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The ANCHOR is Anchors Aweigh Academy‘s online magazine, which contains some terrific “How To…” articles like:

  • How to build a boat.
  • How to outfit a boat.
  • How to buy a boat.
  • How to sell a boat.
  • How to inspect a boat.
  • How to find a good marine surveyor. The different types of marine surveys.
  • How to document a vessel.
  • How to get the best insurance. Types of policies, Insurance claims.
  • How to transport a boat including trailering, towing, and crewing.
  • How to find a skipper and crew for a boat delivery.
  • How to become a licensed captain or crew member.
  • How to become a marine surveyor.
  • How to Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair boat equipment including engines. The value of oil analysis, Engine Rebuild vs Repower. Prevalence of up-charging and cost overruns in the marketplace.
  • Plus Product Reviews, Troubleshooting Guides, Do-It-Yourself Refitting & Repair Guides (many explaining the Marine Statutes and Industry Standards). Many written by professionals in the marine industry.

The Anchor is a perfect example of a “living publication” as it is continuously being revised and updated with the latest information, techniques, etc. (Note: We are loading these articles as quickly as we can reformat and update them, so please be patient.)
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Articles Indexed By “Website Contents” Main Topics

ABOUT BOATS (w/Links to Maritime Museums)
^  Early History
^  Recent History
^  Modern Vessel Types
BOAT PRODUCTION
^  Boat Designing Schools
^  Boat Designers (Naval Architects, Boat Plans, Kits,+)
^  Statutes & Standards
^  ^  Laws
^  ^  Classification Societies
^  ^  ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council – US)
^  ^  NFPA (National Fire Protection Association – US)
^  ^  International Standards (IMO)
^  Boat Building & Refitting Tools‚+ (Manufacturers, Specs, Manuals, Recalls, Suppliers,+)
^  Boat Materials (Manufacturers, Specs, Manuals, Recalls, Suppliers,+)
^  ^  Wood
^  ^  Metal
^  ^  Ferrocement
^  ^  Fiberglass
^  Boat Equipment (Manufacturers, Specs, Manuals, Reviews, Recalls, Suppliers,+)
^  ^  Steering & Thrusters
^  ^  Stabilizers & Trim Plates
^  ^  Dewatering Devices
^  ^  Galvanic Corrosion Protection
^  ^  Hull Penetrations & Openings (Thru-Hulls, Scuttles, Skylights, Hatches,+)
^  ^  Deck Hardware & Equipment
^  ^  ^  Ground Tackle
^  ^  ^  Commercial Fishing Gear
^  ^  Rigging (Riggers)
^  ^  ^  Sails (Sailmakers)
^  ^  Propulsion Machinery (Types, Control Systems,+)
^  ^  ^  Engines – 4-Stroke & 2-Cycle
>  >  >  >~+Selecting the Right Diesel Engine for a Boat.
>  >  >  >~+Repowering vs Rebuilding.
>  >  >  >GM Vortec water intrusion, Hydrolocking,
>  >  >  >Cat 3208 Flaw: Camshaft Gear interference fit. Drivesaver (see DIY – Engines)
>  >  >  >Lehman “Fixes” (see DIY – Engines)
>  >  >  >Hino Manicooler (Problem: Cavitation. Fix: Seperate Manifold, Heat Exchanger)
>  >  >  >~ US Marine’s Hino Diesel Engine Manicooler Fiasco – Finish
^  ^  ^  ^  Engine Mechanical & Aspiration
>  >  >  >  >~ Reciprocating Piston Engine Configurations. –

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>  >  >  >  >~Engines with Inherently Weak “Bottom Ends” (see DD 8.2L)
>  >  >  >  >~Engine Hydrolocking
^  ^  ^  ^  Engine Lubrication
>  >  >  >  >~Taking a Proper Engine Oil Sample for Analysis LINK
^  ^  ^  ^  Engine Fuel
>  >  >  >  >~The often overlooked cause of Engine Detonation – Phase-Separation –

