June 2010

Tire tips for trailer boaters

Ultraviolet light and ozone are your boat trailer tires’ worst enemies. Learn how to get the most from your tires and keep your trailer on the road.

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Learning from experience

Experience may be the best teacher when it comes to boating, but no one says the experience has to be your own.

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Selecting an anchorage

The difference between a comfortable night on the hook and a sleepless one at the mercy of the wind and waves depends on finding the right anchorage.

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Figure-eight

Somewhat bulkier than an overhand knot, the figure-eight knot is a better stopper and less likely to jam.

To cast a figure-eight knot, make an overhand loop and pass the bitter end under ...

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