Modern boats are well equipped with refrigeration, marine electronics, computers, home entertainment systems, and energy-draining devices like electric winches, watermakers, and more. The daily onboard energy bill can easily exceed 100 amp-hours if you are not careful. Meeting your energy… Read More
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Upgrading Your Marine Electronics for Winter
Maybe you won’t be using your boat much this winter or only have a few trips planned. Whatever the case, winter is a good time to start tackling boat maintenance and upgrading some of your electronics. As with anything else,… Read More
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Marine Battery Inverters: What to Know
Modern boats are becoming increasingly complex electrically and electronically. Boaters expect all manner of home-like creature comforts on board. Things like televisions, sophisticated audio systems, onboard computers, air-conditioning, and kitchen appliances are becoming the norm, increasing the demand for AC-power… Read More
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4 Benefits of Hiring a Professional Marine Electrician
Maintaining your boat’s electrical system is one of the first steps to ensuring your safety at sea. Most problems arise from the electrical components, and it is vital to have yours checked regularly. A professional marine electrician can check wires,… Read More
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Why You Need Marine Safety Equipment
Safety is a crucial factor that impacts all elements of the maritime industry. Safer work conditions often increase efficiency and improve your bottom line. If you are chartering a boat or planning to operate any vessel by yourself, you must… Read More
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Choosing the Right Marine Battery Charger
Nothing can ruin a fun day on the water faster than a poorly charged or dead battery, whether it’s your starting boat battery, trolling motor battery, or house battery. Charging is essential, so you must choose the right marine battery… Read More
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Troubleshooting Common Marine Electrical Problems
Troubleshooting electrical problems in your boat can be frustrating, but it does not have to be if you keep up with proper electrical maintenance. Most issues with marine electrical systems arise from a lack of maintenance, poor initial installation, insufficient… Read More
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Electric Windlass: Why You Need One
Releasing your anchor and picking it back up again can be a real pain in the neck. And if you have tried to weigh anchor manually, you know precisely how difficult it can be. Luckily, there are electrical windlasses to… Read More
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The Importance of Preventative Boat Maintenance
Preventative maintenance is critical to keeping a boat of any size running at peak performance. This applies not only to the boat’s engine but also to it’s electrical systems, navigation, and other electrical systems. Since so many different components and… Read More