Curing terminal illness: a few simple measures will put an end to electronic wiring woes

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Monitoring wire terminals for loose connections, bad fittings, poor soldering and other defects will help to prevent problems with boat wiring. Tips are offered on ways to maintain the terminals including how to waterproof wire ends with petrolatum before inserting into terminals.

Column, Design and construction, Maintenance and repair, Electrical wiring, Electric wiring

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Seamanship: foghorn - how to tell near from far

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A yachtsman can learn the sound of a foghorn by listening to its distinctive timing and tone. Charts provide information on a horn's timing, but audible range varies with wind, sea conditions and boat noise.

Methods, Usage, Yachts and yachting, Yachting, Yachts, Fog-signals, Fog signals

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Sleep it off: a good overnight trip can ease even the weariest soul

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A sailor describes the attractions of an overnight boating trip along the North Carolina coast. He and his wife swim, and fish, and walk along the beach.

Description and travel, Recreation, North Carolina, Fishing, Fishing (Recreation)

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