Marine Shorepower Cords

Proper Use and Maintenance Will Increase your boat’s safety

We all rely heavily on shore power but when AC power systems are overloaded or when equipment is not properly maintained, the consequences could be severe. In this article we discuss the "achilles heel" of our AC sytems
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Mooring Buoys and Anchoring on the B.C. Coast

The Rules and Regulations

Many boaters and landowners are choked about derelict boats and mooring buoys. Of course derelict boats and mooring buoys that present a hazard to navigation (or anchoring) are an issue for boaters.
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Using Wood Plugs

How to repair raggedy holes

On occasion you may need to relocate or remove something that has been mounted using wood screws. Doing so can leave you with some unsightly screw holes. You have several options to fix this problem and in this article we will give you some suggestions and tips on how to hide screw holes using wood plugs. Read more…

 

 

Refurbishing a Wood Mast

George and Linda Meier stood on the dock, arms folded, looking up at the mast of their 40 foot sloop, Tuahine. They were considering what would be involved in replacing the original galvanized rigging and wood spreaders.
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