how romantic can you be? ❤ Join us in Vero Beach Florida for our February 2023 Introduction to Boat Systems -our two-day Monday and Tuesday February 13/14, 2023 Introduction to […]

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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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    Boat selection, operation techniques including docking, locking and anchoring are just a few of the many terrific topics included in our video training series. Each episode can help the novice or seasoned boater become a more confident cruiser. […]

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