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Bleeding A Diesel Engine

You must have this skill in your mental toolbox before you can rely on a diesel inboard Despite all my years of boating, I’m still surprised at the air of

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Buying A Used Boat?

Like a lot of first-time buyers, it’s fair to say that the 42-year-old restaurant executive was head-over-heels in love with the boat — in this case, a 28-foot sportfishing boat

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7 ways to avoid boating accidents next season

Our decades of experience as a recreational boat insurer means that here at GEICO/BoatU.S. Marine Insurance, our in-house experts know that things like leaking thru-hulls and sloppy electrical work are

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10 Ways to Prevent Fuel Spills

It’s easier than you think to accidentally turn what should be a routine chore at the fuel dock into a first-class mess. Part of being a sensible, responsible boater is

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Clean and Green

Many manufacturers claim their boat-care products are environmentally friendly. But how effective are they at getting your boat clean? The BoatU.S. Foundation finds out   The staff at our BoatU.S.

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Your Engine’s Chillin’

Fresh water expands in volume by about nine percent when it freezes and can push outward with a force of tens of thousands of pounds per square inch. An analysis

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DIY Gelcoat Repair

Easy gelcoat repairs If your boat has a case of dock rash it could be time to think about repairing and refreshing your gelcoat DIFFICULTY Moderate MATERIALS Masking tape Plastic

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Put It on My Tab

In a perfect world, your boat would pop up on plane and run relatively flat and level with no input from the helm. But that’s in a perfect world. In