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Enhancing Maritime Safety with A Safety Management System

Enhancing Maritime Safety with A Safety Management System

What is a marine safety management system and how can it help improve the efficiencies of your commercial ship operation? ...
Barnacles in Your Seastrainer? There's A Simple Solution For That

Barnacles in Your Seastrainer? There’s A Simple Solution For That

Marine growth on your boat's AC unit can be fixed with simple, environmentally-friendly cleaning & prevention tips.​ In This Article: ...
How To Install A Dripless Shaft Seal

How To Install A Dripless Shaft Seal

The bilge of his boat was constantly wet, until he installed a dripless shaft seal by himself. Here's how he ...
Chartplotter Update

Chartplotter Update

Preseason means boat maintenance and upgrades, but updating chartplotter software is often overlooked in the rush to get back on ...

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Boat Maintenance

Barnacles in Your Seastrainer? There's A Simple Solution For That

Barnacles in Your Seastrainer? There’s A Simple Solution For That

Marine growth on your boat's AC unit can be fixed with simple, environmentally-friendly cleaning & prevention tips.​ In This Article: ...
How To Install A Dripless Shaft Seal

How To Install A Dripless Shaft Seal

The bilge of his boat was constantly wet, until he installed a dripless shaft seal by himself. Here's how he ...
Chartplotter Update

Chartplotter Update

Preseason means boat maintenance and upgrades, but updating chartplotter software is often overlooked in the rush to get back on ...
Marine Lubricants

Marine Lubricants

The array of engine and drive lubricants, oils, sprays, and fuel treatments at your local marine parts store or dealer ...

Safety and Prevention

Yacht in snow.

Winterizing Your Fuel System

Explore efficient fuel system winterization strategies for both gasoline and diesel, ensuring a smooth transition back to the water. From ...
Winterizing Your Boat Engine

Winterizing Your Boat Engine

Protect your boat's engine this winter! Follow our comprehensive checklist for outboard and inboard engines to prevent costly damage. When ...
Winterizing Tips: Storage Ashore

Winterizing Tips: Storage Ashore

Store your boat in water for an early spring launch or ashore for safety. Learn the best support methods and ...
Yacht covered in snow.

Winterization Resources

There’s work to do to ensure your boat makes it safely through the winter. BoatUS has your back with our ...

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12-Volt Electrical Systems

12-Volt Electrical Systems

Empower your boat with a reliable electrical system! Assess power requirements, choose batteries, ensure proper wiring, ...
A sinking boat at the dock.

5 Spring Claims To Avoid

Our GEICO | BoatUS Marine Insurance claim files highlight the most common springtime problems. Here’s how ...
Fiberglass yacht in repair shipyard.

Acting As Your Own Surveyor

There’s no substitute for a professional marine surveyor, but there are some basic DIY inspection techniques ...
Onboard electrical fire.

Analyzing Electrical Fires On Boats

Your electrical system gives you lights, communications, cold drinks, and much more. But it’s also the ...
Analyzing Onboard Fire Claims

Analyzing Onboard Fire Claims

Onboard fires happen more than you’d think. Here’s what digging into the GEICO | BoatUS Marine ...
Antisiphon Valves

Antisiphon Valves

Prevent down-flooding with antisiphon valves. Learn the causes and importance of proper installation for marine systems ...
Boat on fire.

Are You Prepared For A Fire?

Onboard fires happen more than you’d think. Here’s what digging into the GEICO | BoatUS Marine ...
Man working on a generator on a boat.

Automatic Generator Starting

Explore the boat building mecca in Taiwan and learn about auto-starting generators for efficient battery charging ...
Boats on shore in the winter.

Avoid These Winter Preparation Mistakes

Avoid winter boat damage! Learn essential tips from BoatUS, covering proper winterization, safeguarding against snow, ice, ...
Avoid Winterization Mistakes

Avoid Winterization Mistakes

We all know we have to winterize the engine. But what else can go wrong? Protect ...
Avoiding Boat Electrical Mistakes

Avoiding Boat Electrical Mistakes

Problems in your boats electrical system can destroy your pride and joy. Be especially careful around ...
Bad Vibrations

Bad Vibrations

Vibrations can come from various causes, but usually they come from problems that can be small ...
Barnacles in Your Seastrainer? There's A Simple Solution For That

Barnacles in Your Seastrainer? There’s A Simple Solution For That

Marine growth on your boat's AC unit can be fixed with simple, environmentally-friendly cleaning & prevention ...
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Battery Cabling & OCP Service

Discover crucial insights on battery cabling and high-amperage overcurrent protection, exploring ABYC standards, battery banks, fuses, ...
Battery Chargers

Battery Chargers

Optimize boat battery life with a controlled, multi-stage charging process. Explore the three essential stages Experts ...
Main engine battery.

Battery Installation

Insights on preparedness amidst global challenges. Ensure safe battery installations on boats with expert advice and ...

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