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How to Board a Small Motorboat

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A little care is all it takes to get yourself safely into your motorboat... more »

How to Buy a Boat

By Paul M. J. Suchecki

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Boating is an activity that you can do for life. Few things equal the fun of getting out on a body of water and being captain of your own vessel, whether it is a canoe or a yacht. This brief guide will walk you through the initial steps to ... more »

How to Change a Mercruiser's Gear Lube

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Maintaining the lower unit on a Mercruiser engine provides years of trouble-free operation. Maintenance on the lower unit begins with changing the oil every fall before putting the boat away. This ensures there will be no water to freeze and ... more »

How to Find a Racing Sailboat to Crew On

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When you're looking into crewing on a racing sailboat, it's important to think through your options... more »

How to Have Fun and Enjoy Your Summer

By WendyRenee

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Summertime always seems to go by quickly, so take full advantage and use your time wisely. There are so many things to do in the summer. Don't sit at home and watch TV! I have listed a variety of ideas for you to keep your summer active... more »

How to Learn Good Seamanship

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Seamanship: it teaches you how to navigate the seas in a way that's safe for you and other boaters; and that makes learning good seamanship extremely important... more »

How to Maintain your Boat

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Having a boat is great. It's an escape in the summer but it is hard work maintaining it, it can be costly as well. Here's what you need to know... more »

How to Operate a Freshwater Fishing Boat

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For avid anglers, there’s nothing finer than a few weekend hours spent casting their lines out on the lake. Here are some tips to enjoy freshwater fishing... more »

How to Patch a Boat Hole

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Patching a hole in your boat can degrade your boating experience and damage your boat and the items inside of it. Follow these steps to fix the hole before it costs you money... more »

How to Start an Inboard Diesel Engine

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That mechanical beast that lives in the belly of your boat may raise the noise and smoke levels when it's in use, but when you need it, there's nothing like your diesel engine. Bringing it to life is easy if you follow these steps... more »

How to Tie a Blackwall Hitch

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A Blackwall hitch is used to attach a rope to a hook of equal size. It is a non-jamming hitch described in diagram No. 1875 of Ashley’s Book of Knots. The Blackwall hitch is closely related to the half-hitch. The following steps will show how to ... more »

How to Use an Emergency Radio on a Boat

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Whether you're using your boat for sport, such as racing or fishing, or you're taking your boat out on the water for a day of sun and relaxation, you want to have an enjoyable time. But if an emergency arises, being prepared by knowing ahead of ... more »

How to be Safe When Boating

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Summer is here, and boaters are anxious to get out on the water. Here are some things to consider to make sure you boat safely... more »

How to Buy Boat Towables

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Boating is a water sport that has many variables. From fishing, to water skiing to getting pulled behind a boat on an inner tube, there's lots of fun to be had on the water. Boat towables are the types of equipment that you can buy to be pulled ... more »

How to Construct an Overnight Pontoon Boat

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You may have plans to go to the lake or river to go boating, but can't find a place to rent the boat. Or, you may be like Gilligan and the Skipper and need a quick way off an island. Either way, you can construct a pontoon boat in a hurry if you ... more »

How to Enjoy Lake Living

By Hapworth

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If you are fortunate enough to live by a lake, you know how calming and enjoyable water can be. I grew up on a lake and have since returned. If you get a chance to visit or live by water, make use of all the opportunities that abound, and enjoy ... more »

How to Enjoy Things To Do and Attractions Near Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri

By Bobbi

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Springtime and early summer at the Lake of the Ozarks located in Central Missouri is a spectacular site as the dogwoods and redbuds bloom... more »

How to Know if you Need a Permit for your Dock

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When you put your dock in, did you follow the regulations? If not, you might need a dock permit... more »

How to Maneuver a Motorboat on a Trailer

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Driving with a trailer attached means making some adjustments to your driving... more »

How to Rescue a Man Overboard

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Crew cooperation and coordination are key to rescuing someone who has fallen off a boat... more »

How to Shrink Wrap a Boat for Winter

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Winter's coming: time to put away the barbecue grill, store the patio furniture and shrink wrap the boat. Shrink wrapping helps to protect your boat during the long winter months. You need to get the boat out of the water, transport it to your ... more »

How to Buy a Sextant

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Celestial navigators can pinpoint their location anywhere on earth using the sun, moon and stars - if they have a sextant... more »

How to Handle a Small Powerboat in a Following Sea

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When the waves are heading in the same direction you are, you'd better watch your back... more »

How to Launch a Motorboat From a Trailer

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Getting your boat to the water by trailer has some great advantages, but it takes a little know-how... more »

How to Paddle a Raft on a Commercial Trip

By carolineschley

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There are many different ways to paddle a raft. You can oar frame, R-2, guide or be part of a paddle crew. This article will focus on being a part of a paddle crew on a commercial trip. This means you are holding your own paddle and following ... more »

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