Posted by Dave on Mar 25th 2024
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More than 90% of our PowerWheels are ordered with a PowerKnob attached. Partly because of this and partly because we're used to how helpful PowerKnobs are when steering a power boat we take them for g
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Posted by Dave on Oct 23rd 2023
Trouble shooting chain and cable sailboat steering
As harbors begin to thin out with the cooler seasons coming
in, it’s a great time to evaluate whether your boat’s steering system lived up
to its potential or if there are some things that could be
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Posted by Dave on Sep 21st 2023
A trip down boat show memory lane
As we busily prep exhibits for our big fall boat shows (Annapolis Sail and METSTrade, I thought it would be a fun to fire up the wayback machine and have a look at the Edson booth from the 1991 Annapo
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Posted by Dave on Aug 29th 2023
Storm prep for boats and boaters
Hurricane season officially runs from June 1 through November
30, but since half of the worst tropical storms in the last 100 years occurred in
September, we’re on the doorstep of the historical hei
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Posted by Dave on Aug 16th 2023
Must-have cruising accessories (that we don't make)
Edson exists to make boating more fun, safer, more convenient, more accessible, and ultimately more rewarding. We're constantly trying out new product ideas in the search for better mousetraps (and we
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Posted by Dave on Jul 19th 2023
Cockpit table classics - the Kellogg's variety pack
Being dragged off on the boat for long cruises to boring harbors with the parents was my introduction to Type 2 fun. Type 1 fun is, of course, fun that you know you're having while you're having it. T
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Posted by Dave on Jun 29th 2023
Starlink - What's the future's future?
Starlink – What’s the future’s future?Though the better half accuses me of chronic hyperbole, it’s
no stretch to say that Starlink has revolutionized online access for boaters. Previous
options for
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Posted by Dave on Jun 8th 2023
Boat prep safety is no accident
Thankfully, boaters have become more aware of on the water
risks and the ways to mitigate and manage them – life jackets, dead man cords,
tethers, alcohol awareness, even sun protection. Unfortunate
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Posted by Dave on May 18th 2023
Cockpit table classics - rice and artichoke salad
One of my favorite memories as a kid was the family piling onto the boat (first a Tartan 27, later a C&C 34) and heading to Lloyd Harbor for the night with a bunch of other families. When we got there
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Posted by Dave on Apr 25th 2023
Chain size and length, explained
There are two key chain measurements that you must know in order to replace
your chain: length and size. Both are straightforward. "Size" refers
to the pitch (length) and width of each link. There a
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Posted by Dave on Apr 10th 2023
What's the future of teak?
Teak has always been a primary material for boats of all sizes, for many reasons. It's beautiful, it's incredibly weather resistant and heard wearing, it's tolerant of maintenance lapses, and did I me
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Posted by Dave on Apr 3rd 2023
Centering your steering
We've been banging on about the wisdom of finally replacing your boat's old and worn chain and wire, and offering a spoonful of sugar to help the process along. The response has been very encouraging,
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