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How to Customize the Hull Color of Your Boat

By eHow Cars Editor

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Owning a boat is a lot like owning a car than is very easy to personalize. Essentially, a boat is nothing more than a floating hull, and everything else from the power source to the color to the accessories can be changed. Whether you have a ... more »

How to Deal With a Meeting Situation

By chippreid

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There you are, enjoying the sun and waves when you suddenly notice another motor boat heading right for you. This is called a meeting a situation and while at first a bit daunting, dealing with it properly is a relatively simple exercise, ... more »

How to Determine Risk of Collision

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Knowing which boat has the right of way is often the difference between a pleasurable day on the water and a collision followed by a lengthy time talking to marine police and the Coast Guard. Right of way becomes of great importance when it ... more »

How to Determine the Current From Two Fixes

By tdettmann

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There are many sources of information on the currents covering most areas of the globe, but if there is anything that can be guaranteed about what you find, it's that the numbers will be wrong. Currents vary over time, both over a period of hours ... more »

How to Dewax a Boat

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Before you change the wax you are using on your boat, you need to properly remove the prior coat. It is important for protection and appearance that two different waxes do not show up on the boat. In order to ensure this isn't the case and to ... more »

How to Do a Pre-sail Safety Check

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The proverbial "ounce of prevention" goes a long way in boating. Take a little time to prepare your boat properly and avoid problems later on... more »

How to Dock a Keelboat Alongside a Dock Under Power

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Using your engine will give you more control while docking... more »

How to Dock a Single-Screw Powerboat in a Slip

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Slower is better when it comes to docking. Take your time and nose easy into the slip. Haste can bring damage to your boat, while your wake will disrupt others... more »

How to Double Water Tube

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Water tubing is one of the easiest water sports you can do. You really don't need any skills, just the desire to have a great time. If you have two tubes, then a friend can come along as well and the fun is doubled... more »

How to Dress to Go Boating

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Weather is ever changing, especially on the water. When choosing boating apparel, you have to keep mother nature in mind. Clothing can also have a great affect on the time you have. If you are too hot or too cold, you might not have any fun. ... more »

How to Drive a Boat With an Outboard Motor

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Small boats are used for both pleasure and fishing. Paddles and outboard motors are the main sources of power for small boats. For fishing boats and pleasure boats, such as ski boats, outboard motors are the obvious choice. Driving a boat with an ... more »

How to Empty Boat Sewer Waste

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When sewage waste from a boat's toilets and sinks begins to build up, the cabin of the boat ends up smelling like a sewage plant. You can prevent this problem by taking the time to empty boat sewer waste. How often you have to empty boat sewer ... more »

How to Equip Your Boat to Receive AIS Signals

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The Automatic Identification System (AIS), helps identify other boats and sea vehicles that aren't visible to the naked eye. Here's what you need to know to choose a unit for your vessel... more »

How to Equip Your Boat with a Satellite Phone

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Your cell phone may be enough to keep you in touch for a day on the lake, but if you're taking your boat out on the ocean for longer trips, you don't want to find yourself stranded and unable to call for help. Likewise, you may want to be reached ... more »

How to Expertly Paddle a Canoe

By dawnmichel

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In order to gain better control of your canoe, it is essential that you learn and master the strokes "termed" the draw, pry and cross-bow draw. Read on to find out how... more »

How to Find Land When Lost at Sea

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Your ship just sunk and you're surrounded by water. You'd love to find land since you know your survival depends on it, but don't know how to find it. Finding land at sea in the event of a shipwreck is difficult, but possible if you follow the ... more »

How to Find Other Sailboat Racers

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Like any sport, sailboat racing is a community. With a little effort you'll find a warm welcome... more »

How to Find Pontoon Boat Repair

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Pontoon boats allow even the most timid boater the chance to enjoy the boating experience. Before you fire up the engine on your pontoon this season, make sure your boat is sea worthy through qualified pontoon boat repair... more »

How to Find summer fun on the Ohio River

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This is the place to be in the summer, enjoy your time on the water... more »

How to Find The Best Fishing Spots In The North East

By Altair4

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Do you live in or are you planing a trip to the North East? Here you will find my best advise on where to go fishing!.. more »

How to Flush a Boat Engine

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Every time you pull a boat out of the water, you need to flush the engine as part of regular boat maintenance. This is especially important if you boat regularly in salt water because over time, salt water is very corrosive. It's also important ... more »

How to Fly Flags on a Boat

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Flying flags from a boat is a way of communicating and signaling other boaters. Flags can ask for permission to enter a foreign port, identify yacht clubs, tell of distress or of a diver down. Others are for fun, such flags displaying a cocktail ... more »

How to Get a Free Yacht

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It surprises most people to learn that when it comes to free yachts, it's more difficult to keep a free yacht than it is to get a free yacht. There are many free yachts out there waiting for new owners, but a wise sailor should follow some steps ... more »

How to get a Line of Position with a fathom curve crossing

By tdettmann

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A good navigational fix depends on establishing 3 or more Lines of Position (LOPs) that all come together to establish where you are at a specific point in time. Since an LOP is nothing more than a line on a chart, any line that already exists (a ... more »

How to Get a Quick & Dirty Fix From Bearing and Range

By tdettmann

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Sometimes, you need to establish approximately where you are on a chart in low visibility without the benefit of GPS or other special aids to navigation. If you can see any landmark well enough to measure a compass bearing and to get the range to ... more »

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