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Sips of Wisdom

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Manual Labor

Spending the time to make an owner’s manual for your boat will pay dividends in the long run.

Basics of the Bilge

To ward off unwanted odors, you need to approach the unseen areas of your boat with the same attention and care as the topsides.

The 20-Year Itch

Here’s a look at the kinds of repairs you’re likely to face with a boat at the 20-year mark.

Boatyard Survival Checklist

Boatyard trips are a necessary part of ownership to keep your vessel safe and sound, as well as to protect the value of your investment.

A side three-quarter view of a large, rugged expedition trawler named "PAUL JOHANSEN" cruising through calm open water. The vessel features a dark blue hull creating a white wake at the bow, paired with a cream-colored superstructure and a high pilothouse. A tall central mast holds multiple radar domes and communication antennas, while the upper deck carries a white tender and a bright yellow kayak. An American flag flies from the stern under a grey, overcast sky.

Straight Life

Once a rescue craft, this Norway-built steel trawler is the ticket to ride for a venturesome crew.

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