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February 2026

West Marine’s BOGO Winch Sale Is Live: And If You're a Sailor, You Should Take a Serious Look

A Buy-One-Get-One-Free Promotion on a Broad Selection of Lewmar Winches

Feb 27

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Take Back Your Time

A long-established national cleaning franchise announces a new Southeast Florida company to serve yachts to with professional-level interior cleaning…

Feb 15 • Phil Friedman

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What Can You Do to Maximize Your Chances of Landing a Great Deal at a Boat Show?

BOAT SHOWS CONTINUE TO BE EXCELLENT VENUES FOR NEGOTIATING THE BEST POSSIBLE DEAL ON A NEW BOAT, PROVIDED YOU UNDERSTAND AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SEVERAL…

Feb 11 • Phil Friedman

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The Time Has Come To Say Goodbye

TO THE NOKA III

Feb 10 • Phil Friedman

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January 2026

DIY or Pro Question? Post it for the community in the comments here ...

A FORUM FOR BOTH DIY AND PROFESSIONAL BUILDERS AND REFITTERS

Jan 1 • Phil Friedman

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December 2025

Season's Greetings and Thank You

A note of gratitude as the year closes

Dec 25, 2025 • Phil Friedman

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Are the Few Remaining U.S. Sailing Yacht Brands Circling the Drain?

THE RECENT ELEVENTH-HOUR DEAL TO KEEP CATALINA YACHTS ALIVE FOUNDERS AFTER JUST A FEW MONTHS ...

Dec 1, 2025 • Phil Friedman

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It's Going To Be a Long, Cold Winter...

USE THE TIME TO UPGRADE YOUR EXPERTISE AND CONQUER YOUR BOAT'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 💪

Dec 1, 2025

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November 2025

A West Marine Black Friday Sale Reminder

West Marine’s Black Friday sale runs through Nov 30th

Nov 27, 2025

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West Marine’s Black Friday deals are live

West Marine’s Black Friday sale runs through Nov 30th

Nov 23, 2025

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October 2025

Power Up Your Mastery of Boat Electrics

THIS EASY-TO-FOLLOW VIDEO COURSE HELPS BOTH DIY ENTHUSIASTS AND MARINE PROFESSIONALS LEVEL UP THEIR BOAT ELECTRICS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Oct 31, 2025 • Phil Friedman

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