Monthly Archives: September 2013

Boating Lessons Learned: Loose Wires

Posted on September 27, 2013 by McManus Boat Works

Boating Lessons Learned: Loose Wires BLUF: When an engine is stalling intermittently from now on I will try cranking the engine and wiggling the wires to see if I can force it to stall. If it does then I my … Continue reading →

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Boating Lessons Learned: Calling the Lock

Posted on September 23, 2013 by McManus Boat Works

Boating Lessons Learned: Calling the Lock. BLUF: I find that the locking through process goes more smoothly if I: – call the lock early – be patient and polite – employ professional radio techniques I find that it is a … Continue reading →

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Boating Lessons Learned: How a Navigation Lock Works

Posted on September 23, 2013 by McManus Boat Works

Boating Lessons Learned: How a Navigation Lock Works The lock is the river’s equivalent of an elevator that transfers a vessel from one side of a dam to the other. A lock consists of a concrete chamber with gates on … Continue reading →

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Boating Lessons Learned: Shop Global, Buy Local

Posted on September 17, 2013 by McManus Boat Works

Boating Lessons Learned: Shop Global, Buy Local BLUF: I recently used Pinterest to shop far and wide for a custom marine window manufacturer and happened to find one right here in my back yard. Wynne Enterprises Inc. was founded in … Continue reading →

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Boating Lessons Learned: Marine Battery Charger Failure

Posted on September 4, 2013 by McManus Boat Works

Boating Lessons Learned: Marine Battery Charger Failure A couple of weeks ago a friend asked for my help. Her marine house batteries were dead leaving her without functioning DC systems. Bottom Line Up Front: Her expensive marine battery charger was … Continue reading →

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Boating Lessons Learned: Marine Window Replacement, Sealant Removal

Posted on September 3, 2013 by McManus Boat Works

Boating Lessons Learned:  Marine Window Replacement, Sealant Removal. Well another weekend has passed bringing with it more Boating Lessons Learned.  Bottom Line Up Front – Power sanding tar based sealants makes a HUGE MESS.  Expletives Deleted. But Simple Green saved … Continue reading →

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