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What Happens If You Skip Winterizing Your Boat on Long Island

One hard freeze is all it takes. Here's what trapped water does to an engine, a plumbing system and your spring plans, and what a proper winterization protects.

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Shrink Wrap vs. a Boat Cover for a Long Island Winter

Both keep weather off your boat, but they work very differently in snow, wind and damp. Here's how to choose for a Long Island winter.

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Why Boats Sink at the Dock in Winter, and How to Prevent It

Boats rarely sink at the dock all at once. It's usually a small problem nobody noticed for days. Here are the usual causes and the habits that prevent them.

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Starlink on a Boat: What to Know Before You Install

Starlink can change what's possible on the water, but a good install takes planning: power, mounting, cable runs and the right plan for where you boat.

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