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Boating Lessons Learned: Calibrating a Thermometer
BLUF: I use ice water to check the calibration of thermometers. In my last post I shared with you a trick my Dad taught me where he briskly rolls a warm drink can in ice water to chill the drink … Continue reading
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Boating Lessons Learned: Keeping the Beer Cold and Other Uses for Ice
BLUF: Ice can be used for more than keeping the beer cold. One of my fondest memories is of all the cousins at Grandmother’s house on a hot summer afternoon making ice cream. It took three of us to operate … Continue reading
Boating Lessons Learned: Marine Battery Charger Failure
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
Boating Lessons Learned: Marine Window Replacement, Sealant Removal
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
Boating Lessons Learned: A Sharp Knife
Boating Lessons Learned: A Sharp Knife. I am embarrassed to admit it but I have never been able to sharpen a knife. It was so bad that when I bought a new knife I would hesitate cutting anything knowing that once … Continue reading
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Boating Lessons Learned – Pinterest is a Valuable Tool
Boating Lessons Learned – Pinterest is a Valuable Tool. I have found that utilizing Pinterest as my search engine and creating boards to compile product selections is a great way compare specifications and prices and make better inform purchasing decisions. … Continue reading
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