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>  >  >  >  >~ Intercoolers vs Aftercoolers
^  ^  ^  ^  Engine Electrical (Cranking, Charging, Instrumentation,+)
^  ^  ^  ^  Engine Cooling:
^  ^  ^  ^  Engine Exhaust
>  >  >  >  >~ Exhaust Elbow Overheat Alarm
^  ^  ^  ^  Engine Mounting (Hard, Soft,+)
^  ^  ^  Engine-to-Marine Gear Interfaces (SAE Specs, Damper Plates, Jackshafts,+)
^  ^  ^  Marine Gears (Inboards, V-Drives, IOs, OBs, Surface-Piercing,+)
^  ^  ^  Shafting (Propshafts, Couplings, Seals, Bearings, Struts, Keys, Nuts,+)
^  ^  ^  Propellers (Screws, Water Jets, Paddle wheels,+)
^  ^  Electrical Systems (Direct Current, Alternating Current,+)
^  ^  ^  Auxiliary Generators
^  ^  Domestic Systems
^  ^  ^  Cabin Heating & Cooling
^  ^  ^  Galley Appliances (Refrigeration, Galley Stoves, LPG/CNG Systems)
^  ^  ^  Water Systems
^  ^  ^  Trash Disposal
^  ^  ^  Furnishings (Cabinetry, furniture, Coverings, Entertainment, Weather,+)
^  ^  Navigation & Communication Systems
^  ^  Safety Equipment (PFDs, Life Rafts, Fire Ext., Alarms, Medical Kits)
^  ^  Personal Equipment
^  ^  ^  Diving (Commercial & Sport)
^  ^  ^  Fishing (Sport)
^  ^  ^  Sailing (Foul Weather Gear, Safety Harnesses,+)
^  ^  ^  Racing (Sail, Offshore Power, Powerboat, Hydroplane,+)
^  ^  ^  Watersports (Surfing, Skiing, Boarding, Tubing,+)
^  ^  Boat Trailers
^  Marine Suppliers: Countries by Regions
^  ^  Marine Suppliers: United States
^  Boat Building Schools
^  Boat Builders (Model Specs, Manuals, Reviews, Recalls,+)
^  ^  Boat Builders A~Z
^  ^  Boat Builders by MIC (Manufacturer’s Identification Code)
^  ^  Boat Builders: Countries by Regions
^  ^  ^  Boat Builders: United States
^  ^  Boat Builders by Vessel Types
^  Do-It-Yourself Boat Building
BOAT MARKETING (Online Classified Ads, Free Magazines with Ads, Price Guides)
^  Boat Shows: Countries by Regions
^  ^  Boat Shows: United States
^  Boat Dealers: Countries by Regions
^  ^  Boat Dealers: United States
^  Boat Dealers & Yacht Brokers: Countries by Regions
^  ^  Boat Dealers & Yacht Brokers: United States
^  Importing & Exporting
^  Auctions & Sales (Government, Seizure, Foreclosure, Repo, Insurance, Donation,+)
^  Do-It-Yourself Private Sales (Buyers & Sellers)
BOAT INSPECTION
^  Types of Marine Surveys
^  Marine Surveyors: Countries by Regions
^  ^  Marine Surveyors: United States
^  Marine Surveying Schools
^  Do-It-Yourself Inspections
BOAT TITLES & VESSEL REGISTRY
^  Boat Titles & Registration
^  Vessel Registry (Documentation, Licensing)
^  ^  Vessel Title Companies: Countries by Regions
^  ^  ^  Vessel Title Companies: United States
BOAT FINANCING
^  Banks
^  Credit Unions
BOAT INSURANCE
^  Types of Insurance Policies
^  Insurance Companies
^  Insurance Agencies: Countries by Regions
^  ^  Insurance Agencies: United States
^  Claim Processing
^  ^  Filing a Claim
^  ^  Repair Facility Claim Procedures
^  ^  Claim Resolution
^  ^  Subrogation
^  ^  Claim Cases
BOAT TRANSPORT
^  Boat Transport by Sea
^  ^  Piggyback
^  ^  Delivery Skippers & Crews
^  ^  Towing (Tugs, Towboats,+)
^  Boat Transport Over-Land
^  ^  Boat Transporters (by type and size)

