How to Load a Powerboat on a Trailer
When you're done boating, you'll need to pack up your vessel and take it home. Here's how to get it back on the trailer. Back the trailer down the ramp until water touches the rear wheels. Don't get the vehicle's wheels into the water. Release ... [... more]
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How to Drop an Anchor
It can take years to perfect the sailing techniques utilized by professional sailors and members of the U.S. Navy. Here are basic guidelines for dropping an anchor no matter what your skill level. Select your ideal anchoring spot and proceed ... [... more]
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How to Find a Classic Wooden Powerboat
You've seen the gleaming Chris-Crafts racing across Lake Tahoe in The Godfather: Part II. If you're a true fan, sooner or later you'll be forced to confront "wooden boat affliction." The classic good looks of a finely crafted wooden boat are ... [... more]
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How to Buy a New Boat
If you're looking for a boat with the longest possible life span, buy it new. Look for boat review articles in sailing magazines. Libraries in areas in which sailing is popular may have back issues. Check Web sites. Find the right boat style, ... [... more]
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How to Buy a Water-ski Boat
The changing nature of boat design reflects how the sport has evolved over time. Skiers prefer small, soft wakes. Wakeboarders, on the other hand, want big wakes from which to launch aerial maneuvers. But when mom and dad are die-hard skiers, and ... [... more]
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How to Sell Your Sailboat
How do you make your beloved boat attractive to buyers and stand out from the crowd? Unfortunately, the answer is hard work. Many sailboats are neglected for years prior to the decision to sell. Don't force buyers to look past the dirt and mildew ... [... more]
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How to Design a Marine Audio System
You can transfer the quality of your car or home audio system to your boat. Marine audio is a relatively new market, but many car stereo products can be bought and used on a boat. Some car audio manufacturers also offer specialized products for ... [... more]
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How to Buy a Motorboat
The term "motorboat" is fairly broad, and covers any kind of watercraft that has an engine. Before you decide to buy a motorboat, you have to figure out exactly what you are looking for. Once you decide what you are looking for, then you have [... more]
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How to Buy a Boat From a Dealer
The decision to buy a boat is a major one, and buying from a dealer carries with it all of the benefits and risks of buying a car from a dealer. New boat dealers will try to nail you on accessories, but you can be fairly certain that you are ... [... more]
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How to Sell a Sailboat
Selling a sailboat is a lot like selling a car, but while most people have gone through the process of buying or selling an automobile, fewer have sold a boat. There are a few hoops to jump through to sell your sailboat, but they are not all that ... [... more]
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How to Clean a Ski Boat
Cleaning a ski boat is a task made easier with a few simple tips and proper cleaning supplies. A regular, frequent cleaning keeps a boat in tip-top shape and prevents mold from developing. Make a note of cleaners that will damage the paint, and ... [... more]
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