Hydraulic vs. Electric: Which Power Source is Better for my Boat?
Imtra hydraulics expert Prentice Weathers reviews the pros and cons of hydraulic and electric options aboard boats.
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Our editors and the experts at Imtra have compiled some helpful content for owners, captains and crews that will make keeping your sport-fisher in Bristol condition easier.
Keeping a busy sport-fisher in pristine Bristol condition can best be described as a series of seemingly never-ending chores, whether at home in the slip, hauled out in the boatyard or after each day of fishing. In order to make those tasks a bit easier, the editors of Marlin, along with the experts at Imtra, have compiled some helpful content for owners, captains and crews that will make those tasks easier. We’ve also included some additional information on those must-fish destinations around the world as well as interviews with industry professionals, the latest in electronics, how to prepare for the next marlin or sailfish bite, and more.
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Imtra hydraulics expert Prentice Weathers reviews the pros and cons of hydraulic and electric options aboard boats.
These accessories are great additions to your boat to make your time on the water safer, easier and less stressful.
Imtra’s lighting expert Colby Chevalier explains the key differences between LED and Halogen lighting for boats.
Control the flow of electricity in your vessel.
How to install a Zipwake Dynamic Trim Control System.
Proportional control bow and stern thrusters have changed the docking experience since they were first introduced in 2011. Imtra thruster expert Peter Nolet answers common questions about upgrading.
What factors must be considered when putting aboard a new anchoring system? Imtra expert Jim Thomas provides the guidelines.
Following these tips annually will help ensure your thruster runs at peak performance all season long.
Imtra’s product manager for wipers, Jamie Simmons, demonstrates how to install a W12 wiper system from Roca.
The proper techniques will help ensure a shot at the endgame
Master these steps to make this safe and easy
How the Palmetto State’s big-game fishery evolved from humble beginnings
Wrapping up a Royal Billfish Slam in a Caribbean paradise
We get to know one of the most influential luremakers in the sport
One of the many faces of the Marlin brand
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