Installing a second battery on your boat.   A humorous article about why you might want to, and some points to cover if you do decide to do so.   Click here to read the article.   Prop Walk - Nasty Problem or Useful Tool?   Prop Walk is something that will occasionally cause otherwise calm and cool boaters, at least fixed prop boaters, to wax eloquent with highly colorful language.   It can be a significant problem in steering, especially in reverse, or it can be a big help.  It just depends on your view.   This article is a slightly technical, "just the facts, Ma'am" presentation on what it is, what to do about it, and even how to use it for your benefit.   Click here to read this article.   Epoxy - useful tips and ideas for using epoxy for successful projects.   This article focuses on using epoxy to seal items.  It has a straightforward, semi-technical focus.   Click here to read this article.   Repairing / Restoring a Centerboard or Rudder   This article focuses on techniques and materials to restore badly worn or damaged items such as centerboards, daggerboards, rudders, tillers, etc.  The use of epoxy, fiberglass and other reinforcing fabrics, and final coatings such as paint or varnish is discussed.  It has a straightforward, semi-technical focus.   Click here to read this article.   Articles continue below...   And now, another brief word from our sponsors, without whom this site would not be possible.  If you have any interest, please click on the sponsors banners.  If not, just ignore them.  Thank You!   The articles continue below. Pre-Sail Checklist...         The boat you save may be your own!   More of an "Ought-to" article than a "How-to", this article encourages boaters to take just a very short time to check out their boat before heading out.  Click here to read:  Pre-Sail Checklist Click Thumbnail to Read Article Strengthening Attachment Points for Boating Equipment   Every time you add a piece of equipment to your boat, you are faced with some questions about exactly how to attach it, and whether you need to distribute the attachment load and/or reinforce the part of the boat to which the equipment is to be attached.   Click here to read the article. This space reserved for future articles.

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