BOAT HAULING & LAUNCHING
^  Hoists: Countries by Regions (Drydocks‚ Ways‚ Lifts, Elevators, Cranes, Travel Lifts,+)
^  ^  Hoists: United States
^  Launch Ramps: Countries by Regions (Public & Private)
^  ^  Launch Ramps: United States
BOAT MOORAGE & STORAGE
^  Moorage & Storage Builders (Moorings, Marinas, Docks, Racks, Stacks, Lifts, Railways,+)
^  Anchorages: Countries by Regions
^  ^  Anchorages: United States
^  Marinas: Countries by Regions
^  ^  Marinas: United States
^  Yards, Racks & Stacks: Countries by Regions
^  ^  Yards, Racks & Stacks: United States
BOATING ORGANIZATIONS (Cruising Clubs, Educational, Gov Aux,+)
^  Yacht Clubs: Countries by Regions
^  ^  Yacht Clubs: United States
^  Sailing Clubs: Countries by Regions
^  ^  Sailing Clubs: United States
^  Boat Owner Associations
BOATING & TRAVEL
^  Events: Countries by Regions (Festivals, Rendezvous, Cruises, Races, Derbies,+)
^  ^  Events: United States
^  Destinations: Countries by Regions (Anchorages, Guest Docks, Attractions, Food, Lodging,+)
^  ^  Destinations: United States
^  Weather & Tides (Sun & Moon, Rise & Set)
^  Boat Rentals & Charters (Kayaks, PWCs, Pontoon, Fishing, Barefoot, Crewed,+)
^  ^  Boat Rentals & Charters: Countries by Regions
^  ^  ^  Boat Rentals & Charters: United States
^  Licensed Masters
^  Commercial Passage (Cruises, Freighters, RV Barge Cruises,+)
^  Member Voyages
BOATING & MARITIME EDUCATION (Operator Qualification,+)
^  Boating Safety Classes (Pleasure Craft Operator’s Cards,+)
^  ^  Boating Safety (Accidents, Prevention, Man-Overboard, Search & Rescue,+)
^  Boating & Seamanship Training
^  ^  Seamanship Schools
^  ^  Sailing Schools
^  ^  One-On-One Training
^  Maritime Schools
^  ^  Captain’s License Classes & Testing
MARINE LAW
^  Admiralty Law
^  ^  International Treaties (SOLAS, MARPOL, COLREGS,+)
^  ^  Laws: Countries by Regions (Operator, Vessel & Equipment Requirements,+)
^  ^  ^  Laws: United States
^  Insurance Law
^  Personal Injury
^  Product Liability
^  Consumer Protection
^  Law Firms: Countries by Regions
^  ^  Law Firms: United States
^  Expert Witnesses
^  Case Examples
BOAT REFITTING
>~+How To Run A Profitable Marine Repair Shop.
>~+Repair Shop Scams.
^  Refitters: Countries by Regions (Shipyards, Boatyards, Riggers, Repair Shops,+)
^  ^  Refitters: United States
^  Boat Repair Schools (Hull, Systems, On-Board Equipment, Propulsion Machinery,+)
^  Do-It-Yourself Refitting (Installation, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Repair,+)
>  >+~Is Your Boat Ready (for changes in seasons, dormancy) Winterization, +
^  ^  DIY: Fundamentals
^  ^  ^  DIY: Tools, Usage, Safety, etc 
>  >  >  >Tools: Hand, Power, Specialty
>  >  >  >~+Permatex, Locktite
>  >  >  >~+Borescope
^  ^  ^  DIY: Rot, Corrosion, Fatigue, etc
>  >  >  >Corrosion: Galvanic, Oxidation, etc
>  >  >  >Electrolysis: Stray Currents
^  ^  ^  DIY: Troubleshooting, Failure Analysis, etc
^  ^  DIY: Vessel Structure 
>  >  >  >Chafe Protection For Onboard Systems Please
^  ^  ^  DIY: Hull & Deck 
>  >  >  >~+Gelcoat Blisters.
^  ^  ^  DIY: Steering & Thrusters (Mechanical, Hydraulic, etc)
^  ^  ^  DIY: Stabilizers & Trim Plates
^  ^  ^  DIY: Dewatering Devices
^  ^  ^  DIY: Galvanic Corrosion Protection
^  ^  ^  DIY: Hull Penetrations & Openings (Thru-Hulls, Scuttles, Skylights, Hatches,+)
^  ^  ^  DIY: Deck Hardware & Equipment (Fittings, Railings,+)
^  ^  ^  ^  DIY: Ground Tackle (Anchors, Rode, Windlass,+)
^  ^  ^  ^  DIY: Commercial Fishing Gear
^  ^  ^  DIY: Rigging
^  ^  ^  ^  DIY: Sails
^  ^  DIY: Propulsion Machinery (Control Systems,+)
>  >  >Dangers of Jet Drives: Injuries, Deaths (Rhodes)
>  >  >Impact Damage: IB, IO, OB,
>  >  >Shafting: Propeller, Propshaft, Cutlass, Strut, Strut Pad, Flange Nut,
>  >  >Drivesaver, Marine Gear Aluminum Hsg, Damper Plate, Adapter Plate,
>  >  >Mounts, Mount Brackets,
>  >  >Engine: Cummins 5.9L Cracked Block #53, 3208 CamShaft Gear,
^  ^  ^  DIY: Engines (Fuels, Troubleshooting, Repair, Rebuilding vs Repowering,+)
>  >  >  >~ Selecting the Right Diesel Engine for a Boat.
>  >  >  >~ Proper Operation of a Diesel Engine. Carbon Buildup, Misfire. Governor Wear.
>  >  >  >~The Often Overlooked Cause of Engine Detonation – Phase-Separation
>  >  >  >~ Repowering vs Rebuilding.
