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What Happened to İDO’s Giant Ferries Osman Gazi-1 and Orhan Gazi-1?
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What Happened to İDO’s Giant Ferries Osman Gazi-1 and Orhan Gazi-1?

Osman Gazi-1 and Orhan Gazi-1 once carried thousands of passengers and cars between Istanbul and Bursa, and with thei...

Fish Finder vs Sonar: What’s the Difference? CHIRP, Side Imaging and Live Sonar
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Fish Finder vs Sonar: What’s the Difference? CHIRP, Side Imaging and Live Sonar

Is a fish finder the same as sonar? We explain the difference, the CHIRP, down imaging, side imaging and live sonar t...

What Is a Sailboat Keel? Role and Inspection
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What Is a Sailboat Keel? Role and Inspection

What does a sailboat keel do? Common damage signs, fine cracks, and basic checks to make when the boat is ashore.

Boat Winterization: 6 Critical Checks for a Smooth Spring Launch
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Boat Winterization: 6 Critical Checks for a Smooth Spring Launch

Six essential checks—engine, battery, bilge, hull, lines and cover—to prepare your boat for winter and start spring w...