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How to Clean Pontoons: Oxidation Off Aluminum

Pontoon logs go through three stages. New aluminum is bright. After a season or two it dulls to a flat …

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Best Boat Tie Down Straps for Highway Towing

The winch strap holds the boat forward. It does not hold the boat down, and it does not hold the …

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Boat Air Horn: Canned, Handheld or Electric

The horn is the piece of gear people buy once, throw in a locker, and discover empty on the day …

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Best Bimini Top: Bow Count, Height and Shade

Anyone who has spent a full July afternoon on an open bowrider knows the problem. There is no shade anywhere …

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Battery Box for a Boat: Tray, Strap and Venting

A battery box looks like the least interesting purchase on the boat, which is exactly why so many boats have …

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Bass Boat Seats: High-Back Picks for Long Days

A fishing day is long. Out before daylight, back after the wind gets up, and in between a lot of …

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Anchor Rope and Rode: Length, Size and Chain

Most anchors that get blamed for dragging were never given a chance. The hook was fine, the bottom was fine, …

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Aluminum Boat Cleaner: Acid Wash Without Damage

Aluminum does not stain the way gelcoat does, it oxidizes. The bright metal grows a dull gray film, then a …

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