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2014 September 1

What’s the solution for bent stanchions?

A few stanchions on my boat were damaged in a recent docking mishap. Some of them are bent beyond the point of straightening. What are my options for fixing them? I’d like to get stronger stan

2014 September 1

Why don’t my batteries charge well?

Dear Boat Doctor,I use an invertor to charge the house batteries at the dock and the engine alternator to charge them away from the dock. The inverter seems to charge just fine, but the alternat

2014 May 5

How do I fix the cracks in my hull?

2014 April 1

How do I counter humidity on board?

2014 April 1

Can I use off-brand oil filters?

2014 March 6

Why doesn't my engine start right away?

2014 January 14

What’s the best way to go aloft solo?

2013 November 1

Maintain shaft seals to stay high and dry

By David Liscio

2013 October 3

What kind of lifelines should I use?

2013 September 4

How do I fix a damaged rudder?

2013 July 17

How should I organize and store spare parts?

2013 July 17

What’s the easiest way to install LED lights?

2013 July 17

What’s the easiest way to install LED lights?

2013 June 17

Do all boats float?

2013 June 17

What should I use to wax and buff the hull?

2013 May 2

How do I connect my AIS and my VHF?

2013 April 4

How do I stop the self-tailer from jamming?

2013 March 8

How do I protect electrical connections?

2013 February 1

How do I replace my teak deck’s plugs?

2013 January 4

How do I strip the bottom paint off my boat?

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