Monthly Archives: December 2014

Boating Lessons Learned: Everyday is a Friday

Posted on December 13, 2014 by McManus Boat Works

People laugh when they hear how we came to live on our boat. For years we had been dreaming of the day when we could retire, sell the house, and move onto the boat full time. We dreamed of untying … Continue reading →

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Boating Lessons Learned: Marrying Well

Posted on December 11, 2014 by McManus Boat Works

BLUF: Marrying Well.  Most of us have heard the phrase as in “Wow Charlie sure married well.  He doesn’t have two nickels to rub together but she is set to inherit millions.” Well I’m one of those blessed individuals that … Continue reading →

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Boating Lessons Learned: DC Water Pump Loses its Prime

Posted on December 3, 2014 by McManus Boat Works

BLUF: Air trapped in a pump housing can prevent it from being primed even if a solid column of water is supplied to the pump. It is not uncommon for the water storage tank to run low and the water … Continue reading →

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