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“Knowing how to throttle and trim a planing boat correctly is a key skill, especially for owners of smaller, faster craft like RIBs and sportsboats. Our resident boating instructor Jon Mendez explains how it’s done… The first thing to sort is your driving position. At speed, the relationship between the wheel and throttles becomes crucial Continue Reading...

“Assess your environment. Jake Woltman, who works with online retailer Snow Blowers Direct, asks every customer: How much snow do you average per year, and what’s the consistency? Is it powder-like or wet and heavy? How wide, long and steep is your driveway? What other areas do you want to clear, such as a path Continue Reading...

“Bennington Marine this month donated a T50 outboard and an F200 outboard to Impact Institute, a Yamaha Marine Technical School Partner (TSP) in Kendallville, Indiana. Yamaha matched the donation with a 4.2-liter F300 V6 outboard. Students will use the motors and a certified Yamaha curriculum to gain a comprehensive understanding of the brand’s outboard power Continue Reading...

“Skipping the annual fall raking chore will appeal to most home gardeners and the kids they recruit to help. Apart from the fun leaf pile the kids and dogs can jump into, raking isn’t on the top of most people’s “fun outdoor activities” list. While cleaning up can have its place in lawn care, by Continue Reading...

“One could easily argue that the worst kind of winter is a cold and dry winter. The snow makes things interesting, albeit it a pain in the butt for travel, but winter can get very long when it’s cold and dry. Alas, a cold and dry winter is precisely what The Old Farmer’s Almanac is Continue Reading...