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Being dragged off on the boat for long cruises to boring harbors with the parents was my introduction to Type 2 fun. Type 1 fun is, of course, fun that you know you're having while you're having it. T …

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Starlink – What’s the future’s future?Though the better half accuses me of chronic hyperbole, it’s no stretch to say that Starlink has revolutionized online access for boaters. Previous options for …

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Thankfully, boaters have become more aware of on the water risks and the ways to mitigate and manage them – life jackets, dead man cords, tethers, alcohol awareness, even sun protection. Unfortunate …

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One of my favorite memories as a kid was the family piling onto the boat (first a Tartan 27, later a C&C 34) and heading to Lloyd Harbor for the night with a bunch of other families. When we got there …

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There are two key chain measurements that you must know in order to replace your chain: length and size. Both are straightforward. "Size" refers to the pitch (length) and width of each link. There a …

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Teak has always been a primary material for boats of all sizes, for many reasons. It's beautiful, it's incredibly weather resistant and heard wearing, it's tolerant of maintenance lapses, and did I me …

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