>  >  >  >~ Reciprocating Piston Engine Configurations.
>  >  >  >Lehman “Fixes” (see DIY – Engines)
>  >  >  >~ Engine Misfire.
>  >  >  >~ Ford Diesel Injection Pump Damage When Oil Unchecked.
>  >  >  >~ Upgrading Lehman Engine Oil Filter Installation and Hoses.
>  >  >  >~ Engine Oil Cooler Failures.
>  >  >  >~Lehman Engine Damage Caused By Unchecked Gear Wear.
>  >  >  >~Jabsco “Two-Shaft” Raw Water Pump Coupling Failure. Pictures.
>  >  >  >~ Engine Exhaust Elbow Failure Causes & Cures.
>  >  >  >~ Rear-Most Piston Scoring Causes & Cures.
>  >  >  >~ Prevent Pressure Cap Failure With Coolant Return Tank.
>  >  >  >~ Engine Coolant Hose Failure Causes.
>  >  >  >~ Preventing Premature Engine Drive Belt Wear & Failure.
>  >  >  >~ Carrying Spare Engine Belts.
>  >  >  >~ Engine Wiring Faults – Causes and Cures.
>  >  >  >~ Transmission Fluid Cooler Failures.
>  >  >  >~ Velvet-Drive CR2 Pinion Nut Update.
^  ^  ^  ^  DIY: Engine Mechanical
>  >  >  >  >Blocks, Shafts, Rods, Pistons, Heads, Valves,+)
>  >  >  >  >~ ^Reciprocating Piston Engine Configurations. 2 & 4 Stroke Cycle.
>  >  >  >  >~ Engine Warping & Cracking that Results from Engine Overheating
>  >  >  >  >  –  Head, Valve arrangement.
>  >  >  >  >Connecting Rod Cap installed backwords
>  >  >  >  >Hydrolocking
>  >  >  >  >Cat 3208 Flaw: Camshaft Gear interference fit. Drivesaver
>  >  >  >  >Relational Compression Test
^  ^  ^  ^  DIY: Engine Lubrication 
>  >  >  >  >http://blog.boattrader.com/2014/10/engine-cleanliness-use-high-quality-detergent-motor-oil.html
^  ^  ^  ^  DIY: Engine Fuel 
>  >  >  >  >~The often overlooked cause of Engine Detonation – Phase-Separation
>  >  >  >  >~ Gasoline Fuel Systems, Carburation, Fuel Injection, Electronic
>  >  >  >  >~A-Z of Plumbing Fuel Systems >~Diesel Fuel Systems
>  >  >  >  > Demystifying the Fuel Injection System >~ Diesel Fuel Injection
>  >  >  >  > Electronic Diesel Injection
>  >  >  >  >Air Chargers, Intercoolers vs Aftercoolers
^  ^  ^  ^  DIY: Engine Electrical 
>  >  >  >  >Wet VP flybridge Ignition key shorted and started diesel engine, burnt starter, battery,+
>  >  >  >  >~ Proper Marine Wiring Techniques
>  >  >  >  >http://www.billdietrich.me/OutboardMotorMaintenance.html
>  >  >  >  >Alternator Cooling System
>  >  >  >  >Tollycraft Engine Harness_       Aftermarket Wiring Harness – Not tinned, Not
>  >  >  >  >^sealed, Not >^secured, (Bridging), No (+), Boat current comes from engines (fuses
>  >  >  >  >^daisy-chained). Engines connected together. Title: Substandard wiring harnesses
>  >  >  >  >^develope faults that have cost Tollycraft owners thousands of dollars, even tens
>  >  >  >  >^of thousands of dollars when misdiagnosed.
^  ^  ^  ^  DIY: Engine Cooling 
>  >  >  >  >~ US Marine’s Hino Diesel Engine Manicooler Fiasco.
>  >  >  >  >~ Minerals Coating Heat Exchangers and Coolers
>  >  >  >  >~ Heat Exchanger and Cooler Cracks Due To Overheating
>  >  >  >  >~ Engine Sensor Damage that Results from an Engine Overheat
>  >  >  >  >~+
^  ^  ^  ^  DIY: Engine Exhaust 
>  >  >  >  >Waterlifts
>  >  >  >  >Exhaust Systems (DIY Boats)
>  >  >  >  >Exhaust Elbows, Mfds
>  >  >  >  >~ Wet Exhaust System Damage When Raw Water Flow Stops
^  ^  ^  ^  DIY: Engine Mounting
>  >  >  >  >Impact Damage: Broken Mounts, Broken Mount Brackets. Cracked Block.
>  >  >  >  >Prop-Strike, Grounding
>  >  >  >  >IB, IO, OB, Sail-Drive (Adapter Plate,+),
^  ^  ^  DIY: Engine-to-Marine Gear Interfaces (Adapter Plates, Damper Plates, Jackshafts,+)
^  ^  ^  DIY: Marine Gears (Inboards, Inboard-Outboards, Outboards, Sail Drives, Pods,+)
>  >  >  >Beware The Unprotected Saildrive (Galvanic Corrosion)
>  >  >  >Bravo III Corrosion, Bent Propshafts, Gimbal Bearings, Bellows, U-Joint Shaft Seals
>  >  >  >Comparing Marine Gears
>  >  >  >Walters V-Drive (U-Joints)
>  >  >  >~ Velvet-Drive CR2 Pinion Nut Update
>  >  >  >~ Transmission Fluid Cooler Failures.
^  ^  ^  DIY: Shafting (Shafts, Couplings, CVC Joints, Thrust Bearings, Seals, Cutlass, Struts,+)
>  >  >  >Impact damage: IB, IO, OB, SailDrive (Adapter Plate), +
>  >  >  >Drivesaver
>  >  >  >Service shaft Seals (Flax, Dripless)
>  >  >  >http://www.powerandmotoryacht.com/refit-and-upgrade/hands-on-stuffing-box-tips-1
>  >  >  >Yahoo (

