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    Tip of the Day, repairs and advice

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    Don’t drill too deep

    • March 16, 2010

    Mark the drill bit with electrical tape

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    Cutting veneered ply

    • March 15, 2010

    Use a stanley knife to make your life easier

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    Deck check: 11 essential mast and deck gear checks

    • March 5, 2010

    Make sure the new season runs smoothly with these tips from Barton Marine

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    Revive weathered oiled wood…

    • March 3, 2010

    with massage techniques

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    Don’t be left fuming

    • March 1, 2010

    ...when you lock out - switch off your engine

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    Flush your outboard through

    • February 26, 2010

    ...the easy way

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    Treat sills with respect

    • February 25, 2010

    Wait a moment...

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    Extend the life of your batteries

    • February 23, 2010

    Top tips from Mastervolt

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    Don’t over-tighten your sterngland

    • February 20, 2010

    you'll regret it later!

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    Transform a hanging locker

    • February 19, 2010

    into a more efficient use of space

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    Improve the shape of your roller-genoa

    • February 18, 2010

    Luff tension is important

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    Make a round cutout – without a hole- or jig-saw

    • February 16, 2010

    Cheap and easy way, without a holesaw

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    Cheap and easy pushpit seat

    • February 15, 2010

    Consider canvas...

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    Cleat boots ain’t made for walking…

    • February 11, 2010

    But this is what they do...

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    Drilling through a cored deck

    • February 10, 2010

    top tips for cored decks

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    Make your plates non-skid

    • February 8, 2010

    with cheap mastic

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    Atten-shun! Make your blocks stand up

    • February 5, 2010

    with cheap water pipe

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    Deck paint – proper preperation…

    • February 4, 2010

    ...prevents poor performance... and should make it last for years!

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    Alternative uses for a washboard

    • February 3, 2010

    A spare washboard can be useful for mounting a chartplotter

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    How to avoid an insurance claim when relaunching

    • February 2, 2010

    Top tips to keep your launch stress- and claim-free!

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