Guides6mBoat Fuel Efficiency: 20% More Range Per Tank
Fuel is your biggest operating cost. Learn 8 techniques from trim optimization to prop selection that add 20% to your range and save $500+ per season.
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Guides7mUnderstanding Boat Hull Design: A Naval Architect's Guide
Planing vs displacement, deadrise angles, chine shapes. Learn how hull design affects ride quality, speed, and fuel efficiency from a naval architect.
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Reviews6mGarmin Echomap UHD2 9sv Review: Worth the Price?
A 9-inch chartplotter with side-scan, LiveScope compatibility, and ActiveCaptain at half the price of a GPSMAP. After 18 months aboard, our honest verdict.
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Reviews7mBest Marine Batteries 2025: AGM vs Lithium vs Flooded
A practical comparison of flooded lead-acid, AGM, and LiFePO4 marine batteries with real-world cycle life, charge profiles, and 5-year cost analysis.
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