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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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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 Yard Tour with Captain Chris

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Why a Boat Yard Tour with Captain Chris? The seasons are flying by and you need to prepare to cruise! Our latest students enjoyed a Boat Yard Tour with Captain Chris this past Sunday morning […]

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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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Walk A Boat Yard With Captain Chris

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What did you do on a winter weekend morning? We walked through a boat yard and learned a bunch – Ask Captain Chris! After a sold-out Cruising FUNdamentals seminar, many of our students joined us […]

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Ask Captain Chris About Consulting With You

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Ask Captain Chris for Help So you have this dream of cruising your own boat to places you’ve never been before. Captain Chris can help you get there. Maybe you are considering more boat than […]

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Introduction to Boat Systems – March 27-28, 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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Introduction to Boat Systems February 7-8, 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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Introduction to Boat Systems – November 1-2, 2019

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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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