
Factors to Consider When Purchasing a Vimar Switching & Outlet System
How to put a Vimar switching and outlet system together that is best for your specific application.
Our editors have teamed up with the experts at Imtra to bring you advice on how to maintain and improve your boat’s systems so that you can get the most from your hours spent out on the water.
It goes without saying that sailboat owners love to sail, but there’s many a skipper who gets equal enjoyment out of maintaining a vessel so that it’s always ready to put to sea and a cozy safe haven in which to relax when the voyage is done. It’s hard to excel in the art of seamanship, after all, without a sturdy and reliable stage on which to perform. The editors at Cruising World have teamed up with the experts at Imtra to bring you Smoother Sailing, a place where you’ll find videos and articles dedicated to maintaining and improving your boat’s systems, so that you can get the most out of the time you spend out on the water. Not only will you find DIY tips, product recommendations and in-depth how-tos, you’ll also find thrilling tales of ambitious makeovers coupled with delicious galley-ready recipes and bucket-list destination stories. Read, sail, enjoy!
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How to put a Vimar switching and outlet system together that is best for your specific application.
Learn everything you need to know about marine LED utility lights and the best places to install them on your boat.
How to troubleshoot problematic LED lights on your boat.
Imtra product expert Tom Orr walks you through the process of purchasing & switching to LED lighting onboard.
Imtra’s Colby Chevalier walks you through the features and benefits of the Munich LED reading light from Prebit.
Proportional control bow and stern thrusters have changed the docking experience since they were first introduced in 2011. Imtra thruster expert Peter Nolet answers common questions about upgrading.
Is your bow or stern thruster too loud? Whether your thruster has been noisy from the day it was installed or if it just started getting louder over time, here are three factors that contribute to noise, and ways to solve them.
Imtra thruster expert Peter Nolet explains the most important factors to consider when planning to install a new bow thruster on your boat.
See and hear the difference between the noise level generated by a Side-Power bow thruster when installed in a sharp-edged tunnel and in a tunnel with rounded edges.
What factors must be considered when putting aboard a new anchoring system? Imtra expert Jim Thomas provides the guidelines.
While windlasses are integral to many boats, they are often neglected on the annual maintenance list.
As with any piece of marine or electrical equipment, anchor windlasses sometimes fail.
Broadly speaking, you can choose from three types of anchor rodes—all-rope, all-chain, or a combination of rope and chain.
Learn more about Imtra’s line of Lofrans Windlasses with anchoring product manager Jim Thomas.
There are numerous causes for an overheating marine engine. Here’s what to look for.
A seasoned boatwright and cruising sailor reveals her love affair with the tools of her trade, and the favorites she always keeps on hand.
Sailing with a ship’s cat has major pros and a few cons. Always check for entry restrictions in each new port.
When you’re cruising on a budget, every dollar counts.
Dreaming of having a popular YouTube channel to fund your cruising life? These sailing video bloggers show that it takes lots of hard work, dedication, and some luck to make it happen.
This versatile egg dish is easy to make and can be served any time of day.
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This no-bake tropical treat is a perfect dessert for when you have an abundance of mangoes.
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