Bilge Blower Buying Guide: Sizing, Installing and the 4 Minute Rule
If your boat has a gasoline inboard or sterndrive in an enclosed engine compartment, you need an ignition-protected bilge blower, and you must run it for at least…
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Straight answers on choosing, sizing and installing marine gear, written to help you buy the right part the first time.
Boat Horn Buying Guide: Requirements, Electric vs Air, and How Loud
Every boat needs a way to make an efficient sound signal. Under the U.S. Navigation Rules, boats 12 meters (39.4 ft) and longer must carry a whistle (horn),…
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Marine Navigation Light Buying Guide: What Lights Your Boat Needs and When
A power boat under 12 meters (39.4 ft) needs red (port) and green (starboard) sidelights visible 1 nautical mile and a white light visible 2 miles: either a…
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