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s), Google: Propeller Shaft Packing
>  >  >  >Check The Shaft Bearing On The Hard
>  >  >  >Shaft Bearings
>  >  >  >Propshaft Alignment
>  >  >  >Dialing-In (Straightness)
^  ^  ^  DIY: Propellers (Screws, Water Jets, Paddle wheels,+)
>  >  >  >Impact damage
^  ^  DIY: Electrical Systems 
>  >  >Protecting Bilge Wiring From Corrosion
>  >  >Protect That Wiring! (Chaffing)
>  >  >How To, Lightning Protection, Electric Propulsion
>  >  >What Constitutes Ignition Protection?
>  >  >Tollycraft Engine Harness^
^  ^  ^  DIY: Direct Current
^  ^  ^  DIY: Alternating Current
>  >  >  >Electric Shock
>  >  >  >Dock tragedy shows danger of fresh-water marinas  DONE
>  >  >  >Nuisance Tripping With ELCI, Why?
^  ^  ^  DIY: DC to AC Inverters
^  ^  ^  DIY: Auxiliary Generators
^  ^  DIY: Domestic Systems
^  ^  ^  DIY: Cabin Heating & Cooling
^  ^  ^  DIY: Galley Appliances
^  ^  ^  ^  DIY: LPG systems
^  ^  ^  DIY: Water Systems
>  >  >  >Get To Know Your Check Valves
^  ^  ^  DIY: Trash Disposal 
>  >  >  >Compactors, Placards, etc
^  ^  ^  DIY: Furnishings (Cabinetry, furniture, Coverings, Entertainment, Weather,+)
^  ^  DIY: Nav & Comm Systems (Charts, Compass, GPS, Radar, Lights, Flares, EPIRB, VHF,+)
>  >  >Are My Antennas Too Close To Each Other?
>  >  >Beef Up Your Antenna Wire
^  ^  DIY: Safety Equipment (PFDs, Firefighting, Alarms,+)
^  ^  DIY: Personal Equipment (Diving, Fishing, Sailing, Racing, Watersports,+)
^  ^  DIY: Tenders
^  ^  DIY: Boat Trailers
Media › Creators (w/Reviews)
^  Authors 
^  Books (+Academy eLibrary) 
^  Magazines
^  Videos
^  Websites (w/Links)
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      Lees, Lehman, Mermaid, Parsons, Renault, Sabre, Thornycroft, Wortham Blake »
      ∧ DO-IT-YOURSELF » DIY Boat Building & Repair » DIY Schools & Classes »
      ∧ MEDIA w/Creator Directory » Documentation, Books, Magazines, Videos, Websites »
    2. (The "»" right pointing Guillemet symbol shows the chain through the page links.)
    3. (The "," comma between page links in the chain indicates pages are not subordinate, but are instead at the same level. See engine brands in the example above.)
    4. (The "∨", "∨∨", "∨∨∨",+ symbols indicate that the path line continues with whatever follows the "∧", "∧∧", "∧∧∧",+ symbols respectively. "∧" Precedes each MAIN TOPIC Page.)
  2. PAGE CONTENTS (Table of Contents with links to each main section on the page).
  3. PAGE BODY (The type of page determines the contents of its body as follows:).
    1. TOPIC PAGES (Topic Treatment: Introduction, Overview, Background, Details,+).
      • (Many Topic Pages contain Directories of Vendors with Links).
      • (Most Directory Listings are Alphabetical and/or by Locale).
    2. VENDOR PAGES (Vendor's Profile, Contact Information, Products, Services,+).
      • (Manufacturers, Resellers, Refitters, Yards, Surveyors, Clubs, Schools, Authors,+).
      • (Boating & Travel Destinations are treated as Vendors on their own Vendor Pages).
    3. PRODUCT PAGES (Product Features, Vendor Links, Specifications, Documentation,+).
      • (Media created by a vendor is often treated as a Product on its own Product Page).
      • (Boating & Travel Events are often treated as Products on their own Product Pages).
  4. RELATED RESOURCES (Topics, Vendors, Products, Media: Books, Websites,+ with Links).
  5. PAGE TAIL Contains the following Anchors Aweigh Academy & EAB Website Features:
    1. The Anchors Aweigh Academy's EverythingAboutBoats.org Header.
    2. A link to our Featured Articles EAB Home Page.
    3. Top 20 Most Popular Articles. (The section that appears right above ⇑ this section).
    4. Layout of the EverythingAboutBoats.org Website's Pages. (This very section ⇐).
    5. Topics of Webpages. (The very next section below ⇓).
    6. What we have accomplished so far.
    7. Members must Sign-In to gain full access to Expanded Pages & Programs.
    8. Sign-Up (if not already a member).
    9. Public Comments (about the website & about this page).
  6. RIGHT SIDEBAR (Website Contents menu with links to Main Topic & Subtopic pages).
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— Topics of Webpages —
Website Pages are categorized under the following 16 MAIN TOPICS:

