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Techron Protection Plus Marine Fuel System Treatment
Maximize your corrosion protection in both salt and fresh water. Courtesy Techron Owners of gasoline-powered boats and personal watercraft will soon have a new option when it comes to protecting and...
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Marine Engine Winterizing Tips
Newer sterndrive and inboard engines offer large, brightly colored, easy-to-access engine drain systems with built-in hand pumps. Courtesy Mercury Marine Whether it’s a couple of months of colder...
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Build A Shrink-Wrap Boat Shed
Climbing over an icy swim platform and through a snow-covered zipper door makes wintertime work aboard inconvenient. With basic carpentry, that same shrinkable plastic makes a storage shelter large...
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New Winter Storage Video from Techron Marine
To fill the tank or not to fill that tank – that is the question facing many powerboaters when it comes time for off-season lay-up. Do you drain all the fuel possible from your boat’s fuel tank, so...
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How To Remove a Sterndrive
Sterndrive removal is important for annual maintenance. Tim Barker Removing a sterndrive is important for annual service and inspection. Here, we detail the five basic phases of removing a MerCruiser...
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Winterizing a Boat’s Potable Water System
Make sure you open all faucets and spigots, and pump dry your boat’s potable water system. Tim Barker Much has been written about the importance of winterizing the cooling systems in marine engines,...
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9 Tips for Winterizing Your Boat’s Marine Electronics
Protect your electronics this winter. Courtesy Raymarine You might not think marine electronics need winterization, but they do. Here are tips from Jim McGowan, marketing manager for FLIR/Raymarine,...
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Three Best Fuel Additives for Boats
Additives can keep your fuel system in top condition. Courtesy Techron/Chevron, USA Fuel Service, Gold Eagle Everyone tells you to use a fuel conditioner, especially when running ethanol-laced fuels...
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How to Leave Access Points in Your Shrink-Wrapped Boat
It takes a little preparation to shrink-wrap yet still accommodate over-winter work on board. Capt. Vince Daniello Shrink-wrap offers quick, thorough protection against harsh weather, but most...
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What to Look for in Shrink-Wrap Tools
Vince Daniello Shrink-wrap heat guns range from a few hundred bucks to more than $1,000. While it’s true with heat tools that you get what you pay for, DIY boaters probably don’t need—or even...
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