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  1. How-To / Buying & Selling

    Where to Sell Your Boat Online?

    John Burnham
    Feb 23, 2022

    To sell your boat, you only need one buyer, but if you are like most sellers, you’ll need an online advertisement with local, national, or even international reach. …Read More

  2. How-To / Maintenance

    Boat Building Basics: Fiberglass, Resin, Composites And Cores

    Lenny Rudow
    Feb 8, 2022

    A look at basic boat construction, fiberglass technology, and the fundamentals that modern boat builders use. …Read More

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  4. How-To / Seamanship

    Lightning Strikes And Boats: How To Stay Protected

    Ryan McVinney
    Jan 28, 2022

    How to avoid getting zapped by lightning on your boat while out on the water. …Read More

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  7. How-To / Buying & Selling

    How to Buy a Boat: Tips for a First Time Buyer

    Carol Cronin
    Jan 11, 2022

    A step by step guide to buying a boat, from concept to closing. …Read More

  8. How-To / Buying & Selling

    NADA Guides: Pricing A Used Boat Accurately

    Doug Logan
    Jan 11, 2022

    Combining the range of boats.com with the depth of NADA Guides will help you pinpoint an ideal selling price for your boat. …Read More

  9. How-To / Maintenance

    Boost Speed with Outboard Engine Height Adjustments

    Charles Plueddeman
    Dec 13, 2021

    Raising an outboard higher on the transom can reduce drag and raise top speed. …Read More

  10. How-To / Maintenance

    Shrink Wrapping a Boat

    Lenny Rudow
    Dec 13, 2021

    We spoke with the experts to learn the ins and outs of heat shrink wrap and the boat shrink wrap process. …Read More

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  12. How-To / Seamanship

    Five Winter Disasters: Don’t Let These Happen to Your Boat

    Lenny Rudow
    Dec 11, 2021

    During the long winter lay-up plenty of things can go awry. Make sure none of these winter disasters ruin your boat. …Read More

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  14. How-To / Maintenance

    How To Winterize a Boat

    Gary Reich
    Nov 16, 2021

    Prepping for hibernation can't be ignored—here's are all the details on winterizing your boat. …Read More

  15. How-To / Seamanship

    How To Use Trim To Your Advantage

    Emma Coady
    Nov 10, 2021

    This simple guide walks you through how the trim works, what is meant by boat lingo used about the trim, and typical scenarios to watch out for. …Read More

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