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DIY Boat Wiring Diagram Help - Without Having to Draw It by Hand
Not everyone can draw a clean boat wiring diagram on demand. Some folks can sketch out a full marine electrical system on the back of a napkin. Others, myself included, may end up with something that looks more like a treasure map drawn during a small-craft advisory.

Dave LeGear
May 75 min read


Marine Wiring Harness Inspection & Maintenance Guide
I have looked over quite a few harnesses and seen both good and (let's just say questionable) Marine Wiring Harness and rigging by some builders.

Dave LeGear
May 48 min read


Plan Skiff Builds and Upgrades Without Losing the Plot
That is exactly why I started using simple project planning sheets like these attached not only for repairs/upgrades... But, also when having a new skiff built.

Dave LeGear
Mar 2811 min read


Flats Nation Edition Push Pole Protector
Flats Nation Edition Push Pole Protector: Keeping all of Your Gear Safer!

Dave LeGear
Jan 163 min read


Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 14
In this Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 14, Steve Pelini, VP of Sales for BMS, is back to educate us on the True Tracker Plate.

Dave LeGear
Jan 101 min read


Hell’s Bay Boatworks is now offering Amera Trail as their OEM Trailer
Hell’s Bay Boatworks emphasizes that Amera Trail trailers are engineered to “mirror the exact lines of our hulls,”

Dave LeGear
Dec 11, 20254 min read


Fly Boatworks F2 Carbon: An Evolutionary Step in the Flats Skiff Design!
Fly Boatworks F2 Carbon: An Evolutionary Step in the Flats Skiff Design!

Dave LeGear
Oct 15, 20253 min read


South Dade Skiffs Islandia 18
Named after the serene southern isles of Biscayne Bay, the Islandia 18 channels timeless skiff design with modern execution.

Dave LeGear
Sep 23, 20256 min read


Installing a Trolling Motor on a Flats Skiff
Installing a Trolling Motor on a Flats Skiff.

Dave LeGear
Sep 4, 20257 min read


Welcome Aboard Ruckus Marine and introducing the Console Caddy!
We are happy to unveil the latest addition to the incredible Ruckus Marine lineup: the brand-new Ruckus Marine Console Caddy!

Dave LeGear
Jul 16, 20254 min read


Hell’s Bay Orvis Edition Skiffs!
This collaboration between Hell’s Bay Boatworks and Orvis marries top-tier craftsmanship with a deep commitment to conservation, resulting in a skiff that’s as purposeful as it is polished.

Dave LeGear
May 27, 20253 min read


Boat buyers checklist
we updated a buyers checklist that we posted on another site long ago and made it more current.

Dave LeGear
Jan 29, 20252 min read


GARMIN vs SIMRAD - What you need to know.
Wherever you plan on boating, an excellent marine GPS is crucial to getting around unfamiliar waters without running aground!

Dave LeGear
Jan 6, 202517 min read


Shurhold One Bucket System
Shurhold One Bucket System

Dave LeGear
Aug 24, 20242 min read


Flats Nation Podcast with Shore-Up Mounts!
In this episode, Robbie Hunziker of Shore-Up Trolling Motor Mounts is featured.

Dave LeGear
Jun 15, 20232 min read


Flats Nation Podcast with Captain Blair Wiggins!
I had a great time with Brother Blair (as always) on this special Podcast, and we will have him on again!

Dave LeGear
Feb 19, 20232 min read


Flats Nation Podcast with Captain Honson Lau
We want to welcome to this Flats Nation Podcast Fly Fishing Guide, Captain Honson Lau.

Dave LeGear
May 27, 20222 min read


Flats Nation Podcast with Steve Pelini of BMS
On this Flats Nation Podcast with Steve Pelini of BMS we cover many of their forward thinking marine products!

Dave LeGear
May 26, 20223 min read


Flats Nation Podcast on the FMT chart
Rare is it that in the quickly advancing technology space, one finds a near-perfect device!

Dave LeGear
May 25, 20226 min read


Flats Nation Podcast with Captain Mike Anderson
My honor to introduce you to a dear friend who is just an excellent radio host and a great guide, Captain Mike Anderson.

Dave LeGear
May 11, 20223 min read
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