Tag Archives: McManus Boat Works

Boating Lessons Learned: An Arranged Meeting

Posted on January 20, 2015 by McManus Boat Works

Have you ever met a stranger and knew right away that the meeting was arranged? That this is no accident.  Somehow you know that your purpose for the next few minutes is to be right here talking to this person. … Continue reading →

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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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Boating Lessons Learned: Engine Won’t Start

Posted on October 16, 2014 by McManus Boat Works

BLUF: This is a quick post to share with you a good website addressing one of the most common marine engine problems, the engine won’t start. The Family Handyman does a good job of showing us how to check the … Continue reading →

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Boating Lessons Learned: Got to have a Back-up

Posted on October 8, 2014 by McManus Boat Works

BLUF:  It is good to have a back-up, and maybe even a back-up for my back-up. I never know when a mechanical or electrical failure will leave me dead in the water. That is why I find myself buying two … Continue reading →

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Boating Lessons Learned: The Boating Family Thanksgiving

Posted on October 2, 2014 by McManus Boat Works

BLUF:  I love Thanksgiving dinner with our boating family.  Too bad Aunt Martha isn’t a boater too. I know it is a bit early in the season but I am looking forward to Thanksgiving.   I was talking to one … Continue reading →

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Boating Lessons Learned: Women Taking the Wheel, Muscle Memory

Posted on October 2, 2014 by McManus Boat Works

BLUF: A new boat pilot who is learning the skills required to safely operate a boat benefits significantly from the development of muscle memory that allows them to subconsciously operate the boat’s controls. I recall one night back in the … Continue reading →

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Boating Lessons Learned: The Best Anchor Line

Posted on August 21, 2014 by McManus Boat Works

Buccaneer Rope has a new product that I am very excited about. It is a 12-strand braided line and it comes in nylon, polyester, and aramid fiber. The nylon is especially good for use in anchor line applications. CLICK HERE … Continue reading →

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Boating Lessons Learned: Testing the Ignition Switch

Posted on August 8, 2014 by McManus Boat Works

Testing an ignition switch is pretty straight forward.   In a previous post I showed the test I used with the switch wired into the circuit.  Since the switch was soldered into the circuit I questioned whether I was reading … Continue reading →

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