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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


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


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


SIMRAD NSS Evo3 - Carry and Storage Case Idea
For those that do not have your SIMRAD or other brand of Marine Electronics permanently mounted

Dave LeGear
Oct 29, 20242 min read


TidesPro - The Skiff Pilot's Preflight Planning Tool!
When not on the Skiff with my SIMRAD with its installed FMT Chip in front of me, my favorite Tides and Preflight planning tool is TidesPro

Dave LeGear
Sep 6, 20226 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 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


Florida Marine Tracks Chartplotter Chip by ISLA Mapping
I have written about and used these chips for several years (since 2018). They are installed not only in my Skiff but in many of my friend's Skiffs and Boats (I know I programmed those installs), and I am convinced you will not find a better chart for your GPS!

Dave LeGear
May 12, 20223 min read
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