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Buying a boat? Should you walk into the closest boat dealership or hire a boat broker? Read to learn more about the difference between the two and about common considerations in the boat buying journey.
Boating requires certain equipment to ensure the safety of everyone on board. Read more to learn about what the requirements are and what safety equipment is needed to ensure your boat is USCG compliant.
Ever wonder where fiberglass comes from? Read about the science behind marine fiberglass and how it's used in today's boat building process.
Learn about common problems that arise with marine fiberglass and gelcoat. Get insights into high level repair techniques as well as when a DIY repair is possible vs. when you need to hire a professional.
Mariner Exchange demystifies the inner workings of marine air conditioning units. Learn about the different types, basic components, and how marine AC actually works.
Learn more about signs of trouble with your marine AC unit and how to prevent damage. In this article, we give you marine air conditioning maintenance and repair tips.
Here are some common steps to remember when winterizing your boat. We describe how to winterize your engine, major systems, and much more. Also, we included more information on boat covers that you ever thought existed.
In this article, we discuss the importance of winterizing your boat and the various storage options available to boaters.
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Ever heard a marine electronics acronym and wondered what it meant? Everyone has! Read this article to get an overview of the most common types of marine electronics as well as what they do.
Read about common issues with marine electronics and find out if you can repair it yourself or if it makes sense to hire a professional. Hint: it's usually the latter...
A guide to general boat maintenance. Find tips and best practices on maintaining your boat so that you don't end up with unexpected, major repairs.