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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


Welcome to the new Flats Nation website update!
We’ve made a fresh round of updates to Flats Nation to keep the website cleaner, faster, and easier to enjoy—especially for readers visiting on mobile devices.

Dave LeGear
Mar 83 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


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


Nikon Lens Pen Lens Cleaner Kit
Nikon Lens Pen Lens Cleaner Kit are just nifty little tools for cleaning your Camera Lens

Dave LeGear
May 21, 20222 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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