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Teak Deck and Trim Care: Clean, Oil, Seal or Leave It Natural
Keep teak decks, rails and trim looking good without wearing them away. Choose between a natural gray look, oil, sealer or varnish, and learn how to clean teak gently so you don't destroy it with harsh cleaners or a pressure washer.
Vinyl Hull Wraps: Pros, Cons, Prep, Care and Removal
Find out whether a vinyl wrap makes sense instead of paint for your hull, how to prep for it, when to hire an installer, how to wash it without ruining it, and why wraps stop at the waterline.
Wet Exhaust and Waterlift Mufflers: Stop Water Flooding the Engine and Catch Leaks Early
On most sailboats and many power boats, cooling water is sprayed into the exhaust and pushed out through a waterlift muffler. Learn how the system works, why long cranking can flood the engine with seawater (and when to close the seacock), and how to inspect the muffler, hoses, clamps and siphon break, including the scorch marks that tell you the exhaust once ran dry.
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