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5 secrets to preparing the sale of your used boat

Thinking about selling your boat but don’t know where to start?

Selling a used boat can be a daunting task. But with the right information and careful preparation, you’ll be able to sell your boat at the best price.

Let’s take a look at the most important factors to consider for a successful sale. It will then be ready for a survey and appraisal, if requested by the buyer.

Weekly quiz: the autopilot steers off course!

When you set your autopilot to steer due west, the boat seems to consistently head WSW. Similarly, when aiming due south, the boat veers SSE.

🔹 What might be causing this discrepancy?
🔹 And how is this issue generally corrected?

Weekly quiz: Marine VHF duplex and simplex channels

VHF is the marine communication means of choice.

Rather than bother with frequencies, its numbered channels was a great idea. It made radio simple to understand and use for boaters.

That is, until different needs led different countries to use it in different ways…

Weekly quiz: anode lifespan and replacement

Here, 3 different anodes can be seen before splashing back into the water. Questions 🔹 What is the typical lifespan of an anode and how often should they be inspected? 🔹 What are signs that an anode needs to be replaced? And bonus question 🔹 Where do anodes need to be typically placed on a…