The MAIN TOPICS follow a natural progression from conception of the vessel thru its
building, marketing, survey, financing, insuring, transport, moorage, use and upkeep.
The MAIN TOPICS (all Caps) below are followed by their Main Subtopics with Links.

00 – HOME: CONTENTS, ABOUT EAB: Contact EAB, Abbreviations & Symbols, FAQ, GLOSSARY, ADs,+.
01 – ABOUT BOATS w/Museum Directory: Early History, Recent History, Modern Vessel Types,+.
02 – BOAT BUILDING, OUTFITTING, REFITTING & REPAIR: Materials, Equipment, Builders,+.
03 – BOAT MARKETING: Boat Shows, Dealers & Brokers, Importing & Exporting, Auctions & Sales,+.
04 – BOAT INSPECTION: Types of Marine Surveys, Marine Surveyors, Schools, DIY Inspections,+.
05 – BOAT TITLES & VESSEL REGISTRY: Boat Title & Registration, Vessel Registry, Title Co's,+.
06 – BOAT FINANCING: Conventional (Banks, Credit Unions,+), Unconventional (Creative),+.
07 – BOAT INSURANCE: Maritime & Recreational: Coverage, Carriers, Agents,+., Claim Processing,+.
08 – BOAT TRANSPORT: By Sea (Piggyback, Delivery Skippers & Crews, & Towing), Over-Land,+.
09 – BOAT HAULING & LAUNCHING: Drydocks, Ways, Lifts, Cranes & Hoists, Launch Ramps,+.
10 – BOAT MOORAGE & STORAGE: Builders, Anchorages, Marinas, Yards, Racks & Stacks,+.
11 – BOATING ORGANIZATIONS: Yacht Clubs & Sailing Clubs, Paddling Clubs, Boat Owners,+.
12 – BOATING & TRAVEL: Events, Destinations, Boat Rentals & Charters, Cruises, Voyages,+.
13 – BOATING & MARITIME EDUCATION: Recreational Seamanship, Ship's Master & Crew,+.
14 – MARINE LAWS & REGULATIONS: International & National Laws‚ Lawyers‚ Investigators‚+.
15 – DO-IT-YOURSELF: DIY Boat Building & Repair, DIY Boat Sales, DIY Boat Surveys, DIY Classes,+.
16 – MEDIA w/Creator Directory + Academy eLibrary: pDocs, Books, Magazines, Videos, Websites,+.

The above MAIN TOPICS and a more detailed listing of Subtopics
can be found on the Website Contents page and on the Right Sidebar.
An Alphabetical Index of the website can be accessed at Website Index.

What we have accomplished so far.
Anchors Aweigh Academy and its EverythingAboutBoats.org website.

  • Published over 50,000 website pages about boats and boating, bringing us closer to reaching our goal of becoming "The ultimate reference resource about boats and ships for everyone from the beginning recreational boater to the seasoned professional mariner!"
  • Published over 300 website main topic webpages, many with full articles on the topic. See our Website Contents or the Right Sidebar for the listing of the main topic pages.
  • Published over 9,000 marine vendor webpages, all with their contact information, most with a description of their products and services, many with product documentation, specifications and independent reviews. (incl.: Boat designers, boat building tools, material and equipment manufacturers and suppliers, boat builders and dealers, yacht brokers, marine surveyors, boat insurers, boat transporters, skippers and crews, boatyards and marinas, yacht clubs, boat rentals and yacht charters, boating, seamanship and maritime schools, marine law attorneys and expert witnesses, boat refitters and repairers, book authors, magazine publishers, video producers, and website creators)
  • Acquired over 120,000 pages of product documentation including Catalogs, Brochures, SpecSheets, Pictures, Serial Number Guides, Installation Manuals, OpManuals, Parts Catalogs, Parts Bulletins, Shop Manuals, Wiring Diagrams, Service Bulletins, and Recalls. And have made all viewable to Academy Members through our EAB website eLibrary.
  • Acquired over 1,200 books and magazine back issues in our academy library and so far have made over 700 viewable to Academy Members through our EAB website eLibrary.
  • Published over 500 DIY How-To articles about boat design, construction, inspection, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair. We are working hard to do more.

We are currently formatting and polishing the Anchors Aweigh Academy online and hands-on courses. Our Marine Surveying course has proven to be excellent for both the beginner and the seasoned surveyor, and especially helpful to the Do-It-Yourselfer.

Current Academy Members must SIGN IN to gain FULL access to this
website including expanded pages and valuable Academy programs
like our Academy eLibrary and our Ask-An-Expert Program!
If your membership has expired, CLICK HERE to Renew.

IF YOU ARE NOT YET AN ANCHORS AWEIGH ACADEMY MEMBER,
 CLICK HERE to discover how you can become a Member and gain FULL access to
thousands of expanded pages and articles, and dozens of excellent programs
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General Comments About the Website

FROM Donald: "This is an awesome website. I found the information that I needed right away from one of the over 20,000 free articles that you provide as a public service. I'm surprised that so much if this site is free. But I still signed up so I could access the thousands of expanded pages, interesting articles, and dozens of valuable programs! The member's library of books, magazines and videos that I can view online is really terrific! I understand that you and your staff are all unpaid volunteers. Please keep up the good work. And I commend you for your plans to add another 10,000 free informative articles over the next year. I'm thrilled to support you in this endeavor with my small membership donation. Thanks again for all your hard work."

FROM Huey: "I agree with my Uncle, I too have found the articles to be very enlightening. They say that it will take about 100,000 articles to cover the full scope that they have envisioned for the website. They have over 20,000 articles so far and that's doing pretty well, but it could take several years to get the rest. I also noticed that many of the Main Topic Pages and some of the article pages are still in the rough draft stage. I guess that they will fill in as they can get volunteers to work on them. But what I can't figure out is why anyone would spend the time writing informative in depth articles just to give away free to this website for publication? What's in it for them?"

FROM Dewey: "Well Huey, to me It looks like most of the articles on this website are written by very informed people, like boating instructors, boat designers, boat builders, riggers, electricians, fitters, marine repair technicians and marine surveyors. Writing such articles helps establish them as knowledgeable professionals. After all, this website was originally created by a school for marine technicians and marine surveyors. The website is growing in content every day. They even had to move to a bigger, more powerful server because the website's traffic has been growing exponentially."

FROM Louie: "I agree with everyone above. This site is quickly becoming the ultimate reference resource about every aspect of boats and ships for everyone from the beginning recreational boater to the seasoned professional mariner. I use the topic pages on the right sidebar to browse around the website. It's like a Junior Woodchucks' Guidebook for Boaters. Their Members' Library of over 300 popular and obscure books and over 200 magazine back issues that can be viewed online is fabulous. The Academy's magazine is especially informative. On top of that, there is the "Ask-An-Expert program for members where you can get an expert's answer to any of your boat questions. And a whole years membership is only $25. What a deal! I really love being part of this "Everything About Boats" community and help provide thousands of helpful articles free to the public. I think that I'll sit down right now and write an article about my experiences boating with my uncle."

FROM Scrooge: "You rave about this website like it was the best thing since sliced bread. Well, I think it stinks. Sure, it has a lot of good information for boaters, and they're adding more every day, but it will probably never be finished. Furthermore, I don't even own a boat. And I wouldn't have a boat even if someone gave me one. Boats are a waste of money and time and energy and money! They're just a hole in the water you pour money into. If you gave me a boat, I'd sell it quicker then you could say Baggywrinkle. Then I'd lock up the cash with all my other money so I could keep my eye on it and count it every day. Bah humbug."

FROM Daisy: "I'm just so glad that Donald got the boat so we and the boys could enjoy boating — together. And of course all of the girls, April, May, and June, love to be on the water too, especially when that is where the boys are. Oh poor Scrooge, boating is more fun then you could possibly imagine."

FROM Scrooge: "After seeing how much fun you all have on the water together, I regret that I didn't have that much fun when I was young. I've had a change of heart, and I'm giving each of you a Lifetime Academy Membership."

FROM Editor: "For those of you that have stayed with us this far, many thanks, and we hope that you found this little narrative informative. Your faithful support inspires us to keep working on this phenomenal website. We know that we have a lot more to do. Ultimately, we hope that we can help you enjoy the wonder filled world of boating as much as we do. We are all waiting to see what you have to say about this webpage article. Submit any comments via email To: Comments♥EverythingAboutBoats.org (Replace "♥" with "@"). Be sure to include this page's title in the subject line. Also, your corrections, updates, additions and suggestions are welcomed. Please submit them via email To: Editor♥EverythingAboutBoats.org (Replace "♥" with "@"). It has been truly amazing to see what we have been able to accomplished when we've worked together. Thanks to all those that have donated their valuable time and energy, and a special THANK YOU to all that have supported this cause with their membership donations."

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